Hot Number (Hot Zone Book 2) by Carly Phillips

Author:Carly Phillips [Phillips, Carly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary, Fiction, Romance
Publisher: CP Publishing
Published: 2017-03-06T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

Micki’s head pounded as she somehow made it through the day. Although she, Sophie and Uncle Yank had all agreed they needed to stand by Damian, only she had a personal stake in the news he’d delivered. Only she was hurt by the fact that he’d possibly fathered a child. And only she disagreed with his decision not to marry Carole.

Nothing ate away at her more than a child deprived of a parent, perhaps because she’d lived the nightmare herself. She couldn’t understand how Damian could willingly opt out of his child’s life. She figured it was because the baby wasn’t a reality to him yet. Once it was, if it was, then she hoped he’d do the right thing and be a full-time parent by marrying Carole. No matter how much Micki was hurt by the thought.

In the meantime, she’d guide him through the PR aspects of his situation and make sure he played well to his public. All of his publics, which in a star athlete’s case included his coaches, the people who paid his salary, and his fans, including the parents of the kids who idolized him.

At least he was a quick study. She’d briefed him on the elevator ride down and he’d aced the brief statement to the reporters and the few questions she’d allowed him to take. He’d come across as a concerned man, a fallible human, and a star who was acknowledging his place in the public eye and using his mistake to educate America’s youth.

He’d returned to the office and used the conference room to schedule the meetings Sophie had suggested. First up was the doctor who’d explain the ins and outs of safe paternity testing. He had an appointment for a consultation tomorrow. Once he had an understanding of the facts, he’d have to confront Carole and request a test. Those were the more personal aspects of this situation and he didn’t need Micki around for that, she thought gratefully.

A knock sounded on her door and she glanced up. “Come in.”

Sophie stuck her head inside. “Want to grab a bite to eat?”

Micki shook her head.

“Okay, then good thing I figured you’d want to be holed up in your office. We’ll just eat here.” Sophie pulled a paper bag from behind her back and proceeded to unload the goodies she’d bought from the café downstairs. “I’ve got two iced coffees and two Squagels with cream cheese. Comfort food, including a brownie for dessert.”

“I appreciate it, Soph, but I’m not hungry.”

Her sister shrugged. “So you can keep me company while I eat.”

A couple of minutes later, Sophie had spread everything out across Micki’s desk, leaving her no choice but to stare or pick at the food she’d brought. Micki decided to pick.

“I’m sorry you have to go through this.” Sophie met her gaze. “Damian’s a jerk.”

“He’s not.” Micki shook her head, surprised to find herself defending him. “I mean, in reality, he’s no different than thousands of other people who end up with unplanned pregnancies.

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