Hot Pink Heels (The Street Series) by Dawn Adrienne

Author:Dawn, Adrienne [Dawn, Adrienne]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Adrienne Lewis
Published: 2013-06-09T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

Amanda had been silent for most of the ride to Chuck and Laura’s house, but she couldn’t keep quiet any longer. “How did you know Billy would be coming there to find me?” She was curious, but Jackson’s answer made her furious.

“We didn’t,” Jackson said. “We were worried about you, so we’d been waiting there for you for about four hours. Me, Dad and Harry all thought it would be best to get you out of the situation.” He glanced quickly over at her and realized she was not thrilled to hear his explanation.

“What made you think you could just make that decision for me,” asked Amanda. “I already told you I didn’t want to live with your parents—no offense, Chuck.”

“It’s okay, Amanda, none taken,” Chuck laughed. “Now, don’t be too mad at Jack, because both Harry and I were pushing him to do something to make sure you were safe.”

Turning in her seat, she looked at Chuck. “But it’s not up to any of you what I should or shouldn’t do with my life,” she said, frustration creeping in. “Besides, if I was going to make that decision, I would want to get my things first and I have another job, I mean, what about the diner? I’m supposed to come in for the 7-12 shift in the morning.”

“Amanda, I’m sorry, I know we just pushed our way in, but I feel like God has been trying to tell me something about you and I don’t know what it is,” Jackson said, without taking his eyes off the road.

Snorting, Amanda shook her head. “Seriously, that is the dumbest thing I’ve heard you say,” she said derisively. “You don’t give a crap about me, but you’ll make yourself feel better if you do something, really anything at all. So, what’s the plan? Just take me to your parents’ house and shove me off on them?”

Chuck leaned forward. “In Jack’s defense, I have been wanting to get some help for Laura for some time, but I’ve been dragging my feet,” he said. “I didn’t want some stranger just coming in to clean and then leaving. Laura is an excellent cook, but I want her to have more time to relax with me, and the past couple of years have been lonely around our house.”

As they pulled into the driveway, Amanda saw Laura standing in the doorway, a rag in her hands and a smile on her face. Amanda softened when she saw Laura, and Jackson saw the look on her face. He took advantage of it, taking her hand and catching her off guard.

“Amanda, will you please just give this a try?” he asked. “I promise, I’ll go back to your apartment myself and get your stuff if you want me to, but will you just try it out, if for no other reason than because my parents need someone?”

Sighing, Amanda looked back at Laura and opened her car door, ready to be swamped with attention once again.

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