Jaden by Dale Mayer

Author:Dale Mayer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Military, Romance
ISBN: 9781773363592
Publisher: Valley Publishing Ltd.
Published: 2020-03-04T16:00:00+00:00

When he woke up later that afternoon, Jaden realized he’d already missed one appointment. He groaned and managed to get into the wheelchair, then headed for his second afternoon appointment. As he rolled down the hallway, Shane stood there, waiting for him. “You’re not my next appointment,” he said. “What’s up?”

“Did anything happen with you and Brianna at noon today?”

He shook his head. “Not really. I got extremely tired. Dennis brought food, and I got even more tired after I ate, so she helped me back to my room. Why?”

Shane frowned. “She just seemed really upset afterward,” he said. “She has taken the afternoon off.”

“Interesting,” he said. “Well, I hope she’s okay. I’m late for an appointment, but I’ll check in with her afterward.”

“The thing is,” Shane said, “it’d be best if you don’t. I’m not sure what’s going on, but it’s something she needs to work out for herself.”

Jaden nodded and said, “Maybe she just needs a friend.”

“I think she’s been very short on those for a long time,” Shane said, staring off in the distance.

“Well, after what happened to her, it’s no wonder,” Jaden said.

“Is it something you can tell me?”

“I think several people know. It’s not like it’s a big secret, but I’m sure she doesn’t want everyone to know either,” he said, hesitating.

“Well, I’d like to know so that maybe I can help her.”

How could Jaden say no to that? He studied Shane’s earnest face and nodded. “I understand. I’m only passing this along in case you can help her with it. But I feel bad sharing this with you. It really should come from her.” Again Jaden stared at Shane.

“If you feel that strongly about it, then don’t share her secret with me. But, … if you think I could help in any way, then I do kinda need to know what could be upsetting her.”

“Okay.” Jaden nodded, convincing himself it was okay to share this with Shane, knowing he wouldn’t be broadcasting this sensitive information to anybody. Jaden trusted Shane. “Okay. Her fiancé told her before she walked down the aisle that he had been having an affair with her maid of honor.”

Shane winced. “Ouch.”

“It was more than six months ago, but coming here was one of the changes she made for herself.”

“With good reason,” he said. “Well, I offered to be there for her if she needed something.” Shane frowned. “I’ll see if she comes back later today, and maybe I can get her to talk to me this time.”

“Well, maybe let her tell you what went on in her past, before you tell her that you know. She might feel more like opening up to you that way.”

“Sure, I can do that,” Shane said, patting Jaden on his good arm. “You’re a good friend to her.”

“Okay, good enough,” Jaden said. He wheeled toward his psychologist appointment, but inside he’d taken a boot to the gut. Shane had offered to be there for Brianna? Was something going on between the two of them? Jaden didn’t even want to think about that.

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