Jeremy (In Safe Hands Book 5) by S.M. Shade

Author:S.M. Shade [Shade, S.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2018-05-21T16:00:00+00:00

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The sound of the door opening wakes me, and I look around, confused for a moment. Exhaustion took over after Jeremy left, and I fell asleep on the couch. I must’ve slept the whole night through.

Jeremy stands in front of me, frowning. “Your door was unlocked.”

“I see that.” My back gives a satisfying crack when I stretch and get to my feet.

“What are you doing?”

“Going to pee. I’ll be right back.”

I feel a dull pain in my stomach when I stand up, but it fades by the time I get to the bathroom. After relieving my screaming bladder, I brush my teeth, put some deodorant on, tie up my hair, and change into clean clothes. I feel a little more like a person when I return to the living room.

Jeremy sits in the recliner, and I spot a box of donuts on the coffee table. “The doctors want you to gain weight, right?” he says, nodding toward the box.

“Yeah, I swear I eat like a pig, but it just doesn’t stick.” I grab an iced donut and take a big bite. Mmm, he’s my favorite person at the moment.

He goes into the kitchen and returns with two glasses of orange juice. “You do remember our conversation from yesterday?” I ask as he hands me one.

A smirk lifts his lips, and he sits back down. “Yeah, I remember. I haven’t gotten drunk since that night.”

“Thanks for this, but…I’m kind of confused about what’s going on here.”

He leans back in the chair, propping his foot on his knee. “You’re alone and I don’t like it.”

I wait for him to elaborate, but he doesn’t. Okay then.

“And I figured you’d like some donuts.”

Munching on my unexpected breakfast, I chuckle. “But you don’t like me.”

“You’re not too bad.” There’s a twinkle in his eye I haven’t noticed before. He’s teasing me.

“I’m going to take that as a compliment. And you’re surprisingly thoughtful for an asshole.”

A smile breaks across his face. “Thoughtful asshole. Sounds about right.”

A knock at the door has him on his feet. “Are you expecting someone?”

I completely forgot they were coming from the gallery for my paintings. “Yeah.”

He answers the door and his jaw hardens at the sight of the two young men. “She’s not well. It’s not a good time.”

What the?

“Come in,” I call, and they walk into the living room.

“I’m sorry. I forgot you were coming today. The paintings are in the first room on the right, all wrapped up and ready to go.”

“Yes ma’am,” one of them replies. They skip the small talk and hastily load up my work.

“Tell Penelope I’ll be in touch. I’m not sure whether I’ll be able to attend the show. I’ll have to ask my doctor.”

“I’ll let her know.”

Jeremy sits down across from me. “You’re having a show?”

“Yeah, next month. I was supposed to make an appearance. Do a meet and greet, stuff like that, but it looks like I’ll have to cancel.” I’m glad I was able to finish the paintings that are being featured at least.

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