No More Wasted Time by Beverly Preston

Author:Beverly Preston [Preston, Beverly]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Contemporary, General, Romance, Fiction, C429, Extratorrents, Kat
ISBN: 9781469905839
Google: UNCBtgAACAAJ
Amazon: B006XB6RRU
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2012-01-13T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

Tom grinned from ear to ear. “I need to take care of some things this morning. I know you like to run when you get anxious. There’s a treadmill and a few other things downstairs if you feel like it.”

“I think I’m going to swim for a while instead.”

“Keep your top on today, because there’s probably someone watching.” He planted a kiss on her lips then headed for the door.

“I don’t mind the pictures when you can see the guy taking them, but hiding in the bushes is creepy. More like stalking. It shouldn’t even be legal.” She cringed in disgust.

Tess enjoyed breakfast on the balcony. She reflected on the past few weeks, and accepted the fact that it was okay to look forward to the future. Richard was gone and she missed him terribly, but she wasn’t going to feel guilty being with Tom. She’d been inconsolable for over a year, but not anymore.

Tess dove into the pool’s warm water. She strived to embrace her inner ten. No eye rolling, no silly smiles, try not to turn red, no thong shots when exiting the limo, but above all don’t get jealous.

Tom returned, joining her in the pool. “Do you get nervous at all for these things?” she asked curiously.

“I used to get really nervous, almost ill, but now it’s more exciting than nerve racking. You always hope a movie will be successful, but until you actually see it, you never know. It certainly makes it easier when your friends are there, or at least it does for me. Are you excited?”

“Very.”

“Good. There’s a huge after party later. You are going to have a fantastic time.”

“Lisa mentioned it when we went shopping. I’m excited.” Ten. Ten. Ten.

“By the way, I left our flight information on the counter.”

“Okay.” She needed to get ready, but wanted to call John first.

“Hi, Mom.”

“Hey John-”

“I was just getting ready to leave for the airport. You didn’t need to remind me to pick up the girls. Are you nervous for the red carpet tonight? I still can’t believe you’re dating Tom Clemmins.” He mumbled the last sentence.

“I am nervous, but excited too. He’s very nice, John. You’ll like him,” she rambled.

“You say it as if I’m going to get to meet him.”

Tess immediately recognized the hesitation in John’s voice. “Well, I wasn’t calling to remind you to pick up your sisters. I knew you’d remember. I’m calling to tell you that Tom’s bringing me home on Sunday and I’m hoping you’ll pick us up at the airport.”

There was silence on the other line, then a soft exhale. “He’s coming here? With you?”

“Yes. He has to leave the next day to start a new film, but I asked him to bring me home.”

“Umm…”

“He can have a car pick us up, but I’d prefer it if you would,” Tess said softly, feeling slightly crushed by his hesitation. “I’ll understand if you don’t want to.”

“I’m just a little surprised, Mom, that’s all. I’ll pick you up. I take it that he’ll be staying here with you at the house?”

“Yes.

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