Roaring Waters by C J Baty

Author:C J Baty [Baty, C J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Damien had no idea how he got to Atlanta. The last thing he clearly remembered was sitting at the bar in The Warfield, arguing with that arrogant barman, Bill. The man had tried to cut off his drinks just when he was forgetting what had happened with Robert.

Krystal, Robert's pal, stopped him from plowing his fist into the guy. The sight of her reminded Damien of Robert, and what had happened between them. She asked Damien to leave, and he couldn't get out of there quick enough.

Damien woke on the couch in his office at the newspaper. Tony was fretting over him and repeatedly offering him coffee. The apartment was still a wreck and the cleaning crew wasn't due until tomorrow. He had to find a place to stay in the meantime.

"Stay with me," Tony said as he poured Damien another cup of coffee.

Damien hadn't realized he'd spoken his concerns aloud. Damien could not stay with Tony. It wasn't an option and he would not broach the conversation either.

"This isn't your problem," Damien said, then saw the downtrodden look on Tony's face. "I'm not an easy person to live with. As soon as my head stops thumping, I'll come up with a place."

"Let me get you some Tylenol. That will help with the headache." Tony scrambled to get a bottle out of Robert's desk drawer and open it. He handed Damien two tablets and a glass of water with a smile. Robert knew Tony was only trying to help.

"Thanks," Damien answered, and accepted the tablets. "I'm going to get out of here for a while and get into fresh clothes. How about we meet up for dinner later?"

Tony's face lit up like a kid on Christmas morning. It was wrong to give him any kind of hope that there could ever be anything between them. Damien struggled to think of something that could make it seem more like business, instead of a date.

"Did you get the information on the Houston project?" Damien asked, glad his brain was working well enough to remember that assignment.

"Yes." Tony's face fell for a moment, but he recovered. "Do you want to discuss the research papers at dinner?"

"I don't mind having a working meal. That okay with you?"

"Sure. Where do you want to meet?" Tony asked as he shuffled papers on the corner of Damien's desk.

Disappointment filled Tony's face. Damien didn't want to hurt him, but he knew it was the best thing to do.

"I'll call you after I make a stop to see a friend and let you know."

Damien was almost out the door when Tony called after him.

"Oh, I forgot. That man was back again, looking for you. He's very attractive, with blond hair and the palest gray eyes I've ever seen."

Damien felt a chill run down his spine. Carter.

He didn't make it to dinner with Tony.

Damien didn't want to go back to his apartment. It was still a mess and he needed a new bed too. Going to the club seemed like the right thing to do.

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