Rowdy by Patricia Green

Author:Patricia Green [Green, Patricia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blushing Books

Chapter 8

The ride to Pocatello the next day was uneventful. Amy withstood it well, moving from truck to limo toward the end of the ride when it was nap time. Gretchen found out more about Rowdy and his family as they drove, but much of their conversation was focused on Amy's needs while in the truck. They played many games of Spot the black car and twenty questions and sang all the road songs they could think of. Amy could count to thirty, so Beer on the Wall was a shortened version about Pop on the wall. Amy also read them her favorite books from the backseat. And they ate a lot of road food.

Once the little girl was in the limo, they rode in silence for a while. Gretchen soaked up the quiet and enjoyed the warmth of Rowdy's hand on her thigh. Soon enough, Pocatello came into view and they made their way into the snowy mountain town. Although her home city of Reno got snow most winters, there was virtually no accumulation, whereas in Pocatello, there were berms and gutters with snow and ice. Not a lot, but enough to make it a bit of a winter wonderland. Christmas was on the horizon, and festive lights were strung everywhere, as well as the town's winter-themed decorations. Shop windows showed heavy coats, snow boots, and other cold weather gear along with wrapped Christmas boxes, ribbons, and colorful glass balls.

"I might have to get a parka for myself and one for Amy," Gretchen told Rowdy. "We didn't bring snow gear."

"It's not that cold," Rowdy teased.

"Maybe not for you, but this is cold for me!"

"Sissy."

"Hmph."

They came to a stop at the Pocatello Inn and Suites just north of downtown. Limos didn't come there often, judging by the fuss and bother the hoteliers made over them. Her security team checked out the place as Gretchen waited in the truck with Rowdy. Once given the all-clear, they went to the suites arranged by Melody the day before. The hotel was clean and the rooms were well cared for, but compared to their suite in Las Vegas, it was significantly downscale. Gretchen felt conspicuous in Pocatello, however, and hesitant to interact with the staff.

Rowdy got them settled and then excused himself to head up to Rexburg and see his parents. He'd be gone until he came back to pick them up the next day.

"I'll miss you," Gretchen told him as they parted.

"I'll miss you, too." He seemed reluctant to leave and yet eager to see his family.

"Well, tomorrow… We'll be together tomorrow."

He gathered her up in his arms and pressed a lingering kiss on her lips, right there in the hallway outside her suite. "Bye for now, princess."

She wished him goodbye and went back into the little suite.

Amy wanted to play with her Barbie dolls and Gretchen, so they played for a while, until a phone call came in for Gretchen. Bob answered it, as per usual. He looked a little puzzled but handed the phone over after a brief consultation with her.

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