Secrets (Sea Crest Book 3) by Carrie Banks

Author:Carrie Banks [Banks, Carrie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-07-23T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOUR

RYAN

“What…in the actual fuck?”

I pull past the valet and slam my Rover into park. Barron didn’t mention he was having a party when he frantically phoned me earlier telling me to get my ass down to Hill’s Head and that it was urgent; something to do with Cody.

A large, white tent is pitched on the lawn. It’s a fucking cougar croquet party. Older women dressed like they’re still twenty, strut around holding glasses of rosé while wearing huge sunhats.

I smile, on autopilot used to scenes like this while hiding my disdain behind my reflective aviators.

More than one, try to catch my attention as I walk through the crowd looking for Barron.

“Don’t be mad. She loves you.”

I turn finding Gabby standing behind me.

“Why would I be mad at my girl?”

“Ummm, I don’t know. Because you’re kind of unpredictable?”

I snort. “Not anymore.”

She raises her eyebrows. “She did this for you.”

“Did what?”

“You’ll see.” She passes me a cold drink and indicates for me to follow her to a reserved table closest to the small stage.

Charles walks up the steps and takes the microphone. “Thank you everyone for coming on such short notice. When two remarkable young women managed to get ahold of my Outlook calendar and mark themselves in, I was a bit annoyed. But then these two bright, young ladies floored me with what they had planned. I’d like to welcome Tessa Andrews and Gabby Cruz up to the stage.” I’m still a bit confused and also a bit amused as the crowd claps for my girl and Gabby.

“Th-thank you.” Tessa is nervous but as our eyes meet and I wink, she squares her shoulders and steadies her voice.

That’s right baby. You got this. Whatever “this” is.

“I’m Tessa. Tessa Andrews. We are all here today to recognize someone very special who is no longer with us, but her light will always shine and her love of ponies will always live on and spread so much joy…”

A lump forms in the back of my throat.

The sheen in my eyes are shielded behind my aviator’s. “I love you,” she mouths before continuing. “Today is the official unveiling of Abby’s Angel’s.” A curtain is lowered. Then I notice the clicker in Tessa’s hand. A projector is showing me Abby and Cody. In pink script above them is “Abby’s Angels.” Below is a tagline: bringing girls and ponies together.

“I have started a charitable foundation in her memory dedicated to transforming the lives of children with special needs or disabilities whether economic, or otherwise. We will bring them together with these gorgeous ponies to help heal their hearts or make them explode with happiness. Our first pony, Cody is already available for therapy sessions. Mr. Foster, our first patron, has generously given us the funds to hire a trainer familiar with starting up such programs. Hopefully, with your generous support, we can buy more ponies and start a summer camp next year.”

She pauses as clapping breaks out. My hands shake. Somehow, I swallow the lump clogging my throat and stride up the steps.

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