Silenced Memories (Hidden Truths) by Brittney Sahin

Author:Brittney Sahin [Sahin, Brittney]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: EmKo Media, LLC
Published: 2015-09-14T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

“Michael’s calling,” Kate said as she looked down at her cell phone. Connor and Kate had been roaming the streets of the city for about thirty minutes after Kate had witnessed Michael’s kiss. “I don’t feel like talking to him right now.” She shoved her phone back into her purse.

Connor’s cell began buzzing as soon as Kate’s had stopped. “I have to answer it. He’s the boss.” He shrugged. “What’s up?”

Kate bit her thumb and took a seat on a nearby bench. She tried to ignore the pain that pooled in her stomach, ready to crash down like a tidal wave, to knock her off her feet. She looked up at Connor, who had stepped away to talk to Michael in private.

Connor was grimacing when he approached her. “He wants to see you,” he said, shoving the phone into the back pocket of his board shorts.

Kate jumped to her feet. “No. I don’t feel like seeing him right now. Come on, let’s get a drink.”

“It’s eleven in the morning.” He reached for her arm. “Kate, Michael isn’t the guy you say ‘no’ to.” He tilted his head in a beckoning motion. “Please. You don’t want me to get in trouble, do you?”

He was trying to manipulate her. There was no way this ex-military badass was afraid of Michael. “Connor, I—I just can’t face him. Okay?”

“He won’t be happy about this.” He reached for his phone and sent Michael a text. He grabbed her hand and pulled her toward him. “You win. It’ll be my head, but I aim to please you, madam.” His eyes lit up like those of a mischievous young boy. “I have an idea. Follow me.”

The touch of his rough hand against hers made her feel unfaithful. But she knew that was totally crazy. What was there to be faithful to? Frustrated with herself, she tightened her grip on Connor’s hand and tried to feel as young as Connor seemed. She allowed him to lead the way.

“There’s a great dive bar a few blocks away. We can throw some darts and drink a few beers. They should be opening about now.”

He was definitely right about the dive part. The bar looked like something out of the Blue Lagoon. It was a tropical paradise for men with scruffy beards and women with tattoos. It was not her typical hangout place, which was why it was perfect. The last thing she wanted was to be typical Kate.

“I love it,” she exclaimed as they sat down at the bar. She attempted to ignore the fact that the black leather stool was a tad sticky. She would have to deal with a stain on the backside of her pale pink sundress.

“Two Coronas with lime,” Connor ordered.

“I don’t drink beer . . . but what the hell, first time for everything.”

“This will be your first Corona?”

Kate decided that the shock on his face was rather cute. “Yes.” When he handed her the bottle, they clinked their glasses together, and she took a sip.

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