Softly and Tenderly by Sara Evans

Author:Sara Evans [Evans, Sara]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: ebook, book
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc.
Published: 2010-11-15T11:00:00+00:00

Her phone rang. June shook the water and suds from her hands, snatched a paper towel from the new roll on the rack, and hurried to the living room for her handbag.

Ringing, ringing, from her Birkin she’d left in the living room. “Hold your horses.” A spot on the hardwood snagged her stockings.

On the last ring she answered. The area code was Tennessee, but the number was unfamiliar. “June Benson.”

“Is this Mrs. Rebel Benson?”

“And who is this?” She didn’t have the time or desire to mess around.

“This is Carissa McCown from the Knoxville News Sentinel.” Her introduction painted a firm go-getter with a hint of charm.

“I’m a bit busy right now . . .” June walked back to the kitchen, shoulders stiff and postured for a debate.

“I understand completely. I’d just like to ask a few questions. I’ll take as little of your time as possible.”

“Questions about what?”

“Your husband has been nominated to the state supreme court.”

“Rebel will do the court justice.” She held down the quiver in her chest. Reb finally made the court? Oh my . . .

Carissa laughed a sporty laugh. “Do the court justice . . . Can I quote you?”

“I wasn’t trying to be funny, Miss—”

“McCown. Carissa McCown. You have a great sense of humor, Mrs. Benson.”

“I’m married to a lawyer.” June walked to the sink, sank her hands into the dishwater, and pulled out the plug.

“Do you see your separation as a hindrance to his career? Mr. Benson is considered the more conservative, family values candidate.”

“I’m away with my daughter-in-law. I would hardly call it a separation.”

“Did you see the press release?”

The drain drank down the soapy water. Press release? “Like I said, I’m away with my daughter-in-law.”

“Here, let me read it to you. ‘Mr. Benson announced today that he and his wife of forty-one years have temporarily separated, but he expected this development to have no impact on his candidacy for the supreme court.’”

June fell against the counter. Water slowly trickled from the tips of her fingers.

“Mrs. Benson?”

She cleared her throat. “Yes, um, so, what can I do for you, Carissa?”

“I’d like a quote from you for my article.”

“Why don’t you just use the quote I already gave you?” June hung her head. Oh, Rebel. Does it all mean so much to you? Your name, your fame?

“About being married to a lawyer requires a sense of humor? I’d like a bit more. Why the separation, Mrs. Benson?”

“Are you married, Miss McCown?”

“Engaged.”

“Do you ever fight with your fiancé?”

She hesitated. “Doesn’t everyone?”

“What do you fight about?”

“I don’t know . . . stuff. What’s your point, Mrs. Benson?”

“Well, I’d like the details to post on my blog.” June had dealt with reporters before. Mostly on charity issues, occasionally on a high-profile case the firm might be handling. “Did you fight over a burnt dinner? Spending too much money? Flirting at a party with another man?”

“Mrs. Benson, my fiancé is not about to take a seat on the state supreme court.”

“Perhaps not, but every day his life touches another.

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