Somebody: A Country Romance by McClendon Shayne

Author:McClendon, Shayne [McClendon, Shayne]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Always the Good Girl LLC
Published: 2013-12-07T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Beginning October 2013

Aubrey was helping one of her father’s friends load in the hay Trix would need for the winter months when she heard a car in the drive.

Peeking through the double doors of the barn, she saw Gage’s SUV stop near the house. He and Tiffany got out. The blonde waved enthusiastically and headed in her direction. She wore a pink jogging suit and sneakers.

When she moved to give her a hug, Aubrey said, “I’m literally covered in hay and dust. You’ll get your pretty clothes dirty.”

Rolling her eyes, she delivered the hug anyway. “I don’t care about a little ol’ hay. I grew up in Georgia. As a matter of fact, you need any help?”

“Certainly not! You’ll be all wrecked and it’ll be my fault.” At that moment, Kyle Washington walked out of the barn.

“You’re all set, Aubrey.”

“Thanks so much for your help, sir. I’d have gone out to Josh’s place to get the hay.”

“I’m happy to bring it. I wanted to bring Kia’s pie for you. She was real upset to hear about your daddy. I told her how nice you planned things for Brian and she told me she knew you’d have done it up right. She was away helping one of her sisters after surgery. Said she’ll be out soon enough with the girls.”

“That would be lovely. I haven’t seen Kate and Krista in years.” She gave him a smile. “Real nice about Josh and Kate.”

“You’ll be getting an invitation to that chaos soon enough.” He gave her a wink and turned to Gage. “Boy, you grew up big.”

“Thank you, sir. This is my wife, Tiffany.”

“You sure are pretty and not even a single horn. I have to admit my disappointment. Overheard that old bat at Krista’s salon last week going on about you. I swear her jealousy is like a glow around her.”

Tiffany laughed and he shrugged. “My girl told her to keep her trash talk to herself. I’m just relieved things didn’t escalate.” He gave a mock shiver and glanced at Aubrey. “You know that girl ain’t always got a lot of decorum.”

“I know that’s right. Would you like to join us for coffee?”

“Nah, honey. I have to get back out to the house. We have grandbaby duty tonight. I’m gonna spoil ‘em rotten and send ‘em home wound for sound.” With a tip of his hat, he headed for his truck.

“If y’all will give me just a minute to clean up, I’ll put some coffee on.” They followed her to the house and waited while she took off her filthy boots. “Make yourselves at home and I’ll be out in five.”

“Girl take your time. Do you ever rest?”

Pausing to think about it, Aubrey laughed. “Not really, I guess. When I’m still, it makes me miss my dad. I try to stay busy. It helps. Be right back.”

In her bedroom, Aubrey stripped and took a fast shower. Piling her hair on her head, she slipped worn jeans and an old t-shirt over her underthings.

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