Sunsets At Pelican Beach (Pelican Beach Book 2) by Michele Gilcrest

Author:Michele Gilcrest [Gilcrest, Michele]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-08-24T18:30:00+00:00

Rebecca

The case I was working on with Ethan was short-lived. The charges were dropped due to tampering with evidence. This created a no-win situation, and my client was set free. Thankfully this also meant that I didn't have to work with Ethan anymore.

When the court was adjourned, he followed me to the elevator.

"Rebecca. Rebecca, slow down."

I kept walking, hoping the elevator doors would open in time.

"Hey, slow down."

I pressed the lobby button and turned toward him.

"Let me guess. You're disappointed the case was dismissed because you didn't get to do a victory lap."

"We all know the odds were in my favor with this case, but that's beside the point."

"Whatever, Ethan."

"I'm just kidding with you. Come on, lighten up. Why are you being so hard-nosed with me?"

I'm not sure I had an answer to that question. I mean, how ridiculous would it sound if I confessed I was still annoyed at something he did over twelve years ago?

"I'm not being hard-nosed with you. I just don't think we have much to say after all these years."

"How would you know that if you don't give it a try? I, for one, would sincerely like to know how you're doing,” he said.

"That's funny. You didn't seem to care about that while you were at UCLA, or while you were starting your big-time law career." I lowered my voice, so I didn't draw attention.

"What do you mean, big-time law career? Last time I checked, we both work at the same place."

"Yeah, well, at least I remained loyal and dedicated my time to giving back to our home town."

"So, now I'm to blame because of where I chose to go to school? Come on, Becca. What's this really all about?"

The bell signaled for the elevator to open. I didn't say anything until the doors closed behind us, and we were alone.

"You're not to be blamed for anything, Ethan. The past is water under the bridge. You should just leave it where it belongs."

"You still have feelings for me, don't you?" he said.

"The nerve! Aren't you full of arrogance and pride? I oughta…"

"You oughta what?" he said.

"Oooooh!"

I could feel the steam coming out of my pores. How dare he talk to me that way.

"Some things haven't changed, Becca."

"Call me Becca one more time and see what happens."

"Rebecca. Some things haven't changed. You still get angry as ever when somebody is telling you something you don't want to hear. "

The elevator opened, and someone joined us from the second floor. I was relieved because it temporarily silenced Ethan. When we reached the main lobby, I had the pleasure of being followed out to the parking lot.

"Rebecca, hear me out once and for all. If you don't ever want to speak to me again afterward, I'll respect your wishes."

I stopped at the car door.

"You have sixty seconds."

"Okay… I was caught between a rock and a hard place. What was I to do? I was eighteen years old and received a full ride to a school that could help open doors for my future.

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