The Playmaker (Fire on Ice) by Madison Dakota

Author:Madison, Dakota [Madison, Dakota]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Short on Time Books
Published: 2013-10-03T21:00:00+00:00

Twelve

Taylor

My parents and sister tried their best not to leave me alone for very long. And for once, I didn’t want them to. I felt scared, even anxious, and I really didn’t want to be alone. But they also had their own lives to lead and their lives didn’t stop just because I was attacked, even though it felt like mine did. My mom and dad had classes to teach and my sister had classes to attend, or at least act like she was attending. My parents finally gave her an ultimatum, she had to finish her degree within the next year or she’d have to foot her own bill. That seemed to give her the kick in the butt she needed to finally get serious about school.

I had no idea what was going to happen with my classes until Dr. Simmons stopped by for a visit one afternoon.

“Thank you for—everything,” I said as he sat down on one of the chairs next to my bed. He was still wearing his signature bowtie and ill-fitting suit like he had just come from class.

“I’m glad to see you’re doing better,” he said. He heaved a sigh. “I have to admit, I was scared when I found you.”

“I’m glad you found me. You saved me.”

He shook his head. “I did what had to be done. What any decent person would have done. What I hope someone would do if—” He hesitated and I could see his eyes were getting wet. “If it had been one of my daughters.” He removed a handkerchief from his breast pocket and blew his nose. Then he discreetly wiped his eyes before he put the handkerchief away. I had to admit I couldn’t remember the last time I had seen someone use one. Maybe it was my grandmother before she passed away. She always kept a handkerchief up the left sleeve of her sweater.

“I wanted to let you know that I’ve spoken with all of your professors. Due to the extreme circumstances, and because you’re one of the best students in the psychology department, all of them have agreed to forgo the normal course requirements and allow you to complete your final classes as independent studies. When you’re ready, we can sort out the details of exactly what that will entail.”

For someone who was normally so focused on school and her classes, I was surprised at how little I had thought about my school work since the attack. I knew it was important but for some reason it didn’t feel as important anymore.

“Thank you,” I said. “I appreciate everything, Dr. Simmons.”

He nodded then rose. “I should probably let you get some rest.”

I felt like all I was doing was resting but I knew it was just his way of making a polite exit.

“Just let me know when you’re ready and I can get all of your assignments to you.”

“I will. Thanks again.”

***

“Taylor Thompson,” the attractive black woman said as she entered my room. She looked like she was in her late 20s or early 30s and she was wearing a navy blue suit and small wedge heels.

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