The Price_Greyson and Sasha's Story_A Novel Addition to The Terms Duet by Ruby Rowe

Author:Ruby Rowe [Rowe, Ruby]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-02-21T16:00:00+00:00

Greyson

As soon as I step into the penthouse, I smell dinner, but then I remember how Sasha’s car wasn’t in the garage. I walk to the kitchen and discover Theresa standing at the stove.

“Hi,” I say. “Did you forget what day it was?” The sudden barking sounds have me looking down at a hairy object running toward my feet.

Why is there a damn dog in my penthouse?

“Uh, Theresa...”

“Oh, Mr. Burke, I’m so sorry.” Running over to me, she picks the snowball up and holds it to her chest. It’s small, and I guess it’s kind of cute. “I lost track of time. I meant to be out of here before you returned home.” She looks to the clock on the stove. “You’re early.”

“A little, and why is there a dog in my penthouse?”

“It’s not mine. My mother’s ill and was admitted to the hospital today. My father is with her, so I got stuck with their puppy. It’s the one they had no business getting at their age.”

“Yeah, but you don’t even come on Mondays.”

“I know, but I can’t be here tomorrow since I have to sit with my mother all day, and it will be the 4th of July, so I figured you’d be home and wouldn’t want me here, anyway.”

“Theresa, you don’t work holidays, and you can take time off when you need. I hope I haven’t made you feel otherwise, but I’m guessing I have.”

“No, it’s my issue. I have to get my work done. It would’ve driven me crazy tomorrow if I hadn’t come over here.”

A phone rings, and she rushes over to the island to find her cell inside her purse. She’s frazzled and breathing loud as she tries to answer it with the dog in her arms.

“Hello,” she says into the phone. “Oh, no. I’ll be right there. I’ll hurry.” Dropping her cell on the counter, she spins around. “Mr. Burke, please, is there any way you can keep their puppy for me?

“I know it’s completely out of line and unprofessional, but my mom is doing poorly, and I have to get to the hospital right away. I promise I’ll come back first thing in the morning to get him.”

“Uh, yeah, that’s not going to wor—”

“Right, I shouldn’t have asked. Surely, Mom will be OK while I search for someone to dog sit.”

Shit. “OK, I’ll keep him for you.”

“Really? Oh, thank you, Mr. Burke. I promise I’ll make it up to you, and I’ll be here first thing in the morning to get him.” She shoves the dog into my arms, and I pull back as it tries to lick my face.

“What breed is he? And what’s his name?”

Rushing over to the stove, she turns it off.

“He’s a Westie Terrier, and his name is Snowflake. The stew I made is finished, so you’ll only need to turn it back on to warm it. Text me if you have any questions.

“Snowflake does have a weak bladder since he’s a puppy and all, so you’ll need to take him out to pee often.

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