When I Found You by Kirsten S. Blacketer

Author:Kirsten S. Blacketer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Time Travel, Romance, 1985, Mistaken Identity, Steamy Romance
Publisher: Kirsten S. Blacketer
Published: 2021-06-22T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Katherine

One week since the disastrous kiss, and I’m still not over it. Arthur locked himself in his studio the moment we got back to his apartment. He only came out to eat and use the bathroom, barely sparing me more than two words every time he emerged from his dungeon over the weekend.

I stole an empty notebook from the drawer in the closet and spent my copious amounts of free time writing while the television played in the background. I had no other way to document my thoughts since there was no one I could trust with the truth.

Over two days, I poured my heart and soul into the notebook, documenting everything from the events of the past year to my conflicting emotions for Arthur. Part of me hoped I could somehow make sense of what was happening, but my words sound like the rantings of a lunatic. I sincerely doubt there would ever be anyone who would understand and not want to ship me off to a shrink.

Come Monday morning, we were back on speaking terms. I wanted to talk to him about what happened in his office last Friday, but the stern expression and steely determination in his eyes warned me of another week of silent treatment should I pursue the subject.

Then I saw Dad. We formed a fast friendship right away, and he asked for my opinion several times over the next few days. I did what I could to help. It felt so good to spend time with him.

I tried not to stare or seek him out. After what Arthur insinuated last week, I did my best to contain my emotions around my father. Last thing I wanted was a misunderstanding, awkward as that would be. I wasn’t here to make trouble. A second chance dropped into my lap, and I am determined to enjoy all of it.

“Kate, I need you to take a letter for me,” Arthur calls from his open office.

Wrapped in nerves and anticipation, I grab my notepad and join him. When I walk into his office, I remember how his lips tasted, how hard he was for me. How he pushed me away. Taking the seat across from his, I’m keenly aware of his presence. I poise the pen over the paper.

“Ready.” I refuse to look up. If I meet his gaze right now, I may combust.

At his silence, I glance up to see if he heard me. His stare pins me to the leather chair, and I shift uncomfortably under his scrutiny. Then, as if nothing were amiss, he launches into dictating the letter.

I write quickly, but he slows enough for me to keep up. I wish I could type it in Word directly. My typing skills are faster than my makeshift shorthand. Another downside to the eighties, I guess.

When he finishes, I stand, ready to retreat back to my desk. The resignation in his voice stops me.

“Kate, you don’t have to run away from me.”

“I’m not running.” I fold my arms across my chest shielding my heart with the legal pad.

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