While You Were Sweeping by Christy Barritt

Author:Christy Barritt [Barritt, Christy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: mystery
Goodreads: 24377624
Publisher: River Heights
Published: 2015-01-07T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 14

Riley’s mind swirled as he sat in the silence and solitude of his bedroom after his mom left.

Could Gabby really be dating already? The thought was so hard to stomach. He knew he couldn’t have it both ways, though. He couldn’t tell her needed space, and then expect her to wait for him.

He rammed his fist into the top of the recliner arm, trying to relieve some of his frustration. His life had not worked out the way he’d planned.

But that was going to change. He was going to push through with his therapy, prove to everyone that he was capable, and he was going to get his life back.

And it was all going to start with figuring out what happened with Mr. Parksley. It would help prove that he wasn’t going crazy. Then he’d get his license back, look for a job, and push himself to overcome all of the obstacles that were ahead. After that, maybe he’d have a chance with Gabby again.

If she wasn’t already dating someone else.

But if she could move on from their relationship so quickly, what did that say about what Riley had meant to her? None of this was Gabby’s fault. He didn’t blame her. He only wished his emotions didn’t feel so twisted right now.

He sucked in several deep breaths, trying to get his focus. Thinking about Gabby and his mistakes in the dating department would only leave him frustrated and feeling like he couldn’t do anything.

On a whim, he called Olivia. “Riley, wasn’t expecting to hear from you.”

“Just wanted to check on how things are going at my old place.” Riley stood by his window, looking out at the lake and trying to tamp down his emotions.

“Great. Although your neighbor downstairs is a little strange.”

“Sierra?” She was Gabby’s best friend and an animal rights activist. Riley thought she was great, but knew she could come across as being a little strong willed and eccentric at times.

“No, Bill McCormick. I can’t get him to stop talking about politics. Or his ex-wife.”

Riley smiled. “That sounds like Bill.”

“But Sierra is great. I’ve really liked talking to her. She’s given me some great feedback on my vegan recipes. She’s one very opinionated woman.”

“She never minds giving feedback.” His smile faded. How did he even approach this subject? He should have thought it through more. But now here he was. “How’s . . . everyone else in the building doing?”

Silence stretched a moment. “Okay, I guess. The woman upstairs rarely comes out. And then there’s Gabby. I guess you probably know about her, though.”

“Know about her?” He leaned into the window frame as Gabby’s face flashed through his mind. Her grin, her sparkling eyes, the determined raise of her chin.

“I assume the two of you keep in touch.”

“Oh, right.”

“I mean, she still has pictures of you up in her apartment, for goodness sakes.”

His heart skipped a beat. “Does she?”

“You’re acting weird, Riley.”

“People have been saying that a lot since my brain injury.”

“No, not that kind of weird.

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