You Matter by Jazzy Mitchell

Author:Jazzy Mitchell [Mitchell, Jazzy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781948327343
Publisher: Desert Palm Press
Published: 2019-05-17T16:00:00+00:00

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“Are you sure, Reggie?” Chrissy stands in the doorway of the bedroom, taking in the queen-sized bed with navy sheets and a matching comforter. The walls are painted a cream color, the hardwood floors partially covered with an intricately designed rug. Near the windows are some cushioned upright chairs and a small coffee table with magazines spread across them. The art on the walls include photographs of castles, crashing waves against a lighthouse in the middle of a storm, and the sun shining on snowy Boston brownstones as children throw snowballs at each other. The room is rich and complex, a perfect reflection of Reggie.

“This room has an en suite. It will save you from having to walk too far.” Reggie places the bag of Chrissy’s clothes on a gray chaise lounge at the end of the bed. She takes Chrissy’s hands. “Besides, I want to be near you, and if you stay in one of the guestrooms, I’ll have to get up several times each night to check on you. You don’t want me to have to walk through the cold, dark hallways throughout the night, do you?” She pouts.

Sleeping in a bed with Reggie sounds like heaven. “No, of course not. I’d rather know you’re close and safe.”

“Good,” Reggie says with a small smile. “Let’s get you set up, shall we?” She bustles around the room, changing the bed sheets and bringing a few more pillows out from a closet. “Do you need me to help you change?”

“No. If you can bring my clothes into the bathroom, I’ll manage.”

Reggie looks like she’s about to object, but she snaps her lips shut and nods. A moment later she returns with a pair of Chrissy’s nightclothes—a navy fleece top and matching flannel sweatpants—and leads Chrissy to the bathroom. “Here you go.” She leaves the clothes on top of the sink. “Let me know if you need help.”

“Thanks.” Chrissy’s exhausted by the time she finishes changing. Once she returns to the bedroom, Reggie helps her into bed, propping her up with pillows. The afternoon flies by, and Chrissy fills the time by taking catnaps and reading a magazine Reggie gave her.

“What are you thinking?” Reggie asks from her seat next to the window. She’s reviewing some legal documents, and the last thing Chrissy wants to do is distract her.

“Nothing important.”

“I beg to differ.” Reggie removes her reading glasses. “Tell me what’s on your mind.”

“It’s just, I came so close to losing everyone I care for. Ben. You. And now I just want to pull both of you close and never let go.” After a pause, she admits in a small voice, “It’s entirely irrational, but I wish I could hold you.”

“That sounds pretty important to me.” Reggie smiles, rising from her seat.

“No, no. I don’t want to interrupt, and you’ve already lost time from yesterday’s events.”

“Christina, please humor me.” Reggie relocates to the bed, plumping up some pillows before leaning against them. “I lost time yesterday due to a madman who tried to kill me, not because you’re hurt.

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