Always on My Mind (The Dawson Brothers, #1) by Jessica Mills

Author:Jessica Mills
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ranch, cowboys, alpha male, strong female, singer, bar, agent
Publisher: BrixBaxter Publishing
Published: 2016-12-12T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Sarah

David’s bed was like a cloud and I roused to find that most of the day had gone while I lay there sleeping. I rolled over and listened to hear if anyone was in the house, or close by. I didn’t hear anyone so I glanced to the bedside table and saw David’s phone. I hadn’t seen a land line outside of a hotel in ages, and I picked it up to see if it actually had a dial tone and smiled when it did. I swallowed hard knowing I had to call Rowena.

She was expecting me to bring David in and while I hoped that I could convince him, I needed more time. Guilt crept in and settled deep as I thought of David. I’d come to help, sure, but I also had other reasons for showing up on his doorstep. I did care about him, with my whole heart, but if I was going to ever live my own dreams, I needed to convince him to go for his. I dialed Rowena’s office and waited for the tongue lashing she’d surely dish out.

“This had better be good, Myers.” Her voice was steeped with anger and I imagined her sitting there with those steely eyes and hateful grin.

I cleared my throat and took a deep breath. I wasn’t going to let her get under my skin. “I had an emergency and I’m in Oklahoma.”

“You’re sleeping with him.” She clicked her tongue and laughed. “You foolish girl.”

Determined, I kept my voice strong. “Listen Rowena, I understand your position but I just need more time. Circumstances with David’s mother are bleak and if we can just be a bit compassionate in this time, I’m sure I can get him to come in a few weeks.”

“If you ruin this with your vagina, you can kiss your job goodbye, but since you caught me in a good mood, I’ll give you two more weeks.” Rowena’s line went silent and I collapsed against the bed.

I’d do what I had to, but I couldn’t lose my job. Growing up my mother had struggled to support us. Things had been bad at times, especially once when she let a relationship at work cost her the job. I’d always vowed that I’d never let myself get in that position and then I’d done it with Rick. I was lucky Rowena had given me a chance and the insinuation that I could ruin it for a relationship gave me the scratch. David was a huge gamble at this point, but worth it. I was miserable without him back in Tennessee, but had I made the right decision by coming all this way? I refused to be my mother. I had to make this work.

After a moment of composing myself, I slipped out of the covers and found my clothes. Once I’d dressed and freshened up, I slowly opened his door and peeked out into the hallway. The old farmhouse was beautiful. The hardwood floors were stained dark and the walls were a soft grey.

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