Blackberry by Danielle James

Author:Danielle James
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Danielle James
Published: 2022-06-21T00:00:00+00:00

Usually, being around Creed made my mind quiet but after we left the gorgeous second-hand book store, my brain was full to the brim with thoughts of a life outside of the blackberry farm. Maybe it was possible to have my own life and not the one Daddy saw fit for me. The very possibility made me feel bubbly and warm inside. It could have also been because I’d spent the entire day with Creed away from responsibilities and dark thoughts.

I never got the chance to escape how much I hated my life. Even getting a single day away from it felt like letting a prisoner run free. I never wanted to go back.

I caught the way Creed would pull me closer to him while we walked down the street when he noticed other men looking at me. The fact that other men even turned their heads to stare at me was insane. The first couple of times it happened, I felt uncomfortable. Like maybe they were disgusted by my dark skin or my soft stomach and double chin. Maybe they were wondering why someone like Creed was with someone like me.

I was forced to shake those thoughts when Creed pointed out how many people had complimented us instead of the men who only gawked. He was right. I’d been called beautiful by other women. My dress and shoes had been complimented too.

It was so hard not to focus on the negative even though there were plenty of positives right in my face. It hit me hard once we were back in the car and heading toward Creed’s check-in.

He must have realized I was swimming in my thoughts because out of nowhere, he reached over and covered my hand with his. The warmth from his skin silenced every rogue thought in my mind. Although, in the silence, my stomach decided to speak its piece.

At a red light, Creed glanced at me and asked, “You hungry?” It was a loaded question that I hated with every fiber of my being. If I said yes, then I’d be offered food and my mind would splinter into a million reasons why I shouldn’t be stuffing my face. If I said no, then I’d be lying and I’d turn ravenous and end up binge eating and hiding from Creed while I did it.

“I purposefully didn’t take you to a restaurant because I didn’t want you to feel weird about eating in front of me. I know how particular you can be about food and routines.” He sighed and continued to drive. “If you’re hungry though, I can stop to get you something.” There was the offer again.

Heat pricked my cheeks and I immediately started thinking about all kinds of food. What could I eat that would stop my stomach from growling but wouldn’t break the caloric bank?

“No judgment, Ryann. I’m not here for all of that. I care about you and I want to see you healthy but I know you’re dealing with bulimia and I know you don’t like to talk about it.

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