Deadly Satisfaction by Hickman Trice

Author:Hickman, Trice [Hickman, Trice]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 2015-12-09T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

DONETTA

Donetta slowly opened her eyes and blinked. She was thankful that her throbbing headache was gone, along with the terrible pain that had gripped her entire pelvic area. She was still experiencing pain, but compared to how she’d felt earlier this morning, she was thankful it wasn’t worse. “What time is it?” she mumbled in a groggy voice. She rubbed her eyes and looked at her digital alarm clock, only to see that she’d slept straight through the morning. “Damn, that Dilaudid knocked me out for the count.” She looked around for Phillip and realized he wasn’t there.

“Close your eyes and rest.” Those were the last words Donetta remembered hearing Phillip say before she’d drifted off. She picked up her phone to dial his number and saw that he’d sent her a text while she slept.

Phillip: I hope by the time you read this message you’re feeling better. Your breakfast is in the microwave when you’re ready to eat. Call me when you wake up. See you soon.

Donetta couldn’t help but smile at the thought of him. She actually felt giddy, which until now she’d thought was an emotion reserved only for teenage girls. But that was how Phillip made her feel: like a young girl full of hope. She shook her head, still trying to wrap her brain around how suddenly her love life had changed, as well as her frame of mind. When she’d awoken yesterday morning she’d been lonely and filled with pessimism about the holidays. Now, a little more than twenty-four hours later, she was in the beginnings of a new relationship and she was excited about the possibilities that were to come.

Donetta thought about Phillip and remembered how gentle he’d been with her that morning when she’d been in excruciating pain. They’d shared passionate moments last night when they made love, but that physical nirvana paled in comparison to the emotional intimacy and connection they’d formed this morning when he’d slid her panties up her legs, and then tucked her into bed. He’d turned an awkward moment into an endearing memory that she’d never forget. She dialed his number and he picked up on the first ring.

“Hey,” he said in a sweet but hushed voice. “Hold on a minute.”

Donetta could hear female voices in the background. She turned the volume button up and held the phone close to her ear so she could listen to what was being said. But the more she strained her ears to make out their words, the farther away the voices sounded. Even though she didn’t know what they were talking about, she could tell by the women’s pitch and tone that they were arguing.

“Sorry about that,” Phillip said, still talking in a low, hushed voice. “I’m back. How’re you feeling?”

“I’m better. Is everything okay?” She didn’t want to rush to any conclusions, so she held her breath and waited for him to explain the commotion going on around him.

“Good, I’ve been worried about you. I’m glad you’re better.”

“Thanks.”

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