Discovering Rafe by Sara Blackard

Author:Sara Blackard [Blackard, Sara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sara Blackard

Piper glanced around the hospital room later that day, still in a state of shock that not only had Rafe pinpointed Chloe and Jake’s location almost perfectly, but now Chloe’s big break might be closer than they ever hoped. Piper couldn’t believe she’d held her cool when Hello, America had called requesting an interview with Chloe, couldn’t believe she’d negotiated time for Chloe and her band to perform. Now, it appeared they’d all be jetting off to New York, and all Piper wanted to do was find a quiet place to escape for a while.

Selfish.

Why did her thoughts always turn that way? This was Chloe’s big break, the thing they’d worked so hard and long for. Piper’s eyes stung. She couldn’t stand herself.

She turned from the room, needing just a moment alone to collect herself.

Derrick stood in the hall, his phone to his ear. His eyebrows rose as he caught sight of her.

“I just need a moment.” Piper pointed to the stairwell. “I’ll stay right on the other side of the door.”

Piper didn’t wait for an answer, but stepped quietly to the door to the stairs. Derrick’s deep voice and footsteps followed. She huffed. Looked like she wasn’t getting space to collect herself after all.

“I’ll just stand right here. If you need me, just holler.” Derrick pointed to a spot next to the door when Piper turned surprised eyes to him.

Great, now she felt even more uncharitable. She nodded, the hot tears too close for her to say anything. Ducking her head, she scurried out the door. Stalking to the corner of the landing, she leaned her back against it, squeezing her eyes closed to force the tears away.

As one leaked through the barrier, others quickly followed until she silently bawled into her hands. What was her problem? Chloe was safe. Piper should dance with joy, not cry uncontrollably.

“Piper, what’s wrong?”

Piper’s heart stopped. Why did Rafe have to follow? His soft question had her wiping her hands across her cheeks, praying the stupid tears would just dry up already.

The sound of the door closing and steps toward her made her face heat with embarrassment.

“Nothing. I just got overwhelmed, I guess.” She didn’t look at him—couldn’t, not if she wanted to stop crying.

“Crying your eyes out isn’t nothing, Pip.” His hand smoothed across her shoulder. “Tell me what’s going on.”

“I guess I’m just happy. Happy Chloe’s safe and her dreams are coming true.”

Piper pulled her hands into her sweater and ran the fabric under her eyes. She must look a mess.

“Chloe’s dreams are coming true, but what about yours?” Rafe leaned his arm against the wall next to her so he could look at her.

Piper jerked her gaze to his. “I want Chloe to make it. This is what we’ve wanted for so long.”

Rafe shook his head. “I didn’t ask what Chloe’s dream is. I asked what yours is.”

She lifted her hands and shrugged. “This is what I want. I’ve been doing everything I can for years to help Chloe get to this point.

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