Falling for Carrick (Working Class Billionaires Book 1) by Erica Breyer

Author:Erica Breyer [Breyer, Erica]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-10-03T18:30:00+00:00

“So…” Bonnie’s voice was lilting as she and Kelly washed up after dinner that night. “You and Carrick were having a…chat?" Kelly had to stop herself from dropping the side-plate she was drying, and Bonnie giggled.

“No, Mom, it’s nothing like that,” she answered, feeling like a liar. It was exactly like that.

“Then what is it like?” Bonnie pressed, handing her another plate.

“Carrick asked… He asked if there was anything he could do to help. With your treatment,” Kelly said.

“Oh…that man!” Bonnie’s voice was slightly shaky, and when Kelly glanced at her, she was sure could see the shimmer of tears. “He’s really a good guy, darling…I can just feel it. You know what a good judge of character I am.”

Kelly rubbed a damp hand on her mother’s shoulder affectionately. “Mom, you see the best in everyone,” she answered, keeping her voice light.

“That’s not true, Kelly, I often see that someone may have ulterior motives. I simply hold my tongue. You know what I always say—”

“Yes, I know, Mommy Dearest! If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all,” Kelly quoted as she took another plate from Bonnie and dried it with a dishtowel.

“That’s right. Although sometimes I’ll happily speak my mind. That Baxter, for instance, he was always wrong for you,” she said bluntly.

Kelly frowned at her. “But you never said anything to me at the time, Mom,” she said.

“It wasn’t my place. And I knew it was only a matter of time before you figured it out,” Bonnie explained. “I think he’s spoiled and self-indulgent. And it’s a pity he was blessed with that pretty face, because it’s allowed him to get away with murder. He thinks he can charm his way through anything.” Bonnie’s mouth set in a grim line.

“Wow, Mom, I think that’s the meanest thing I’ve ever heard you say about anyone!” Kelly was surprised, but she knew her mother had hit the nail on the head.

“Now, Carrick, on the other hand…” Bonnie looked a little dreamy for a moment. “Oh, he’s something else.” Kelly pulled a face, but Bonnie went on. “He reminds me a little of my own father, you know. Tries to put on a strong silent act, but you can just see that deep down, he’s a softie. A softie wrapped up in all that hard—” Bonnie stopped abruptly, and Kelly saw her cheeks turn pink.

“Mom! Have you been checking out Carrick?” Kelly teased her mother.

“Of course not, Kelly!” Bonnie snapped back, then softened. “Well, perhaps just a little… But really, could you blame me? He’s drop-dead gorgeous. And I may be pushing sixty, but I’m not dead!” Kelly swallowed hard as the words left her mother’s lips, and for a moment, they stood in silence.

“No, Mom, you’re not dead…far from it,” Kelly’s voice was gentle. “And you’re as beautiful now as you ever were. Even more! It’s your heart…you’re beautiful in your heart.” Now there really were tears shimmering in Bonnie’s eyes, and she dashed them away with the back of her hand, avoiding getting soapy bubbles on her face.

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