Hawking by Becca Jameson & Pepper North

Author:Becca Jameson & Pepper North [Jameson, Becca & North, Pepper]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Becca Jameson Publishing

Chapter Fourteen

“Cuddle Bug, it’s time to call it a night.”

Celeste looked up at Hawking and tried to pull her thoughts together. “I just need a few more hours.”

“You’ll have hours tomorrow. Make a note for yourself where you need to start tomorrow.”

Reading the determination in his expression, Celeste pulled up a note and typed furiously before closing her computer with a definite snap of anger. She stood and immediately ran for the bathroom as her stretch made her realize how badly she needed to pee. Working always did that to her. She lost track of all the normal things she needed to do.

When she walked back, Hawking leaned against the table where she’d worked all afternoon. “Will it be looking at pretties or a run?”

“Umm. I’m so stiff I think a run would be better for me,” she suggested.

“Let’s go get changed,” Hawking invited.

“You’re going with me?” she said, completely taken by surprise. Hawking was totally fit, but he was built like a rugby or America football player.

“She doesn’t think you can keep up with her,” Rocco pointed out.

“Don’t you have anyone to parade across the climbing path on the bluff?” Hawking asked.

“That would be fun to try,” Celeste murmured.

“I’ll be glad to take you out sometime, Little girl,” Rocco promised her.

“Maybe you could tempt Sadie to give it a second try,” Magnus called, getting up from his chair to walk to the exercise area.

Celeste watched him stretch. He was tired of sitting, too. Instantly, she really wanted to get some fresh air. “Can we go now?” she asked.

“Definitely.”

When they got upstairs, Celeste sighed as she looked at the contents of her dresser. In the rush to grab clothes at her apartment, she had only packed a few exercise outfits. Both were dirty. Shrugging, she picked a pair of sleep shorts she had and her most supportive bra.

“Try these, Little girl.”

She seized the pile of clothing he plopped down in front of her. Diving in, she found several pairs of colorful, lightweight running shorts and tops. With a cry of happiness, she held three sports bras overhead and danced in a circle as he chuckled.

“Now, I know the way to your heart—pretty running gear. Choose your favorites, and let’s put them on.”

In a few minutes, she stood dressed in front of him. “How do I look?”

“Like a lean, mean, running machine. Let me put some shorts on. How about new running shoes?” he asked.

“What?” She was filled with excitement.

“Go check that pile,” he said, pointing her toward boxes that awaited her attention.

“How did you get all the right sizes?” she asked.

“I unpacked for you, remember? There should be socks there, too.”

Amazed that he had thought of all the things she’d need, tears welled into her eyes. Lowering herself onto the floor, Celeste tried to let the tears run down her cheeks silently as she pulled on socks and shoes. A sob escaped from her mouth, and in a flash, he was seated next to her.

“Cuddle Bug? Why are you crying?”

She crawled onto his lap, wrapped her arms and legs around him, and held on tightly.

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