The Debt 7 by Kelly Favor

Author:Kelly Favor [Favor, Kelly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-11-11T00:00:00+00:00

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Raven woke up in an incredibly happy mood. Jake was still sound asleep, but when she looked out the window and saw the beach in the near distance, and the blue sky, palm trees…how could she not feel ecstatic?

Looking at Jake again as he slept, she noticed that his brow was slightly furrowed, as if even in sleep, he wasn’t at peace.

That made her think back to the strange phone call that Jake had tried to pretend didn’t happen, refusing to discuss it even as his entire mood changed. The rest of the day and into the night, he’d been somewhat withdrawn, turning on the television and watching sports while nursing a beer, as Raven had sat next to him and tried to stay upbeat.

There had been no sex or touching then, either.

They’d fallen asleep with a huge gap between them in the bed, and Raven had been too embarrassed to try and get close to him. She didn’t want to be rejected, it would have been too painful.

Now, her mood threatened to sink, but she refused. Getting out of bed, she stretched, smiling.

I’m in a mansion in Florida, and it’s amazing, I’m with the man that I love. I refuse to be sad right now.

Raven changed into her red bikini (hoping the sight of it might snap Jake out of his sullen mood) and went downstairs, hopping into the pool and swimming, luxuriating in the pleasant coolness of the water.

Even early in the morning, the Florida air was warm, in the high seventies, and the pool seemed to be heated to a perfect temperature—not too hot, not too cool.

She swam for a bit, then got out and lay in one of the lounge chairs. She was in a screened in porch area that actually was big enough to include an outdoor kitchen with a huge grill that would be great for entertaining.

Raven let the sun dry her skin, breathing deeply.

After a little while, she thought of Skylar, and realized—with a huge pang of guilt—that she absolutely needed to check in with her.

Raven called, and Sky picked up almost immediately. “Hey!” she said, sounding chipper.

“Hey,” Raven replied, shifting to a sitting position. “I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch for a couple of days.”

“Don’t be silly,” Skylar said. “It hasn’t been that long, Raven.”

“I just—I feel bad. I want to be there for you.”

“You have been. I would be so screwed if you and Jake hadn’t helped me with my healthcare costs.”

Raven’s mouth dried up, thinking about Jake’s financial problems. What would happen if he could no longer help Skylar out, and she still needed treatment?

“Well, that’s all Jake—it had nothing to do with me,” Raven replied, trying to keep her voice light.

“Speaking of Jake,” Skylar said, “I need details. What the heck’s going on with you guys? I’ve been reading and hearing all sorts of stuff on the news, but I’m sure it’s all rumor.”

Raven sighed, getting off her chair and starting to pace around the perimeter of the pool.

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