The Engagement Game (Engaged to a Billionaire) by Gardner A

Author:Gardner, A. [Gardner, A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2012-10-25T05:00:00+00:00

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I was in the middle of week two, waiting for a call from Rex, going insane that Holly had boarded a plane for England without telling me. And did I mention I was going insane? For once, I'd gotten some solid advice. I just wasn't sure what to do with it. As far as I could see neither guy had seen me at my absolute low . . . sort of. Rex had seen me make an absolute fool of myself in front of his colleagues and Jack was present for my scary closet incident. It was a draw.

I walk down the halls of Harrison Memorial a little skittish, hoping my cell phone would vibrate at any moment. Like Holly is really going to call you back. I spot Jack's face in the distance. It catches me off guard. I try not to blush as my brain rushes back to the night we'd spent together. Waking up in his bed confused me. It was . . . almost rejuvenating. The thought intrigued me.

"Kat," he speaks first.

"Jack." It was our first time speaking since the awkward ride home. I try to avoid the obvious subject immediately. "How's Earl doing?" Jack sighs, hanging his head.

"He's goin' fast Kat." The news we both knew was coming. I could feel a sharp pain start to pulse near my heart.

"Jack I'm so-"

"He's been asking to see you all morning," Jack continues.

"Really?"

He nods in the other direction. I follow his instructions and pop into Earl's room again. His face is paler and the tubes and monitors seemed to have sunk his spirits. His face looks sunken in and dry.

"Earl?" He can barely turn towards me.

"There you are," he whispers. He can't smile, and his eyes are only halfway open. I hold back a tear.

"You wanted to see me?"

"Yes," he barely forces out of his mouth. The way his skin crinkles around his mouth makes him look older. I listen intently, taking his hand. "My advice." My eyes water.

"I could always use good advice."

"You're still single." He pauses to take a breath. "Because you're afraid." I nod.

"Afraid of what exactly?"

"Of him," he whispers back. I look around the empty room. Earl stares up at the ceiling.

"Who?"

"Him," he mutters. He opens his mouth but can't say much more. He coughs and opens his mouth again. "He loves you, my dear." My heart pounds, knowing who Earl must have meant. But I was too nervous to admit it.

"Does he?" I say in a quiet voice. Earl forces a smile and gently rubs my hand. Did Jack really love me? Even after the way I turned him down? My mind wanders back to Rex and our time spent together. Did Rex love me?

"Take care of him," Earls coughs. "Please."

"I will," I promise.

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