The One (Paradise Place Book 14) by Natalie Ann

Author:Natalie Ann [Ann, Natalie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-12-13T00:00:00+00:00

17

Without Judgment

A week later, Robin knocked on Rick’s door at lunchtime and then came in. He knew she was on the way. She’d had the day off and wanted to come visit. He’d actually expected her before now and was surprised they hadn’t talked much in the past week since everyone met Gillian.

“I brought you lunch,” Robin said. Bending down to pet George, she added, “I didn’t get you anything because Daddy says no table food for you. He’s doing better than us.”

Rick grinned over George hopping around his sister’s feet. His dog was growing into his legs for sure.

“Oh,” he said. “I didn’t realize you were going to do that.”

He looked at the bag in her hand. It wasn’t fast food, but it was close enough. A chain place that made sandwiches and soups.

“It was a last-minute thing. I should have asked what you wanted, but I got you what I thought you’d like. A turkey bacon avocado sandwich.”

“Thanks,” he said. Aside from the mayo on it, it wouldn’t be the end of the world.

And he had to get that out of his mind. He’d been eating great for almost two months and feeling good too. Sleeping better and having more energy and fewer stomachaches. Not that he thought he had a lot before, but now it seemed as if he never had any.

“Can you take a break or are you in the middle of something?” she asked.

“I’ve got a meeting at one thirty so I’m good until then.”

He looked at his watch and saw it was noon.

“How is the job going?” Robin asked as she pulled their lunch out of the bag.

“Where is Harper?” he asked. He couldn’t believe he just realized she was alone.

“With Brian’s mother. I had a few errands this morning and it’s easier without having Harper around. Your job?” she asked.

They sat down to eat, him hopping up and getting them both a bottle of water.

“It’s great. No complaints. Well, just one, but I’m getting used to it.”

“What’s that?” Robin asked, digging into her sandwich. His sister was a tiny thing and never shied away from eating, but she never ate like he did either.

“I’m not doing as much hands-on work as I used to. I knew that going in. Don’t get me wrong. This is more managing and helping to bring the product together. Dealing with the coders, programmers and developers and keeping everyone on schedule.”

“But you do get to program or whatever it is you do?” she asked. “I know that had always been your dream, but it seems to me you got that.”

He sighed. “I did. And it burned me out.”

Robin lifted an eyebrow at him. “We knew it, Rick. We saw it when we actually saw you. But you’ve never listened to us before and we didn’t expect you were going to this time either.”

“It’s not that I didn’t listen. I just thought I knew what was best.”

She laughed at him. “And how did that work out for you?”

“Well now,” he said, grinning, “since I’ve got more millions in the bank than you.

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