Viral Intent by Judith Lucci

Author:Judith Lucci [Lucci, Judith]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781499304367
Amazon: 1499304366
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2014-05-21T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

As Alex and Robert stood at the door, bidding their guests goodnight, Alex realized that Robert had his arm around her shoulders. Hmmm, she thought. I hope Yvette noticed this. Alex had a sneaking suspicion, as women intuitively do, that Yvette was interested in Robert and even though she had no claim to him, it made her mad. Damn, she thought. Am I jealous? Were they an item a long time ago?

She leaned back and embraced the warmth and gentleness of Robert’s touch against her bare arms. Being in Robert’s arms felt right and wonderful most of the time. But when it didn’t, well, I just can’t think about this tonight… I’m much too exhausted to analyze this again. Alex was far too tired to analyze the complex and emotionally vacillating relationship the two of them shared.

Robert was great help in cleaning up the dishes and Alex was relieved and grateful. As they worked silently, both caught up in their thoughts, Robert said, “You know, Yvette never did say what she was thinking?’

Alex looked at him quizzically, “What do you mean?”

“Remember, she said she had an idea, and then asked us if we remembered the story of Dr. Sherman. It was the same time Jack roared out of your leather recliner.”

Alex smiled as she remembered. “And Yvette ate him for lunch. She has a bit of an acid tongue, doesn’t she? I’d hate to get on her bad side.” Alex gave Robert a shrewd look as she waited for his reply.

He laughed out loud. “You would hate it. I’ve been on her bad side and it’s not a happy place to be. Anyway, she never said what she was thinking. She never put Mary Sherman and the polio virus in perspective.”

“You’re right. I guess she was too busy picking Jack apart and spitting me out. We’ll have to check it out tomorrow,” Alex said, stifling a yawn.

Robert looked around the kitchen. "Well, I’m all done. Let me get out of here and go home so you can get to bed. If things go well, I’d love to see your grandparents.”

“That would be great. Grand and Beth Blankenship are staying here. You know that Ben Blankenship was my grandfather’s mentee and really close to my family, right?”

“Yes, I do. I am so sorry. You have told me several times. All of this is just terrible. Is there anything else you need before I leave?”

“No, Robert. Thanks for coming and for helping. You’re such a wonderful friend and you are so good to me.”

“Of course I am, Alex. I love you,” Robert whispered, as he kissed her on the cheek, turned the brass door handle, and left.

As Alex watched him walk through her courtyard to his silver Mercedes, she shivered. The night had turned cool, but the loss of Robert’s warmth left her cold, empty and scared. What would happen to them if the terrorists were successful? The thought scared her as she headed back toward her bedroom, cutting lights out as she passed through the lovely well-appointed rooms in her house.

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