Total pages in book: 157
Estimated words: 157032 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 785(@200wpm)___ 628(@250wpm)___ 523(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 157032 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 785(@200wpm)___ 628(@250wpm)___ 523(@300wpm)
She fakes a smile as her eyes drop to Owen and then back up to me, and then back to Owen. Oh damn it. Of all the people to see.
“I thought that was you.” She smiles. “What are you doing in this neck of the woods?”
“Ah…” I hesitate. “I just dropped the dress from the weekend at the drycleaners.”
She smiles as she studies Owen, her calculating eyes rising back up to me. “Yes, that’s where I am heading, too.”
“Nice to see you, Margaret,” I lie. I’ve got to get away from this bitch. She gives mother-in-law from hell a whole new meaning.
“And who is this?” She smiles down at Owen.
I swallow the lump in my throat. “This is Owen.” I hesitate. “My son.”
Her mouth drops open as she frowns. “I didn’t realize you had a son.”
I fake a smile. “Yes.” I look down at the little angel looking up at me. “I have the best son in the whole world.”
Owen beams as he looks between us and swings our linked hands in glee.
“How lovely,” she replies falsely.
“Nice to see you, Margaret, but I’m in a rush. Sorry.” I smile and I nearly pull Owen’s arm out its socket.
She stands still on the spot as she watches me walk away. I get around the corner and practically run to the car with my heartbeat ringing in my ears.
That woman is pure evil.
Cameron
I sit in my parked car at the hospital. I’m just getting back from the children’s hospital. I click on the voice message I rejected this morning and listen.
It’s Ashley. The sound of her voice brings with it a heavy feeling. “Cameron, it’s me.” There’s a pause. “I need to talk to you Cam. I need to explain a few things.” I blow out a breath as I listen. “Call me back please.” She’s crying, I can hear it in her voice. “Can you come over tonight after work please?” I listen as I pinch the bridge of my nose. I can’t stand to hear her upset. “See you later… I hope.” The line goes dead.
I blow out a deep breath and drag my hand down my face.
I’m gutted.
I had plans for us. Plans for us to have a future… and then she just throws it in that she’s done it all already with someone else and there’s a kid as evidence.
I shake my head and with renewed determination, I get out and slam my door shut.
I’ve had a shit day. I had to work with Amber who is now openly flirting and laughing at everything I say in front of patients. I’m about to grab her in a chokehold. I’m not in the mood for her shit. I’m her fucking boss for Christ’s sake.
I walk through reception and see Mia. I quickly turn to go into the elevator, but she sees me.
“Cameron?” she calls.
Shit. I stop and turn to face her. “Hi.”
She’s all flushed with big tits in my face wearing that tight nurse uniform. “Where have you been? I haven’t heard from you in a couple of weeks.”
I scratch my head awkwardly. “I’ve been busy.”
“Too busy for your favorite girl?” She smirks.
I smile. Mia is the most uncomplicated woman I know. We fuck. We’ve fucked for a long time. No strings. No feelings… just as it should be. “Never.” I smirk.
“Do you want to catch up later?”
I purse my lips as I consider her offer. “I’m not in the mood, Moo,” I reply.
She frowns. “Since when are you not in the mood?”
“Since today.” I sigh.
“I can put you in the mood. I’m an excellent stress reliever.”
I smile as my eyes drop to the floor. Maybe that’s just what I need?
“We’ll see. I might call you later,” I reply as I walk into the elevator.
She smiles and goes up onto her toes with excitement. “I’ll look forward to it,” she calls after me.
I get into the elevator and I’m grateful when the doors close on her. At the back of the elevator an elderly couple holding hands smile, and I nod in acknowledgement. Great. Old people. Happy, in love old people. Just what I fucking need.
I want to go home and get to the gym. This day can’t end soon enough. Now I know why Ashley had to have today off. She had to pick up her son from the airport. I feel the fury boil in my gut.
I’m so angry with her, I can’t see straight. I don’t even know her. I haven’t the slightest idea who she really is. There I was being all soppy and honest and fucking pathetic, and she’s been lying to me through her teeth.
The elevator opens and I walk down the hall to my office. Well, I gave the relationship thing a crack for the first time and got burned and that’s it. I’m not doing that again.