“You’re very charming today.”
He grins and pulls away from the curb. “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.”
July 4,2008
Dear Diary,
It’s Independence Day, but I don’t feel very free. I think I’ve made a huge mistake. HUGE!
I don’t know what to do. He won’t let me call anyone. I can’t speak to anyone.
And now that we’re married, I can’t talk to Scott.
I’m in trouble.
Sarah
ChapterTen
Tanner
Despite lookingmuchhappier today, Sarah still seems exhausted. Her gorgeous eyes are heavy, and she has little dark circles under them. I have a feeling that she didn’t tell me all of the details regarding what’s bothering her, and that’s okay. She will when she wants to.
But in the meantime, I’m going to do everything I can to help her relax and recharge over the next thirty-six hours or so.
I park in my driveway, and when Sarah looks like she’s about to walk over to her house, I hurry to her side and steer her back to mine.
“I need ashower,” she says, her voice just this side of whiny.
“And you’ll get it. Trust me, I have a plan.”
“You have a plan for myshower?”
“I do.” I kiss her cheek, unlock the door, and usher her inside.
Petunia jumps down off of her perch and rushes over to greet her human.
“Hi, beautiful baby.” Sarah picks up the feline and buries her face in the cat’s fur. Her shoulders sag, as if in relief. “Did you have a good day watching the water? You’re so smart. So pretty.”
The feline purrs and rubs her face against Sarah’s in ecstasy.
“I’ll be right back,” I inform them both.
I make my way to my en suite bathroom and start the shower, check that her clothes, toothbrush, soaps, and all the girlie things are ready for her, and then walk back out to find Sarah standing at the wide windows, the cat still in her arms, rocking back and forth.
“Your shower’s ready for you, madam.”
She turns and grins at me, then kisses the cat before setting her back on the loveseat.
“Awesome. Lead the way.”
With her hand in mine, I lead her back to the bathroom.
“I took the liberty of grabbing a few things from your place, but if you would rather have something else, just tell me, and I’ll go fetch it.”
“This looks great. Those are my favorite pajamas.”
“I know.”