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the type of man who likes to sit around and watch everyone else do all the work. It just about kills me.”
“I understand, but you need to take it easy. If you overexert yourself, you might not be as lucky to recover like you did the last time.” I gave him a warm smile and tried to hide the fact that my head was beating fast. My palms felt sweaty and the dizziness threatened to return. I tried to breathe and focus on Mr. Langdon, but the close proximity to Eric in the tiny exam room was too much to handle.
“I know, Doc. That’s why I’ve let Eric here pretty much take over, even though he still runs all the big decisions by me. He’s the only one who stayed here with me. I don’t know what I’d do without him. It doesn’t hurt that pretty Melissa is back in town. She stops by the ranch all the time with meals and treats for us boys. It’s nice having a woman around every once in a while.” I felt bile rise into my throat as he said this last part. I knew she was around, but I didn’t want to hear about it.
“Now, Pops, she’s not around that much.” Eric spoke for the first time, and tears sprung to my eyes. I knew I had to hurry this visit along before I started to cry in front of him. I couldn’t let him see how much I still wanted him.
“I’m glad to hear you’re being well taken care of, Mr. Langdon. It looks like your most recent round of blood work came back normal. As long as you keep taking your meds, eating right, and getting some low intensity exercise, you should be fine.” I got up and checked his eyes, ears, mouth, and chest before being satisfied enough to let him go. “You’re good for another two months. Make an appointment with the front desk, and call me if anything changes or you have any concerns.”
“I will, Doc. It’s easy to listen when I have a beautiful young lady like you taking care of me.” I felt a flush come over me. I could see where Eric got his charm from.
“Thank you, Doc. We appreciate all you do for us.” Eric spoke, and this was the first time I allowed myself to look him in the eye. His eyes burned into mine and a familiar intense passion burned inside of me almost immediately. I knew I had to get out of there fast.
“Of course. Happy to help. You guys have a wonderful day, and I’ll see you in about eight weeks.” I shook Mr. Langdon’s hand and turned to head out the door as fast as I could without looking rude.
I thought I was in the clear when I closed the exam room door behind me. I didn’t get far before a hand grabbed my arm gently.
Chapter 10
“Malia, wait.” His voice went right through me, and I thought I might lose it and cry right there in the hallway.
“Eric, just let me go. We have nothing to talk about.”
“Oh yes we do. But you won’t give me a chance to explain.”
“Any explanation I might have needed came from what your father just told me. Sounds like she’s a permanent fixture on the ranch.”
“He doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He’s happy when any woman comes to the ranch and brings food. The way to that man’s heart is a pretty face and baked goods.” I could tell he was trying to play it off, but I wasn’t laughing. I was so far from it. My heart ached so bad as those piercing green eyes watched me, hoping that I would give in and let him explain. But I just couldn’t do it. He had already broken my heart.
“Listen, Eric. I can’t do this. You knew my heart was still fragile when we started whatever we had. I couldn’t take it again. I can’t be wondering every day if you are with her. I can’t sit here and compare myself to her when she is beautiful and owned your heart for so many years. Maybe we were too different to begin with. Maybe you just felt bad for me after the accident. All I know is my body and my heart were just about healed, so please don’t make me go through this pain again.”
I went to turn and walk away, but he got in front of me, blocking the way to my office. He
“I understand, but you need to take it easy. If you overexert yourself, you might not be as lucky to recover like you did the last time.” I gave him a warm smile and tried to hide the fact that my head was beating fast. My palms felt sweaty and the dizziness threatened to return. I tried to breathe and focus on Mr. Langdon, but the close proximity to Eric in the tiny exam room was too much to handle.
“I know, Doc. That’s why I’ve let Eric here pretty much take over, even though he still runs all the big decisions by me. He’s the only one who stayed here with me. I don’t know what I’d do without him. It doesn’t hurt that pretty Melissa is back in town. She stops by the ranch all the time with meals and treats for us boys. It’s nice having a woman around every once in a while.” I felt bile rise into my throat as he said this last part. I knew she was around, but I didn’t want to hear about it.
“Now, Pops, she’s not around that much.” Eric spoke for the first time, and tears sprung to my eyes. I knew I had to hurry this visit along before I started to cry in front of him. I couldn’t let him see how much I still wanted him.
“I’m glad to hear you’re being well taken care of, Mr. Langdon. It looks like your most recent round of blood work came back normal. As long as you keep taking your meds, eating right, and getting some low intensity exercise, you should be fine.” I got up and checked his eyes, ears, mouth, and chest before being satisfied enough to let him go. “You’re good for another two months. Make an appointment with the front desk, and call me if anything changes or you have any concerns.”
“I will, Doc. It’s easy to listen when I have a beautiful young lady like you taking care of me.” I felt a flush come over me. I could see where Eric got his charm from.
“Thank you, Doc. We appreciate all you do for us.” Eric spoke, and this was the first time I allowed myself to look him in the eye. His eyes burned into mine and a familiar intense passion burned inside of me almost immediately. I knew I had to get out of there fast.
“Of course. Happy to help. You guys have a wonderful day, and I’ll see you in about eight weeks.” I shook Mr. Langdon’s hand and turned to head out the door as fast as I could without looking rude.
I thought I was in the clear when I closed the exam room door behind me. I didn’t get far before a hand grabbed my arm gently.
Chapter 10
“Malia, wait.” His voice went right through me, and I thought I might lose it and cry right there in the hallway.
“Eric, just let me go. We have nothing to talk about.”
“Oh yes we do. But you won’t give me a chance to explain.”
“Any explanation I might have needed came from what your father just told me. Sounds like she’s a permanent fixture on the ranch.”
“He doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He’s happy when any woman comes to the ranch and brings food. The way to that man’s heart is a pretty face and baked goods.” I could tell he was trying to play it off, but I wasn’t laughing. I was so far from it. My heart ached so bad as those piercing green eyes watched me, hoping that I would give in and let him explain. But I just couldn’t do it. He had already broken my heart.
“Listen, Eric. I can’t do this. You knew my heart was still fragile when we started whatever we had. I couldn’t take it again. I can’t be wondering every day if you are with her. I can’t sit here and compare myself to her when she is beautiful and owned your heart for so many years. Maybe we were too different to begin with. Maybe you just felt bad for me after the accident. All I know is my body and my heart were just about healed, so please don’t make me go through this pain again.”
I went to turn and walk away, but he got in front of me, blocking the way to my office. He
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