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“Cade,” Daniel sighs, “I know you’re worried about Rona doing this, but I promise it’s just a formality. Josh will be in the room with her and I have a feeling he’ll be looking out for her best interests even though it’s a couple of his colleagues that will be questioning her.”
How does Daniel think that makes me feel better? Knowing Josh is in the room with her doesn’t sit well with me. I know I’m getting used to her wanting me when she could be with someone around her own age, but my jealousy can’t be held back when Josh is in the equation.
“I know I’ll be fine. It shouldn’t take long, right? I mean I’m not sure I know anything that can help anyway. So hopefully in and out,” Rona tells Daniel.
He nods. “I’m not sure you’ll be that quick, but there really is nothing to worry about.”
Rona smiles up at me as her arm tightens around me. “You hear Daniel?”
“I did.” I return her smile although it feels forced, but Rona seems to accept it.
“Josh will come and get you in a few minutes.” Daniel walks back to his office at the end of the hall while I pull Rona back down to the chair in reception.
Rona
If Cade expects me to believe he’s okay with Josh being with me, then he has no idea. We may have been together for a short time, but I know Cade, and I know he isn’t going to settle until today is over and done with. He’s also going to be glad to see the back of Josh Mitchell.
I wish Cade didn’t feel insecure about Josh, but then again, I don’t suppose Josh helps with his open attraction toward me. It’s not as though I’ve encouraged him, but Josh seems to have a set mind and once it’s made up nothing can stop him. At least, that’s what I’ve discovered from the short time I’ve been in his presence.
Having my hand locked tight in Cade’s is giving me the strength to do this. I’m not worried about having to talk to some of Josh’s colleagues and to give an official statement about what happened with Nick, and Tom. The only thing worrying me is if I come face-to-face with Nick while I’m here. I don’t think that will happen but I can’t help feeling apprehensive about it.
With a glance up at Cade, I see the worry etched on his handsome face and I wish there was a way that I could erase it, but right now there isn’t.
Hearing a door close, I glance up to see Josh striding toward us. He’s looking more relaxed than he usually does and is wearing jeans and a tee shirt that seem to mold to his body. At least I’m not undressing him with my eyes the way the receptionist is.
I squeeze Cade’s hand just before I release it to stand and greet Josh, offering my hand to shake. I don’t know why but I had the feeling Josh was about to hug me, which I’m sure he knew I’d picked up on.
“Josh, you remember Cade?” I ask in a way of introduction.
“Cade.” Josh nods.
Cade stands and stays silent, but nods in greeting.
What is it with guys and their silent nods? I consider it rude.
Josh offers a wry grin, and holds his arm out. “I’ll try not to keep her too long.”
“Thanks,” Cade mumbl
es and ignores the outstretched hand.
Before I leave him, I turn and wrap my arms around Cade’s neck. “I love you. Please don’t worry,” I whisper so that only he can hear.
I briefly tighten my hold, as does Cade snugs his around my waist.
“I’ll be here waiting for you.” He kisses the side of my head before he reluctantly lets me go. “Look after her, Josh.”
“I will.”
Turning away from Cade, I let Josh lead me to the room I saw him exit only moments before.
With his hand on the doorknob, Josh asks, “Is he always so possessive with you?”
I smile. “Only when you’re around.”
“Is that so? Well, it might keep him on his toes.”
Now I scowl. “He doesn’t need this, Josh, and to be honest neither do I.”
