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Viola
I dunno. I like keeping you on edge.
Travis
Tomorrow?
Viola
Tuesdays and Thursdays are usually booked to the max with tutoring and classes, so I’m stressing just a little.
Travis
Don’t worry about me, Princess. I’ll be just fine. Drew’s making enough of this crap that I’ll be eating it until my ribs heal.
I feel bad for not being there for him, but I don’t see how I could work it in. I’ll have to make it up to him.
Viola
If you need anything, I’ll be your on-call nurse.
Travis
Anything? ??
Viola
Well not anything, but you know!
Travis
Damn. I’ll keep you in the loop. Promise.
Viola
Sounds good ??
Travis
I’ll be thinking about you naked all day tomorrow.
I read his message over and over again. Sometimes, seeing this side of Travis doesn’t seem real. But I have to remind myself that it is, and for once, I’m getting exactly what I’ve always wanted.
Viola
Shut up! ??
CHAPTERTWENTY-NINE
TRAVIS
KnowingViola wouldn’t be around to keep me company made Tuesday drag by extra slow, and my night was just as restless. Wednesday arrives, and I wake up exhausted even though I’ve been lying around for days. I’m not used to this laid-back lifestyle, and while I’m mentally ready to get back to the gym—and even back to work—it’s physically not an option. On top of the meds that kick my ass anytime I do decide to take them, I wouldn’t be able to sit in an office chair for longer than an hour.
The doctor has refused to release me for an indefinite amount of time, and I’m worried Crawford Marketing will find a reason to let me go, but luckily, I’m covered by short-term disability. Though it’s only been two weeks since the accident, Alyssa has already threatened to have her daddy fire me, but she’s not stupid and knows she’ll face a lawsuit, which is bad PR for the firm. Thankfully, I’m not dealing with Blake and Alyssa’s bullshit for ten hours a day on top of the pain, but the stress of working there still haunts me daily. I’m sure my work is stacking up, waiting for when I’m able to return. I’m positive it’ll be Blake’s way of legally retaliating against me for being out of the office. If it weren’t for that place, I would’ve never gone on that drive, and I’m not sure I can ever forgive or respect Blake and Alyssa for that. My body aches just thinking about it.
However, the biggest reason for being extra sore today is a five-foot-five sassy know-it-all who’s been making every ounce of pain worth it. Although those are moments I’ll never forget, my body is kicking my ass for it.
The rain pounding against my bedroom window makes me want to stay in bed all day, but the growling in my stomach lets me know it’s time to get up and eat something. The gloomy sky makes it extra hard to get up, but knowing I’ll be seeing Viola today gives me strength to get moving.
