Cabin Fire: A New Adult and College Romance (The Billionaire Romance Redemption Series Book 4) by Bella Love-Wins
Authors: Bella Love-Wins
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they can get better. After all this time since Emma left us, it can only help… Talking to someone is always better than keeping it to yourself. And we really need you on this project . You've got great talent. I need people with instinct. Let me just say this to you, Andrew. With nothing but love, because I see you as the son I never had. It’s time to claim your life and your soul…before you lose yourself. Please just think about it.”
“Thank you. I will.” Andrew looked at his watch. This conversation was more than he had bargained for. “I should be going. I’ve got a lecture to deliver. Thank you for the offer, and for coming by.”
Dr. Sansbury stood and shook his hand. “You take care of yourself, Andrew. And thanks for your help on the college lecture circuit. You’re a natural.”
Chapter Ten
ANDREW got up to answer a call on his landline phone. It was the emergency chopper service. The paramedic who tended to John phoned to let them know John would be released in a day or two. He thanked him for the information and hung up. Andrew wasn’t sure whether he could make a visit to the hospital to see them. He had Trina’s number, so he decided to phone.
He dialed her number, and Trina answered after a couple of rings.
“Hello?”
“Hello is this Trina?”
“Yes. Andrew?”
“Hi. Yes. I heard the news about John. How’s he doing?”
“We’re doing great. So you heard? John’s coming home tomorrow!”
“Yes. The paramedic has been checking in on John’s status for me. I’m very happy for you two.
“Yeah were both really relieved.”
“Great. And is everything arranged with rehabilitation for the arm?”
“Yes it’s all been set up for us. We’ll be back home in Reno. The physio center’s close to where I live, so going regularly will be easy. And it’s all covered by his parents’ health insurance, so I think we’ll be fine.”
“That’s excellent. Tell John hello for me. I’m going to go now. And if there’s anything either of you need, you be sure to let me know, okay?”
“You’ve done so much for us. We can’t begin to thank you for everything, Andrew.”
“It was nothing. I was happy to help. Glad things are going well.”
“Andrew?” Trina called out to him. She was changing the subject. He hoped she wouldn’t bring up Abby.
“Yes?”
“Are you okay?”
“Yes, I’m fine.”
“I don’t want to meddle in your affairs, but I spoke to Abby. She’s confused. She misses you. I could tell from her voice before she told me anything. The same way I can tell from yours that something’s wrong now. And I won’t claim to give you any advice. I just hope you two can work it out. You’re both very special people. I’d love to see you both happy one day. Okay, that’s all I’m going to say. Thank you for listening, and thanks for everything, Andrew.”
“I appreciate that, Trina. You take care of yourself. Have a good night.”
Andrew hung up. He was happy for them. He was also relieved she cut it off and didn’t intrude into his private life any further. He knew she meant well. His mind shifted to Abby again. He wondered what she was doing right now. It was Friday. She was probably relaxing at home, or maybe she was out for a run. Or cooking. Or on a date. He let out a sigh and went back to finishing up some work in the office.
***
Andrew paced around the table in his office. He had some of his team members on speakerphone while they brainstormed on an upcoming promotion strategy. He listened more than he talked. He only interjected from time to time, adding his input where he felt the need. As he paced, he grabbed sheets of paper from his desk and crumpled them up. It was a nervous, subconscious action more than anything else.
He turned toward the trash can at the other corner of his office. He closed an eye and aimed for it as he listened. He shot it across the room and it landed in the can. He was clearly not engaged in this meeting. Abby
“Thank you. I will.” Andrew looked at his watch. This conversation was more than he had bargained for. “I should be going. I’ve got a lecture to deliver. Thank you for the offer, and for coming by.”
Dr. Sansbury stood and shook his hand. “You take care of yourself, Andrew. And thanks for your help on the college lecture circuit. You’re a natural.”
Chapter Ten
ANDREW got up to answer a call on his landline phone. It was the emergency chopper service. The paramedic who tended to John phoned to let them know John would be released in a day or two. He thanked him for the information and hung up. Andrew wasn’t sure whether he could make a visit to the hospital to see them. He had Trina’s number, so he decided to phone.
He dialed her number, and Trina answered after a couple of rings.
“Hello?”
“Hello is this Trina?”
“Yes. Andrew?”
“Hi. Yes. I heard the news about John. How’s he doing?”
“We’re doing great. So you heard? John’s coming home tomorrow!”
“Yes. The paramedic has been checking in on John’s status for me. I’m very happy for you two.
“Yeah were both really relieved.”
“Great. And is everything arranged with rehabilitation for the arm?”
“Yes it’s all been set up for us. We’ll be back home in Reno. The physio center’s close to where I live, so going regularly will be easy. And it’s all covered by his parents’ health insurance, so I think we’ll be fine.”
“That’s excellent. Tell John hello for me. I’m going to go now. And if there’s anything either of you need, you be sure to let me know, okay?”
“You’ve done so much for us. We can’t begin to thank you for everything, Andrew.”
“It was nothing. I was happy to help. Glad things are going well.”
“Andrew?” Trina called out to him. She was changing the subject. He hoped she wouldn’t bring up Abby.
“Yes?”
“Are you okay?”
“Yes, I’m fine.”
“I don’t want to meddle in your affairs, but I spoke to Abby. She’s confused. She misses you. I could tell from her voice before she told me anything. The same way I can tell from yours that something’s wrong now. And I won’t claim to give you any advice. I just hope you two can work it out. You’re both very special people. I’d love to see you both happy one day. Okay, that’s all I’m going to say. Thank you for listening, and thanks for everything, Andrew.”
“I appreciate that, Trina. You take care of yourself. Have a good night.”
Andrew hung up. He was happy for them. He was also relieved she cut it off and didn’t intrude into his private life any further. He knew she meant well. His mind shifted to Abby again. He wondered what she was doing right now. It was Friday. She was probably relaxing at home, or maybe she was out for a run. Or cooking. Or on a date. He let out a sigh and went back to finishing up some work in the office.
***
Andrew paced around the table in his office. He had some of his team members on speakerphone while they brainstormed on an upcoming promotion strategy. He listened more than he talked. He only interjected from time to time, adding his input where he felt the need. As he paced, he grabbed sheets of paper from his desk and crumpled them up. It was a nervous, subconscious action more than anything else.
He turned toward the trash can at the other corner of his office. He closed an eye and aimed for it as he listened. He shot it across the room and it landed in the can. He was clearly not engaged in this meeting. Abby
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