job.”
“Really? We were wondering how long you would last. I figured you would quit after two hours and your father bet—“ Carl cut himself off and cleared his throat.
“Carl, I don’t really care how funny you and my father think this is. What you can tell him is that I’m not minding this little town at all.”
“Very well, Daniel. I’ll call you in a day or two to check in.”
Daniel hung up the phone. He was done talking to Carl; done with the games. He had only one person on his mind and she wasn’t around. Daniel was shocked at how worried he was about Katherine. He didn’t like her feeling so sad. I really want to see her again .
Rounding the corner on the edge of town, he spotted her. His stomach hit the ground. Katherine was embraced in another man’s arms. She kissed his cheek, then climbed into the passenger side of a Corvette. Are you kidding me?? Daniel wasted no time in flying right up beside the black sports car.
“Hello, Katherine. I’m so glad that you’re feeling better,” Daniel said through his clenched teeth.
“Katherine, who is this ?” asked the tall, blond-haired driver of the Corvette.
“You like rich guys with nice sports cars? Is that it?” Daniel was so ticked off. “So, it’s money that rings your bell?”
“Look, back off before I help you out.” Blond Guy said threateningly.
But Daniel didn’t stop. “You were so worried about me using you, and here you are using him. What you didn’t want to do was come right out and tell me that I’m not the free ticket you wanted. Isn’t that it, Katherine?”
Katherine sat there, embarrassed, pissed off, and hurt. “Get out of here, John.”
“You heard the lady, leave .”
“You women are all alike. Did you know that, Katherine? You are not who I thought you were.”
Blond Guy gave Daniel a dirty look and revved the engine of his Corvette.
“I’m going to go, Katherine, and you’re right, I guess this never was a good idea.” Looking Blond Guy in the eyes, Daniel said “Your car’s a piece of shit .” He didn’t dare say anything else for fear of exposing his identity, not to mention stepping out of his truck and kicking Blond Guy’s ass.
Daniel drove back in the direction of the farm. His heart felt broken, and his head, confused. His mood was very foul. Wait a minute. She has to go back and cover for that Emily woman. Daniel wasn't happy with his thoughts or his jealous rage that was flaring. He found out one thing; when it came to Katherine he couldn't simply walk away.
Daniel raced his truck back to the bar. Inside he found Emily taking off her apron. He approached her without hesitation.
“So, I was kind of hoping that you’d share a dance with me before you left, sweetheart.” Daniel gave her a sexy smile.
“Oh my, you’re just what the doctor ordered!” Emily sauntered over to the jukebox and selected a nice, slow love song. She wasted no time walking into the yummy stranger’s arms.
Daniel turned her slowly so he could face the door. When he saw it open he pulled Emily close to his body, whispered how sexy she looked, then buried his face in her neck. Her perfume was strong and suffocating.
Katherine stopped dead in her tracks when she opened the door. He really is a pig! She tried to hide her hurt and anger and proceeded to the bar like it didn’t even phase her. She was heartbroken. Emily will definitely put out. What a bastard! She watched as the couple flirted and moved slowly on the dance floor.
Daniel knew that he was getting to Katherine. For a little added visual, he slid his hand down from her lower back and squeezed her behind some. Even Emily was surprised, but hell, she wasn’t going to complain. She simply returned the sexy touch.
“Okay, Emily, you’re back on and I’m out of here. Have a nice evening.”
Daniel watched as Katherine snatched up her purse
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