Somewhere in My Heart by Jennifer Scott

unresolved.  He made a public apology to his girlfriend, one that most of the public didn’t know about.  He wanted her to forgive him for how he had behaved and wanted her forgiveness.  They were all curious to know who it was and if she ever did forgive him.  Billie knew the girlfriend they were discussing was really her.  She wondered how she could have missed that interview.  She was grateful that there were not pictures of her printed along with it.  She knew there was a reason for her to keep their relationship private.
     
    The other comment that shocked Billie was that Joy Edwards had separated from her fiancée.  This news had arrived the same time Joy’s duet with Chris Brady had hit the top ten on billboard.  She thought that news would make some men happy, because Joy was very beautiful.  Rose discussed possibly doing a duet with Ricky in the future.  Billie loved that idea and was glad someone had thought of it.
     
    Billie decided to mingle and talk with some people that she never actually had a chance to talk to before then.  One of the things worried Billie.  She heard that Andy might stop by.  He could tell Ricky everything that happened a few months earlier.  She knew she had to tell Ricky the truth before he heard it from someone else.  But first, she had to find him. They had split up when Billie had tried to get to know a few of Rose's guests.
     
    Billie found Ricky in one of Rose’s stables.  She was sure that was where he would be, because of his love for horses.  She began, “Ricky, there is something that I need to tell you. I have been meaning to tell you for a very long time.” 
     
    He claimed, “I know what it is.  I have actually known this whole time.  I have heard all about it.” 
     
    Billie pleaded, “When?  Who told you?”
     
    Ricky answered, “It is nothing to be ashamed of.  Someone you and I know very well, filled me in on it.  I didn’t want to believe it at first.  But, since you have finally decided to tell me yourself, I appreciate it.  Dennis just made it sound worse than what it really was.” 
     
    Now Billie was confused.  She asked, “What did Dennis tell you?” 
     
    Ricky responded, “That you weren’t interested in him or any relationship right now.  And I happen to know that you are thinking about dating again, and you are worried that I might take offense to the way you treated my brother.  Don’t be.”  Billie didn’t know what to say about that, except the truth.  Just as she was about to tell him, Rose found them and told Billie there was someone there to see her. Billie just knew it was Andy.  It was only one of Ricky's business associates; one she had an appointment with later in the day.  Billie was relieved, but had to make sure if Andy was still coming.  Rose told her that he couldn’t make it after all. 
     
    Billie wanted to forget everything that had just happened.  She still had to tell Ricky her secret soon. The following day, everyone decided to go horseback riding. Billie knew Ricky would enjoy that part of the weekend the best.  She and Ricky sort of got sidetracked from the others. They decided to give the ride a little bit of a challenge.  They started chasing each other.  They had no idea what was about to happen. Rose’s palominos started acting strange.  They were uncomfortable.  When Ricky slightly hit Billie’s horse with a whip, it went crazy. Ricky went after the runaway horse.  The horse Billie was on reared back and she fell off.  Ricky quickly dismounted to help her. He called for the others to come and help, too.  They drove her to the nearest hospital.  She received the best care possible.  Ricky found out her condition and reported it to the others that were with him.  She had some torn ligaments in her leg.  She had to be checked in for a few days.  So, Billie ended up being in Nashville longer than she had planned anyway.
     

Chapter 5
     
     
     
    Once Billie was