Crossed: Book Two (A NEW ADULT ROMANCE) by Emma Browning Read Free Book Online

gossip to you?” I reply.
    “Sorry Kase, you’re my girl so I just thought…”
    “Yeah, I know, don’t sweat it.”
    “So, where are you? I heard Vancouver. Is that true?”
    “Yeah, that’s where I am. I tried to keep it a secret, but screwed that up. It only lasted as long as it takes for a package to get from Vancouver to Big Sky. Real genius I am.”
    “Oh, really. The package? Hmmm…. Yeah, the package…”
    “What’s that mean?” I inquire.
    “Well… I don’t know… if I didn’t know ya better… sounds like somebody maybe… well… yeah, somebody wanted someone else to know where she was.”
    “No frickin way. I had no such intention.”
    “Yes, you did,” She presses.
    “ NO, I didn’t.”
    “Yeah, ya did.”
    “Holy shit, Nick, you’re not going to support me either?”
    “Come on Kase. Why not? Everybody loves Tyson. Everybody loves you. You guys are great for each other. He’s a frickin GOD for crying out loud. Have you looked at him lately? And you told me yourself, ‘he’s the perfect gentleman.’”
    “Yeah, well, I’m not so sure about that anymore.”
    “You are living in a fantasy world Kase! He just ended his multi-million dollar agreement with the US Government to be with you. For nothing. For nothing but you . That is something my dear.”
    “Multi-million? I knew he had something-”
    “- Something ? Did you see the cabin, the cars, and the things he doesn’t really have to worry about? There’s a lot of money there, Kase. And he’s letting go of it for you. Because you couldn’t wait. Two years. That was all.”
    “Aw Nick, you’re making me sound like a real fucking jerk here. I’m not that bad am I?”
    “No, you’re fantastic. Sometimes we just all need someone to help us see what’s going on. No big deal. You know I’m here for you.”
    “I know you are. It’s just all so damn confusing. It’s not a straight line, my life. And along comes Tyson and everything is so straight forward with him. Marcus told me he gets what he wants out of life, and I’m fighting that. Probably because I can’t get all the things I want to get out of life. I’m all crossed up right now. I just don’t know which way is up or down. I’m trying hard Nick, but it’s so hard sometimes. You know, right? You’ve been here before, haven’t you?”
    “Kasey, you love him. And you need to stop this and get on with loving him. He loves you and you guys need to get together on this. That’s where I am.”
    “I just… I just don’t know anymore.”
    “Well, I can’t come out there this time. I can’t get any more time off. I’d be there right away if I could. You know that.”
    “I know Nick. I’ll just call you back soon. I don’t know if I just need some time or what.”
    “Just don’t complicate it Kase. Guy loves girl, girl loves guy. It doesn’t have to be so hard.”
    “Then why…” I start to say and then, “Just call me back tomorrow to check on me. Okay?”
    “Of course.”
    “Promise me you’ll do that.”
    “I will.”

CHAPTER 10
     
    I get the call back from Nicky, but it’s tonight, not tomorrow. Her words are fast and frantic and I can’t understand what she is saying.
    “Nicky, calm down. Slow down. What is going on?”
    “It’s Marcus. Oh my God, I can’t believe it. I just got a call from Tyson… and it’s… its Marcus.”
    “Marcus? What? You’ve got to slow down so I can understand you.”
    “Marcus… he’s hurt really bad.”
    “What do you mean? Where is he? Are you with him? Is he there? Where are you?”
    She regains some of her composure and continues, “I’m at my apartment. Tyson says Marcus is being flown back right now. But it’s bad. He’s hurt really bad. He didn’t say much more. Oh Kasey…”
    “Where is Tyson?”
    “I don’t know, he didn’t say and I didn’t think to ask because I was so concerned about Marcus and what he was trying to tell me. He was really broken up too. I couldn’t hardly