Fallen for Her: Book 2 by Ava Armstrong Read Free Book Online Page A

finally she let herself go.  “I feel the same way.  Had a lot of fun with you last weekend.” Ella confessed. 
     
    Boomer woke and cried to go outside.  “Hey, I’ve got to go.  See you Friday.”  And Ella ended the phone call.  She put Boomer’s leash on and walked outside.  She didn’t want to lead Ray on and make him think she was his girl or something like that.  It was only a kiss .  Or, was it?  She had never been kissed like that before.  And Ella wanted more than anything to just be in Ray’s presence and laughing once again. 
     
    When she got home, she asked Molly next door to take Boomer overnight.  She knew Bob wanted nothing to do with the puppy.  And, she knew better than to leave Boomer with someone who didn’t want him.  Plus, she trusted Molly.  She loved dogs as much as Ella did, probably more. 
     
    She packed an overnight bag and put it into her car.  Ella, Cassie and Paige would leave for the shopping adventure right after work tomorrow.  She remembered to pack her toothbrush and mouthwash.  Then tossed in a pack of spearmint gum for good measure.  She wasn’t thinking of keeping her breath fresh for the shopping trip; she imagined dinner with Ray alone and maybe a few hours of conversation afterward.  What was she thinking?  She wanted so much to see him again.  The shopping trip was all about being in his presence, not the usual girl stuff. 
     
    When she got into her car to drive to the office, there was a post-it note written in Bob’s handwriting on her steering wheel, “I’ll miss you, honey.  Call me when you can.”  That was nice of him.  Maybe he felt badly that he fell asleep without kissing her goodnight.  Maybe he sensed she was slipping away.  Bob didn’t want anyone to tell him he couldn’t have something he wanted.  That was his nature.  He was persistent, if not somewhat spoiled in getting his every wish.  She found that annoying sometimes.  Especially when he talked down to service people or treated some of her friends disrespectfully.  It was as if he didn’t even realize he was doing it.  Ella wondered if that would ever change, then realized it was insane to expect Bob to change his personality for her.  He wasn’t even aware he was behaving improperly.  That was who he was. 
     
    That was one of the things she noticed about Ray that was so different.  He was respectful to everyone he met.  It didn’t matter if a guy pushed a broom or drove a truck, he said hello to everyone or nodded to acknowledge their existence.  He made eye contact.  He smiled and laughed.  And, the funny stories were enthralling.  He was a guy who had been around, experienced in ways that Bob never would understand.  Not that Ray was a thug, but he had a touch of the street about him.  He was a bit of a ruffian and having that essence made Ella feel protected, safe, almost like she did when her father was alive.  She imagined he would protect her with brute force if need be.  She never had that feeling of security and refuge with Bob. 
     
    She looked at the post-it note written by him.  It took a lot for him to do something like that.  He was usually in a rush to get to his office.  She rarely had breakfast with him.  He was an early riser and so busy throughout the day, he seldom contacted her.  She wondered why he left this note at this time. Was he trying to make amends for some of his behavior?  Did he really love her?  She had so many more questions than answers at this time.  Maybe getting away with the girls would be a good thing for a night.
     
    When she pulled into her parking spot, she put Boomer on his leash and walked inside.  The receptionist smiled and winked at her.  Ella wondered what that as about.  When she walked into her office space at the brokerage, there was an enormous floral bouquet of pale pink roses, there had to be two dozen.  Ella ran to open the card and a few of the women in the office gathered