Forgotten Truth (The Forgotten Series Book 1) by Virginia Wine Read Free Book Online Page A

father?” It makes perfect sense that it should be him.
    “Your father and I don’t speak after your mother, Meredith’s death. We went our separate ways, I need someone I can trust Nathan.”
    “Why? Why don’t you trust my Father?”
    Mac doesn’t give me a reason, but just lets the words hang in the air. What does he know?
    “You are the only one who can run my company after I’m gone.”
    His emotions are rising and I quickly want to tame them. “Of course, Uncle Mac. Whatever you need. I’ll be there for you.”
    He drops his head and sighs heavily. “Here’s my card. I’ll be contacting you with additional details. And I’m so incredibly proud of you.”
    Fear rises up and I’m instantly in panic mode. “What if I fail?”
    “And what if you fly?” He rises, pats my shoulder, and walks away, leaving me speechless and with too many unanswered questions, and real no answers.
    All I want is to turn the volume down on the world.
     
    ***
     

~Bryer~
     
    I DON’T HEAR from Nathan, so I think a visit to the gym with Gen is in order, and the treadmill has my name all over it. Although I would rather watch paint dry, we arrive after work. While I hit the treadmill, Gen chooses the elliptical as her poison, which plays right into my plan. The elliptical equipment is conveniently located by the offices.
    “You worry too much,” she says. “He is totally into you, girl.”
    “Uh- huh, and that’s why I haven’t heard from him.”
    “He’s a man, Bryer.” She has a point, and she’s off to her position.
    Nathan has a client and he’s focusing on the job at hand. I don’t expect him to approach me while he’s working so I put my earbuds in and start running, while the sweat pours down my back. I realize I sure do sweat a lot in front of this man, but it’s never for the right reasons.
    Clayton makes his way out onto the floor. He looks around, stopping to check Gen out while Nathan finishes up. I watch as Nathan walks over to Clayton, stopping only feet from where Gen is giving that elliptical a run for its money. Sly girl . I love my partner in crime. She’ll hear every word, my little spy-girl.
    “I see your new friend is here,” Clayton says in a sarcastic tone.
    “Friend?”
    “I can see why you really want to date this one.” Clayton smirks.
    “Jesus, Clayton, I already admitted I like her. She’s different. It’s like dating the girl next door.”
    “And that’s a good thing?” Clayton’s brows go up.
    “Yeah. I’m tired of daddy’s girl with daddy’s money and their only ambition is to look for a new daddy to take care of her. Why do you think I never get close? They just want a trophy husband. Save your breath, Clayton, and keep your eyes off of her. If I kill you, I won’t have anyone to tease.”
     
    ***
     
    IN THE MIRROR behind me, I see Clayton shaking his head as he walks away. I’ll get every single detail of their conversation from Gen the moment she meets me in the women’s locker room.
    “It’s disgusting how much I love you, Bryer,” Gen says. “I wouldn’t do this for anyone but you. It’s kind of pathetic. He admitted he likes you.”
    My heart beats faster.
    “Do believe it now?” Gen wraps her arm around my shoulder to reassure me.
    As we casually leave the locker room, I see Nathan leaning against the door frame close by, waiting.
    “Bryer,” he says.
    That one word stops me in tracks, and Gen knows to keep moving.
    “I enjoyed our date.” Date …He stares down at me. I look into his eyes for a hint at what he’s thinking, but his expression gives nothing away.
    “So did I, Nathan.” I smile and he returns it, showing one dimple.
    “What about Friday night?” He leans in close, resting his right hand on the wall above me, and whispers in my ear, “You did call me a sex god.”
    I’m flustered, but I quickly recover. “Throwing my inner thoughts back at me?”
    He laughs. “Yes, I use whatever I can.”
    “That’s a lot of pressure