In the Stars by Joan Duszynski Read Free Book Online

Raleigh to stand so they can get to work.
    Throughout the appointment he is very attentive to Raleigh and explains a couple things to her and I that we can work on together to help her through this process. She winces several times throughout, but never gives up. She is doing so much better than either of us thought she would be at this point. I am so proud of her.
    When her time is up and we have said our thank yous and goodbyes to Kyle, he stops me as I am getting ready to walk out of the room. I look up at him in confusion. “Caroline, I don’t usually do this, and if you were my patient I wouldn’t be asking you here, but would you mind if I got in touch with you? We could maybe go out for lunch or dinner some time?”
    My eyes go wide. I am genuinely shocked by this, yet excited at the same time. “That sounds nice. Here is my phone, send a text to your phone from mine, and then we will have each other’s numbers and maybe we can work something out.” I reach for my phone out of my back pocket, and hand it over to him with slightly shaking hands.
    Raleigh has now stepped out into the hallway and the door has closed behind her. I can’t imagine what I am going to get from her when I step out. He takes my phone from me and types out a quick text. Our hands slightly touch again as he is handing it back, and, once again, he has a big sexy smile on his face, and, yes, I return a smile right back. “I have to tell you, though, I am only here visiting for the weekend. I actually go to school about an hour away, so it might be hard to work out an available time.”
    He tilts his head slightly to the side, thinking. “Are you visiting for the whole weekend; will you still be here tomorrow?”
    I start to nod my head up and down. “Yes, actually I am here through tomorrow.”
    Then the sex eyes seem to come out, as well as the smile this time when he speaks. “Well than, if you’re able, I’d love to meet up for lunch tomorrow. I can call you later to discuss a time and place?” I suddenly feel shy, yet giddy.
    “That sounds like it would work out just fine.”
    With that, he opens the door and gestures with his hand for me to walk out first, and then leans down toward my ear slightly. “I look very forward to it. I will call you later tonight.” I can feel his breath on my neck as he says this, and a slight shiver runs down my back.
    I smile again and walk toward Raleigh, whom is standing down the hallway looking like the Cheshire Cat, and lightly tapping her foot. Oh boy, I hope she at least waits until we get outside before she starts up. Once I reach her and we both start walking toward the waiting room door, I take a quick glance back toward Kyle and see he is still standing there watching us with a smile on his face.

AT LEAST RALEIGH was decent enough to wait until we get to my Blazer before she starts in on me. She literally looks like she is going to bounce away with excitement, as she rocks on her feet and claps her hands together. “Oh girl, you better start talking. I don’t know what is in the stars for you today, but, damn, they sure do seem to be working in your favor, as far as the male race goes”
    I roll my eyes at her. “Really, Raleigh, can we at least wait until we are safely enclosed in the car before you get me talking?” I don’t think I have seen her move that fast since the accident. She was in her seat, door closed, and seatbelt on before I could even sit down. God I love this girl! I can’t help but laugh at her as I am starting the engine up and buckling, while she very impatiently sits waiting while tapping her fingers on the dash. She has her lips closed tightly together, glaring at me now.
    As I start to drive out of the lot, I decide she has waited long enough.
    “Ok, let’s just say that I possibly just had a type of Carly Rae Jepsen, Call Me Maybe moment. Yes, I think that song fits.” I sit there with a grin on my face.
    Raleigh waves her hand around in the air,