Rescued Hearts (Hero Series) by Gina Austin Read Free Book Online Page B

answered excitedly and needing to ask Nick a question that’s been bothering her since she met him.
     
    “Has anyone ever told you that you…,” and they both spoke at the same time, “look like Ryan Reynolds?”
     
    “I’ve actually signed a few autographs.”
     
    “No you haven’t.” Susan giggled.
     
    “No. I haven’t but I have been asked.”
     
    “That I believe.” Susan said smiling
     
    “I guess if I ever get tired saving people from fires, I could always go to Hollywood and become a stunt double or something.” Nick added jokingly.
     
    “Not a bad idea.” Susan said.
     
    “Seriously though, What made you become a firefighter?”
     
    “I wanted to make a difference in the community and be a part of something that was bigger than me. I never saw myself working in an office. One of my neighbors where I grew up was a firefighter, so after a few stories with him, I felt that being a fireman was a good fit.”
     
    “Any regrets for making that career choice?”
     
    “Other than our sleep getting interrupted now and then…none whatsoever. I love what I do. I could win the lottery tomorrow and still show up for my shift.”
     
    “Would love to catch you guys in action someday.”
     
    “Who knows? You being a reporter we’re bound to bump into each other again.”
     
    “Hmm…you’re giving me an idea.”
     
    The waitress approached to take their order.
     
    Nick ordered 2 cheeseburgers for the two of us and asked. “Would you like fries or another side with that?”
     
    “Fries please.” Susan said.
     
    “Make that two orders of fries.” Nick told the waitress.
     
    Susan thought she may have to start another fire so her hero could come to her rescue again. Nick thought what a vibrant, courageous, beautiful woman, both her parents dead, she almost dies and loses everything in the fire but she presses on through life. He believes he could learn a thing or two from her as he marvels at the happiness that just gleams from her.
     
     
     

Chapter 13
     
     
    Monday had arrived and Susan was sitting down in the conference room where all of the news reporters and department heads were present. Margaret, the assignment editor, gave Susan a warm smile and began the meeting, “Susan from all of us here at News 7, I want to personally welcome you back to work.”
     
    Everyone in the conference room began to clap in agreement.
     
    “Thank you all for your emails and flowers while I was in the hospital. It’s good to be back.” Susan said.
     
    “Susan, this being your first day back, let’s begin with you. I need a story on this guy named Phillip Brooks, who served 20 years in prison for rape and then gets his charges dropped on a 60 year sentence. Why was where the charges dropped? Pardoned, DNA proved otherwise. Find out what you can. Roger, you’re still on for coverage for the immigration protest. Let’s see, sports department, Chicago Mustangs Derrick Howard came out of surgery for his torn left knee ligament; how’s he recuperating? And next Health and Fitness; Looks like Karen has a pitch for us. Go ahead Karen.” Margaret said.
     
    Karen began her presentation saying, “This story will be titled, “14 Days to a Sexy Body.” I’m going to talk about meal plans and empowering thoughts that are a great way for both men and women to get their bodies to start losing fat in the least amount of time possible! For example, two weeks before I took a trip to Aruba, I planned and wrote down what meals I would eat for the week. I also visualized what my body would look like prior to my trip, while I was exercising, eating and before I went to bed every night. My goal was to lose 5 pounds but I lost 8 in total. Needless to say, I liked the way I looked in my bikini. By taking the action that I did, it opened my mind to new possibilities.”
     
    Margaret was pleased with Karen’s presentation “I’m happy to hear your using your personal experience in this story, Karen.