Southern Romance by Crystal Smith Read Free Book Online Page B

Jade just sat their staring into the fire.  When he couldn’t control the yawning anymore he went to bed.
         The next day, Emmy and George prepared for their departure.  Their flight left at six pm and it would take them roughly two hours to reach the airport.  The boys finished the chores and had already headed back to their busy and exciting lives.
         When Jade came in, Emmy Jean again questioned Jade if he could handle it.  Jade reassured her over and over. 
         “Where is she by the way?”
         “Back out by the pool again.  It seems that when you told her she needed the sun, she took it literally.  She spends a lot of her time out there you know.  She gets up and helps around the house and then as soon as she is done, she goes to the pool.  Her and Juggar seem to be quite comfortable out there.  She looks at peace when she is there you know.  She fell asleep a short time ago.  Don’t let her stay out there to long please.”
         “I won’t.  You guys gotta get going.  You don’t wanna miss your flight.”
         They gathered their things up and left out.  "Will you tell her where we have gone?  She looks so peaceful out there I don't want to disturb her.  And besides, I think your best friend is a little protective of her.  Your Dad went out there a little while ago to ask her if she wanted some fresh lemonade and that darn dog wouldn't let him anywhere close." 
         "Yes Mom, I got this, and apparently if I don't the dog does, go have fun.  Call when your flight
    lands."
         "Go ahead honey I need to talk to JT for a minute."  Emmy Jean went on to the truck.
         "Son, I don't think there is going to be a problem.  You know Rick trusted us with her.  You make sure nothing happens to her.  You do whatever it takes to keep her safe.  You understand what I am telling you Son?  Anything it takes?"  The seriousness in George’s voice was enough to let Jade know exactly what he was talking about.
         "Dad I won't let her get hurt.  I promise.  It will be fine.  Go and enjoy your anniversary."   George was a little apprehensive about going.  He had a bad feeling and usually when he did, something always happened and it wasn't good either.  But he didn’t wanna worry Jade about it.
         Jade stood there waving as he watched them leave down the drive.  He went back inside and poured him a glass of tea.  He drank down the glass and couldn't help but to find his way to the window.  She was still lying there.  Only this time she had flipped to her stomach.  "She doesn't know what she has gotten herself into out there." 
         Jade grabbed a jar of salve from the cabinet and went out the patio doors.  Jade stood there watching her as he looked down her body.  Her bottoms had become well, a little shifted exposing some of her finely shaped buttock.  Jade was becoming lost in his thoughts of touching her when she jolted up screaming and flinging her arms.  She ran straight into Jade knocking both of them into the pool. 
    Jade hadn't expected that.  When he came up he co uldn't see Sara.  He started looking around and she was nowhere. 
         Juggar was standing on the side of the pool barking down at the water.  Jade dove down under the water and found her flapping her arms and legs.  He grabbed around her waist and swam back up.  Sara gasped for air.  She held on to the side of the pool and slowed her breathing. 
         “Didn’t you ever learn how to swim?” Jade asked with more of an ordering tone.  She didn't look at Jade.  She couldn't look at him.  She pulled herself out of the pool and grabbed her towel and went into the house. 
         Jade stayed in the pool wondering what had caused her to act that way.  Was she having a nightmare?  Jade decided he would give her some time to herself.  He swam for a while.  He and Juggar played fetch with the tennis ball. 
         When Jade was