The Neighbor #4 (The Neighbor Romance Series - Book #4) by Claire Adams Read Free Book Online Page B

said.
    “Ryder, you can go into see Dr. Borski now,” a
nurse’s assistant said, standing at the door.
    “I’m going to make a scene if I don’t get my way,” I lied and then smirked.
    “Fine, let’s go.”
    ****
    We sat together in Dr. Borski’s office. It wasn’t an
exam room and it wasn’t sterile, but clubby in atmosphere. I expected the
doctor to offer Ryder a cigar. Dr. Borski was about sixty-five and he was very
distinguished. I thought he was going to be a stuffy doctor who didn’t mind
giving folks bad news. He proved me wrong immediately.
    “How’s it going, Ryder? I have to apologize for
passing your case over to my colleagues for the past couple of months. Mercy
Corp called and I went running,” Dr. Borski said.
    “I was handled just fine, Rick. This is my very good
friend, Jenna.”
    It was a surprise to be introduced as anything but his golf student.
    “It’s great to meet you, Jenna. The only person I
have ever met is little Sammy. That kid is a firecracker. He insisted on being
here for Ryder’s first chemo. By the time he left, he knew more than some
residents and nurses. I ’m glad Ryder brought in his very good friend to this appointment. It
is the type of news one wants to share.”
    Ryder put his face in his hands and sighed. I moved
my chair closer to his and placed my arm around his back.
    “Ryder, there is no evidence of cancer in your body.
Your blood counts are normal and your scan is clear. You are cancer free,
Ryder.” Dr. Borski smiled.
    Ryder stood up and put his hands in the air. He
lifted me off my feet and squeezed me like a python. Then he kissed me hard.
    “Did you hear that baby? We are going to celebrate
like never before. I couldn’t have gotten through this without you...”
    Ryder whipped his iPhone from his pocket. It was his
cancer phone. He threw it on the plush office carpet.
    “Would you like the pleasure?” I looked at Ryder.
“Go for it. You’re wearing the boots for it,” Ryder said and Dr. Borski nodded
in agreement.
    I jumped up and down, destroying Ryder’s stupid,
second phone. After a few moments of celebration, Ryder and I sat down again.
    “I don’t remember having so much fun telling a
patient he or she was cancer free. It has been a long road and you deserve
every fortune that comes your way. Check with Irene on your way out. She’ll
make an appointment for you in about six months.”
    “Thank you, Rick. I couldn’t have done it without
you and your team.”
    “And thank you for helping the kids with cancer
already. They look forward to the free golf clinic you and your buddies put on
every year.” Dr. Borski opened the door for us to leave.
    We made it to the parking lot. It was my turn to
push Ryder against the car. I pushed my body close to his and he never felt
more virile. I tossed off his golf cap.
    “You won’t need that anymore. You have plenty of
years ahead to collect a million caps.”
    “You’re right… You know, when I saw you walk into
that office, I didn’t know whether to hug you or strangle you. But now, I just
want to put my cancer free head between those thighs and linger a very long
time.”
    “Easy there…”
    He grinned. “Pop the lock Jenna...your backseat is
waiting.”
    “Mm. It is tempting, Ryder, but I have other plans for you
tonight.”
    “Really…Well, I’m going to surprise Sammy tonight.
He has been so worried, the poor kid. I’m going to drive out to his mother’s
house, which will take some time because I’ll hit rush-hour traffic. I’m gonna take him for ice cream and I won’t be home until
late. As much as I hate to delay our celebration, I must.”
    “I would hate to stand in the way of a dedicated father.”
    “Would you rather I wasn’t one?” Ryder asked.
    “Of course not.”
    “Good. I will be home late so I will call you in the
morning.”
    “You know where I’ll be.”
    “I will be thinking of you as you lay all snuggled
in your bed.”
    “I’ll be dreaming of