of yourself and worry about everyone else instead, then it’s my job to put you first, even if that means me acting like some kind of alpha male in front of you. You are my priority, got it?”, Cade gruffly spoke to her as he looked at Kres intently.

“Damn. I like him”, Francie stated.

“Ditto sistah. Ditto. Uhmmm, Cade, do you have any brothers?”, Grace asked.

Kresley snorted. Francie looked on expectantly, as if she, too, needed to know that answer and Cade just snickered and sat behind Kresley’s head, propping her upper body up with his own chest and arms. He indicated for Francie to give him Kresley’s food and tea and stated that he was an only child. Kresley felt good laying against him like this. She was relaxed and seemed to like him taking care of her for now. She got her food situated in front of her on the linens and took a long swallow of her sweet tea. He watched her eat, making sure she was eating as much as she could. Kresley softly laughed at her sister and friend’s antics as she ate, but didn’t say much.

The nurse brought some pain meds for her and stated the doctor would be in shortly. Cade cleaned up her trash and helped her lay back down against the pillows, tucking in blankets around her. He sat on the side of the bed again, facing her and gently stroked her forehead over and over again. Kresley’s eyes soon closed and it seemed she drifted off to sleep. Dr. Davis soon came in and stated that Kresley had no concussion and could be released to go home. He would have paperwork ready in a few minutes and then they could leave. Kresley thanked the doctor and shifted on the bed to wait.

The discussion then began about who was going to take Kresley and Grace back to Whimsy Events. Francie stated that she would do it, but then Cade found out that Grace and Francie lived close to each other and on the opposite side of town from where Kresley lived. It would make more sense for Grace to ride home with Francie, then Francie could just drive her to work in the morning, where her car was still parked. It really worried Cade when he found out that Kresley actually lives at the warehouse. There was a furnished 2nd story apartment-flat over the main offices that Kresley lived in by herself. Cade needed to take her home and do a walk through of the warehouse and also her residence. It would make him feel better knowing she was safe.

Surprisingly, none of the women argued with his logic and soon the release papers had arrived and Cade was watching Kres hug both her sister and friend goodbye and getting into his unmarked sedan. He settled her inside and buckled her seat belt for her. His face was close to her own and he waited until her eyes rose to meet his and after hearing her quietly tell him thank you, Cade leaned in and gave her a sweet, soft kiss on her lips, her cheek, across her eye lids and last on her cute nose. “You’re very welcome, Kresley.” He then got into the driver’s seat and drove out of the parking lot towards Whimsy Events and Kresley’s apartment.

Chapter Six

Group chat titled “Kres and Big Sexy” with Anderson sisters and Grace, minus Kresley.

Grace: OTWH, Kres is Big Sexy. Francie driving me home then to work in morning.

Birdie: So Kres is going home? Do I need to go to her, stay?

Gertie: Baby sis finding some compassion? I’m impressed.

Birdie: shut the hell up Gert. I feel things, have a heart, all that shit. I’m no Tin Man.

Gertie: Geez. Pushed a button there, huh? Sorry, didn’t mean to sound bitchy. You’d do anything for us, have done anything for us. Baby sis is spectacular.

Grace: Francie is driving, dictating to me what to type. Francie says grow the hell up to both of you and we have bigger fish to fry right now. Big Sexy is totally the package for Kres. She’s going to need pushing by sisters and me to seal the deal.

Birdie: Seal the deal? As in sex? Or as in ‘til death do us part?

Grace: Both. Francie says both as well. We found out he’s 34 years old, never married, no children. Both parents are deceased and no siblings. So, he’s older and wiser than Kres by a few years. We know Kres is going to drag and leave finger nail marks in any hard surface, but we both saw her and Big Sexy (aka Cade) at ER. And OMG, fireworks. He is definitely alpha material. And took care of her, but took no shit from her either. She was putty in his hands. Oh, and his aunt is Ms. Mae Grantham. Nice lady with amazing cheese straws at event functions. #cadewinning #cheesestrawsarelife

Gertie: Oh man, cheese straws. Now I want some. Note to self to call Ms. Mae soon. I have to meet this man. Like tomorrow. Anyone who can make Kres quiver and be putty needs have his pic in dictionary by the phrase “professional big sexy”.

Birdie: Agreed. All of the above. But if Kres knows we’re pushing, she’ll clam up. So, subtlety is name of the game. That means you need to keep your mouth shut Francie and Gertie. And Grace, you need to keep your snorts to yourself. No jokes at Kres’ expense. No kissy noises when Cade and Kres are near. Oh also, let’s not forget a dead body was found at our business. Phones will be ringing tomorrow when gossip catches fire. Do we know who died? Did Kres or Big Sexy say? I haven’t heard anything yet.

Grace: No idea who dead person was. Neither said, but I think Kres knows. But you know how she is, afraid Francie would Facebook it live or something. And as I typed that and read it out loud,

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