Tim spoke up for Tasha, “She seems to be in quite a bit of pain now. Is there anything you can give her?”
The nurse gave him Tasha’s chart and he took another look at it. “Yes, I think we can give her something for the pain. Tasha, how did the medicine work for you last night?”
“I think it worked fine. I fell asleep so I’m not sure.”
The physician gave the nurse some instructions. She left out of the room and returned a few moments later with Tasha’s pain medication.
“Well Ms. Stevens, I’ve written you a prescription for the pain meds you’re taking now. If you find they are not working, call my office. And, that’s pretty much it. As soon as you are ready, you can go home. Just make sure to schedule an appointment with your regular doctor as soon as you can.”
He gave Tasha a warm smile and shook Tim’s hand before leaving the room.
Before the nurse left out of the room, Tasha asked her about her clothing.
“I’m sorry Ms. Stevens but those had to be destroyed. You’ll need someone to bring you something else to wear.”
As soon as she left, Tim pulled out his cell and made a call. Tasha had no idea who he was speaking with “I need you to messenger me a women’s full length coat, a zip up jersey dress and a pair of boots over to First General hospital.” He looked over at Tasha, “What’s your size?”
Who messengers clothes? You go to the store to buy them right? Did she really care? She was just thankful she didn’t have to wait for someone to go to her house to find something and then have to come back to the hospital. She gave Tim her sizes.
Tasha waited for him to finish his call. “Do you think I can use your phone? I need to see if Mr. Links can pick me up?”
Tim lifted his brow, “I thought Eric was coming to get you?”
“He would have but he has these really important meetings today.” Tasha rushed on because she already knew Tim and Sabrina didn’t care for Eric. “He’s been preparing for these meeting for months. I told him not to worry about me. I’m a little banged up but nothing serious. I want him to wow them today.”
Tim didn’t say anything but his disapproval was written all over his face. Instead of giving Tasha the phone he made another call.
“Janis what does my schedule look like for today? Cancel everything except for my meeting with Davenport. See if you can push that up and make it a conference call. Otherwise I won’t be available this afternoon.”
Tasha knew he was busy. She didn’t want him to rearrange his day because of her. “Tim, you didn’t have to change your whole day around for me? I’ll be fine. I’m sure Mr. Links can help me out.”
“Did you forget…he’s in Palm Springs on that reunion trip? I see the pain all over your face. You can barely move. It’s no big deal; I’ll just work from your apartment. You’d do the same thing for me.”
“I would you know.”
He smiled, “I know.”
A half an hour after Tim hung up the phone with his assistant, the messenger walked into Tasha’s hospital room carrying high end shopping bags with the items he’d requested.
Chapter 12
Tim pulled up in front of Tasha’s apartment. It had taken longer than it should have to get her home from the hospital. He’d taken his time trying not to make any sudden moves in the truck. She was in a lot of discomfort and he didn’t want to add to it with all the jarring, shifting, and shaking from the ride.
One minute they were talking and the next she was asleep. He knew it was because of the medication and hoped that it would ease some of her pain. Tim hated to have to wake her up. She looked so peaceful and…beautiful.
Tasha had an amazing pair of eyes. He knew that. And, it didn’t take anyone else to tell you about them. You’d have to be blind not to notice. When those eyes were focused on you, Tasha could make you feel as if she were looking into your soul. According to his brother Craig and other business associates, she could look directly into theirs.
After parking the car, he spent probably more time than was acceptable looking at her. Her hair had fallen and covered part of her face. His hands itched to move it away so he could continue to see what was underneath. This was the first time; he’d actually allowed himself to appreciate just how gorgeous Tasha was. Even in her sleep and fresh-faced, she still held an unexplainable allure. She was a natural beauty and had a sweetness about her that was rare.
Eric was a lucky bastard who didn’t appreciate what he had. Nothing would have kept him from being at the hospital if Sabrina had been in an accident.How he could not be there for her was beyond reason. Tasha deserved so much better than that jerk. Tim would give anything for Sabrina to put half the effort into their relationship as Tasha did with Eric.
Tim wasn’t a caveman. He didn’t care if his wife wanted a career. Hell, he’d do any and everything to support her if that is what she really wanted but Sabrina’s career was all consuming. She didn’t seem to even try
