Sabrina whispered, “Even after everything that she’s done to me you still love her?”
“Yes. I’m not always happy with the choices either of you make, but it’ll never stop me from loving her…or you. I’m hoping in time you’ll learn to forgive each other. No matter what we’re still family. A crazy family but family none the less.”
“I’ll never forgive her and more importantly she’ll never forgive me.”
“Never is a long time. The anger will fade in time and when it does, I hope you can find a way to rebuild your friendship…no your sisterhood.”
She couldn’t image it.
“Daddy what are you doing? I’m taking off my coat. I figured if you didn’t have anything else planned I would stay the afternoon and watch a little tv. Is that okay with you?”
Sabrina smiled for the first time in a long time. She gave him the remote and snuggled up into the crook of his arms just like she did when she was a little girl. They spent the rest of the day that way.”
Chapter 34
Tasha had been in Dallas for several months now. It was different from Chicago but it was definitely a fresh start.
Although, she was still finding her footing as the Director of Cultural Awareness with the AllenDyne Foundation, she loved it.
There was so much to do helping at risk youths, that she could literally work twenty four hours and still not get everything done. Being busy helped to ease some of the loneliness. She still hadn’t made many friends outside of her co-workers.
However, tonight, some of the ladies from the foundation were going out to celebrate a huge contribution from an anonymous benefactor. He or she would be revealed next month at a luncheon in their honor.
It was the end of the day when her co-workers, Lauren and Janice, popped into her office.
Janice sat on the edge of her desk, “Tasha you’ve got to come out with us tonight. You always say no. But, tonight we’re not taking no for an answer.”
Lauren sat in the chair opposite Tasha, “Yes and if you’re lucky, maybe I’ll hook you up with my husband’s brother, Jeremy. He’s a nice guy.”
Tasha propped her elbows up on her desk and placed her chin in her hands. “You guys, it’s been a long week and I’m exhausted. I’m just going to go home, have a glass of wine and relax. And, I’ve told you both a million times, I’m not interested in dating anyone right now.”
Lauren and Janice exchanged knowing looks. Then, Janice spoke, “Hmm…and just why is that? Is there a special guy?”
Tasha smiled, “No. There is no special guy. I just moved here. I’m still trying to find my way around the city.”
Janice stood up, “That’s interesting because there is this really gorgeous guy out front who says he’s a friend of yours from Chicago. If he’s only a friend then I’m going to flirt with him. Did I mention his taste in flowers is incredible?”
The smile that had been on her face completely disappeared. She tried to act nonchalant but wasn’t very convincing, “Did he give you his name?”
Janice and Lauren both said in unison, “Timothy Horne.”
Tasha swallowed hard. What was he doing here? He heart was going to beat out of her chest.
“She looks nervous to me. What do you think Lauren?”
“I think he was more than just a friend from Chicago and I can’t wait to get the story.”
Tasha laughed nervously, “You guys do realize I’m standing right here.”
Janice responded, “Are you going to stay in here talking to us or leave him standing out there?”
“Can you give me a minute and then send him in?”
Lauren smiled, “Yes. We’ll let him know. Since we’re the last ones in the office we were just going to take off after that if that’s okay? Or, should we stay until he leaves?”
“Oh no, your shifts are over so you can take off. I’ll be safe with Mr. Horne.” At least she hoped.
Janice followed Lauren out of her office.
Tasha hadn’t talked to Tim in almost six months. She needed a minute to get herself together before she came face to face with him. She stood up to smooth her skirt and dry her sweaty palms.
Why was she this nervous to see him? He’d hurt her. She should hate him. Yet, he still starred in all of her dreams every night when she went to sleep. There was soft knock on her door. Janice brought Tim to her office.
“Ms. Stevens, Mr. Horne is here.” She stepped out of the way so that Tim could enter. “Lauren and I will be leaving unless you need anything else.”
“Thank you Janice, I’m fine. Have a great weekend.”
Breathing was next to impossible when Tim walked through the door. Janice closed the door when she left.
Tim stood there looking every bit as handsome as she’d ever seen him. He appeared to be just as nervous as she felt.
He couldn’t get enough of looking at her. It had been six long months. Tim had waited to try and see her because he needed to give her some time and some space.
“Hi…I um…brought you some flowers. I didn’t know what your favorite flowers were so I had them put
