~~Casey Clipper~~ How about a Silent Love excerpt and teasers (graciously provided by my teaser expert, Gina)? Yes? Beth silently slid into the cafeteria before the lunch hour crowd descended like vultures. It was just plain easier for her that way. She stepped into line without grabbing a tray. She’d eat at her desk…again. While she carefully examined the less than appetizing food, she took note of the price for each item to be certain to pull out the correct amount of cash. A bottle of water, a tuna fish sandwich, a fruit cup, and an oversized chocolate chip cookie would cost her absurdly fifteen dollars. As she approached the cashier, she felt the presence of someone behind her, but didn’t bother to turn around. They’d end up engaging, and she didn’t want that to occur. When it was her turn to pay, the portly woman behind the register looked past her to whoever stood behind her and smiled brightly. A large body stepped around Beth and held out a fifty dollar bill. She followed the large frame up and up and up to find Sean Millen grinning down at her. “Hi,” he said. She smiled shyly. “I’ve got your lunch,” he said. “Oh, no, please, no thank you,” she said quickly. He smiled wider, showing off a set of perfect porcelains, which made his features look years younger, and if possible, even more striking. Square jaw, clean shaven, distinctly sharp facial features. He should have been on a movie set somewhere, not cooped up in a hospital donning scrubs. She stuck her twenty out towards the cashier, who shook her head. “No, no, Doctor Millen wants to pay for your lunch, dear. We never argue with the man or his brother.” Beth sighed and sagged. She saw Sean chuckle and looked his way, her eyes narrowed. He held up his hands. “It’s not that big of a deal, Beth. Let me buy you lunch.” “All right,” she relented. “Great, now you have to sit with me since I bought you lunch.” He spun and darted towards an empty table. Gaping, she wanted to argue, but he was already too far away, and all she’d do was create a scene. A tray magically appeared in front of her. She looked to the cashier, who grinned and nodded for her to take the plastic germ harborer. Sullenly, she snatched the thing and sulked over to Doctor Millen. Did everyone in this hospital know him? When she approached the table in the corner – how he snagged that prime one she had no idea – he stood beside a chair, waiting. Gallantly he pulled out the chair for her to sit. She slid into the seat feeling self-conscious. How was she ever going to pull this off? His fluid movement around the table caught her eye. Thankfully he took the seat across from her, but not before greeting two middle-aged nurses who wandered into the cafeteria. Flirt. So we meet again, he said. She tried to focus on what he said, but that mouth of his was far too sensual for a man. A full bottom lip and a top lip that wasnt too full but not thin. What would that mouth feel like on her overheated body? Oh, lord. His mouth quirked knowingly. Busted. Im sorry, what did you say? she asked quietly. We meet again, he said. Desperately she tried to focus on him and not look at the table to avoid eye contact. Somehow she managed a polite smile. Maybe. What do you do here at the hospital? he asked. She jumped on the opportunity to disconnect from his mesmerizing gaze. Instead she focused on positioning and unwrapping her lunch on her tray. I work on charts and billing to make certain everything is correct to get the highest re-imbursement from the insurance companies. A quick glance up, she saw his eyes light up with mirth. So youre the reason I get into trouble with the department head. Arent you the head of the cardiology department? A slight tilt of her head. Did she misread a document? He laughed. Yes, and Im constantly in trouble with myself. Unable to help it, she laughed. Not only good looking, but a sense a humor as well. Whatever woman held his attention at home sure was lucky. Wait, was he married? Are you married? she blurted. He spat out the sip of coffee he took. Um, no. I wouldnt be sitting here if that was the case, he answered. For some odd reason, she felt relieved. Are you? he asked. She shook her head and bit her bottom lip. Four years ago she thought shed be engaged, married, and have popped out two kids by now. But life had had different plans for her. ###
Posted on: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:38:58 +0000
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