Page 46 of Broken: Taylor
Not sure how much to tell him, Allison wanted to kick herself for bringing the subject up. “She seemed a bit annoyed with me at the cookout the other night. Strange since I’d never met her.” It was best not to say anything about the subsequent visit.
“Not sure. She can come across that way. But she’s a good person.”
She dipped a piece of toast into her egg yolk. Felicia was up to something and there wasn’t any doubt in Allison’s mind that for whatever reason Felicia didn’t like her. Since Taylor was the only thing they had in common, it had to be the woman was infatuated with him.
“Maybe she is in love with you and thinks that for some reason you and I...” She waved between them. “Not sure how since I had a date with Ben.”
“Or it could be she’s interested in Ben.” Taylor gave her a pointed look. “I’m sure Felicia is not interested in a relationship with me.”
“Men can be clueless,” Allison said lifting both shoulders. “Anyway. Are you going to town? I need a ride.”
“I can do that.” He pushed himself up and limped to the back door and opened it to let Luke and Leah’s dogs out.
She followed his broad back from the doorway out. Both hands on the flat surface of the deck railing, he looked toward the horizon. From his wide shoulders to tapered waist, the man was a vision. However, he was also closed up and a mystery to Allison.
His mixed signals drove her crazy. He’d kissed her and acted as if he had more to say. Today, there was a wall ensuring she kept her distance. Allison had been sure he’d bring up the conversation they’d started the night before.
What was next? Was he interested in her or not? Did she even want to go out with him again? If he was the sleep with you and disappear type, it was best she continue on her plan to move on.
She went to the bedroom to put on her shoes and grab her things, hoping Leah would show up because she needed to get away from him as soon as possible.
Back in the living room, the dogs raced to her when she returned. After taking time to pet each one, she straightened and met Taylor’s gaze. “Okay, I’m ready.”
He stood and reached for the cane. “Let’s do this.” He limped to the door and did well using the cane only to go down the three steps. Although he concentrated on each movement, he also kept an eye on her. Allison opened the passenger truck door and climbed in. She’d considered opening his, but decided against it. He was trying to do for himself.
When he climbed in next to her after throwing the cane behind the seats, he huffed. “I could’ve fallen out there by myself. I’m going to tell Luke, you didn’t watch me.” He shook his head in mock displeasure.
“Ha.” Allison rolled her eyes. This was the Taylor she liked, the easygoing one that enjoyed kidding and picking on people. Perhaps if she could change how she felt about him, they could remain friends and hang out.
And who was she kidding with that one?
