Page 83 of Saved By A Dark Billionaire
"No, this isn't your fault. Neither of us expected him to show up out of the blue. I still don't even know how he found me." I shook my head, taking my last bite of my sandwich.
"Don't worry, we'll figure it out. Do you want to stay here for now? Until he's gone back to New Hampshire?" His offer was very tempting. I didn't want to be bothered by dad again, but what if he came here? I don't want to involve Lucas anymore than he should be. I bit at my cheek as I contemplated my options.
"Are you sure? What if he finds me here? I don't want him bothering you."
"I'm sure, Rose. He won't bother me, stay with me." He was almost begging me at this point. He leaned closer to me, his lips a mere centimeters away now. When he spoke they would lightly graze against my own, almost tickling them.
"I'll stay with you," I said, causing him to smile widely. "Just until my dad leaves." I added for good measure.
"Good enough for me. Let's go get your clothes for the week." He kissed me tenderly, as he lifted me off the island, placing me gently on my feet.
"Okay, let me get my bag." I grabbed my things, looking at my phone for the first time since we got here. I saw I had a missed call. My heart stilled when I noticed who it was. Lucas had done too good of a job distracting me this weekend and today. I all but forgot I was waiting to hear back from the doctor. You would think it would be the most prevalent thing on my mind.Do I have cancer?Yet somehow amongst the eventful and drama filled weekend, I had forgotten all about it. Lucas noticed I had stopped moving. He approached me almost cautiously.
"What's the matter?" He asked.
"I missed a call from my doctor," I said with a shaky voice.
"Call her back!" Lucas' eyes widened in worry. He wanted answers, too.
I decided to place it on speaker phone when I was placed on hold by the nice receptionist. The hold music somehow made me more nervous. I feel it should have the opposite effect. I chewed at my nail as I waited for her to pick it up. Lucas was nervous too, only he was deadly still. All his nerves had rooted him to one spot and frozen him stiff.
"Hello, Ms. Brewer?" I heard my doctor's familiar voice on the other end.
"Yes, hello. I am so sorry I missed your call earlier," I responded.
"It's no trouble. I was calling about the results of your biopsy on the mass we found in your breast. It is what's called a fibroadenoma. It is not cancerous. You won't need any radiation or follow up treatment aside from your regular screenings." The relief that swept over me was so powerful it made me tear up.
I am okay. I don't have cancer.
"Thank you so much!"
"Of course, this is news I am glad to give. I'll see you again in 5 months for a screening and don't forget your one week follow-up with your surgeon." She reminded me.
"Yes, thank you!" My voice cracked with emotion.
"Goodbye, Ms. Brewer."
"Goodbye."
The moment I hung up the phone, I was swept off my feet. Lucas held me close, spinning around with me for a moment. When he put me back down, he immediately kissed me. It was a kiss so loving it made my knees buckle. I could feel every ounce of care he had for me in this kiss. He was happy for me. We both were. Finally,somegood news.
"Rose, this is great! We need to celebrate."
"Depends on what you have in mind." I wasn't exactly up for partying on a Monday night.
"Leo, Hailey, Rachel, and Lisa all come over here and we celebrate together with food and some wine. Nothing wild, but something. Come on, Rose. Let me celebrate with you!" He pleaded with those adorable puppy eyes he does.Damn those eyes.
"Fine. I'll ask Hailey, but you ask everyone else." I pointed my finger at him. "Now let's go get my clothes." Lucas drove me to my flat but as we rounded the corner I noticed dad's pick up truck parked in front. I ducked down so fast, I almost hit my head on the dashboard.
"That's his truck," I whispered to Lucas like my dad could hear me, even though I know he can't. Lucas' hands tightened around the steering wheel.
"We'll buy you some clothes for the week. Sorry, Rose. I know you hate shopping, but it's either shopping or we go upstairs together. I can be by your side while you face your father, if you want."
"Shopping, definitely shopping." I blurted. You know it's bad when I pick shopping.
Lucas nodded, keeping his eyes on the road. I noticed he's actually a very safe driver. His eyes never leave the road, not for a second. He waits at stop signs for the full amount, making sure there are no cars coming. He even waits at a green light for a couple of seconds, in case someone decides to run a red light. I feel very safe when Lucas is driving.
He grabbed my hand, squeezing it tightly as we drove past my flat. He took me to a small shop nearby, knowing I would not enjoy a mall in the least. We ventured inside, finding some jeans, pants, and a few cute shirts. Lucas then picked out some underwear for me, being goofy and shameless the entire time. He made me laugh with his antics and for the first time in my life I didn't mind shopping so much.
