Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?
“Chapter Eighteen Lauren woke up to the persistent sound of the phone ringing in the kitchen. She stumbled out of bed, grabbed Grayson’s shirt and tiptoed out. Bright sunlight hit her eyes as she made her way across to the phone. Last night she’d been so preoccupied she’d forgotten to close the drapes. She wondered if her neighbours had enjoyed the show She squinted at the miniscule phone display which revealed her father’s private cellphone number.
‘Daddy, it’s eight in the morning and it’s Sat...urday. Why are you calling me?’ His trademark hearty laugh boomed down the line. ‘You should be up and about making your fortune, sweetie, not lounging in bed.’ Lauren flopped onto the couch and pulled one of the large cushions against her stomach. ‘Don’t tell me, you’ve already made yours and you’re moving on up to world domination.’ ‘You’re too funny, darling.’ He laughed again. Lauren squeezed the cushion hard. Why was he being so nice? He rarely called her sweetie any more, only when he wanted something.MoreLess
‘Daddy, it’s eight in the morning and it’s Sat...urday. Why are you calling me?’ His trademark hearty laugh boomed down the line. ‘You should be up and about making your fortune, sweetie, not lounging in bed.’ Lauren flopped onto the couch and pulled one of the large cushions against her stomach. ‘Don’t tell me, you’ve already made yours and you’re moving on up to world domination.’ ‘You’re too funny, darling.’ He laughed again. Lauren squeezed the cushion hard. Why was he being so nice? He rarely called her sweetie any more, only when he wanted something.MoreLess
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