For Fortune and Love
Chapter Thirteen
A couple of hours later, I opened my eyes. Sunlight was streaming in the windows. Ranger was gone. I didn't really have much to do today and I felt a little lost. I didn't have any outstanding skips and my new job didn't start for a few more days. I didn't leave for Miami until tomorrow. I decided I'd clean my apartment and go to the clinic. Getting on the pill seemed like a prudent move after last night.
I swung my feet onto the floor. I couldn't suppress a whimper. I was sore everywhere. I had a bite mark on my breast from Harris the psycho and Ranger's handprints on my hips. I closed my eyes and groaned. I needed a shower and possibly a lobotomy. I didn't want to think about what I'd instigated with Ranger last night. I knew there would be consequences. I just hoped they weren't the kind that lived with you until they were eighteen.
A few hours later, I sat in front of the family planning clinic staring at the Plan B packet. I should probably take the pills just to be safe. We were talking about Ranger. If anyone could get me pregnant it would probably be Ranger and his super sperm. And that was the rub now wasn't it. I wasn't even sure I wanted to take the pills. I put them in my bag. Maybe I'd just let fate decide I thought.
I was eerily calm about the possibility of having Ranger's baby. What I was freaked out about was the realization I was prime-time in love with Ranger. Nothing good could come from that.
I'd made a decision, committed to Morelli, gotten a new job, and promptly shagged Ranger. I thunked my head on the steering wheel and wished for death. I was going to Miami with Ranger. It was possible the death wish would take care of itself.
My phone rang. It was the RangeMan control center. My car was stationary in an unfamiliar neighborhood and they wanted to know if I needed assistance. Well, yes, I thought but none that you can give me. I said no thanked them and hung up. I put the car in drive and went home. I thought about going to my parents to visit, but I just didn't have the energy.
I didn't see or hear from Ranger all day. By the time bedtime rolled around I was mad. Screw him I had a new life and I was going to be happy. I promptly burst into tears and cried myself to sleep.