Alaura time off to travel for her book she co-wrote with her sister. The book is the story of her life that she began writing after she retired from riding at fifteen. The book is touring with the first weeks stop in Texas. Texas has so many memories for her with racing and after. In the book, she discusses her love for Texas. It was the state she recovered in after surgery to begin to learn how you ride her horse, Kay, again. After thirteen years, her and Kay was back on the track this Saturday. So yeah, Texas has a place in her heart, and always will.
Alaura and Erie arrives to their hotel in Dallas after taking Kay to Alaura trainer's horse to rest until today practice, and Sunday's race. Their day was packed with activities from morning to tonight. They arrived at the hotel then grabbed breakfast. " How's Roman?" "Good. He's coming to the show tomorrow. I sent him a ticket." Alaura smirked. "Who's all coming?" " Besides me then Mom, Cameron, Kristiana (Cam''s wife), and Roman. Oh! Emma Rose is coming too." Alaura nodded as they ate then headed to Starbucks before Barnes and Noble. Walking into Barnes and Noble, Alaura saw there was a poster with her book on it, as well as fans that passing the doors of the store. She walked to the back and an hour later was ready for the signing.
'Over two hours of signing and one to go,' Alaura thought as the next individual came up to get their book sign. Erie sat beside her sister as she signed the book then looked at the person, a little girl in with a service dog. "What's your name cutie?" "Lora." Alaura nodded standing then hugged the little girl, as she did all the buyers of her book today. After hugging Lora, Alaura took an hour break to grab a snack and lemonade. As she finished her Oreos with peanut butter and lemonade there was a knock on the door asking if she was ready.
She walked back out and as she sat down Mark said " Hi Darling." Alaura looked at him "Why? Just why?" "I read your book and wanted it signed then I wanted to talk."
"Talk or walk away right after I said something?"
"Talk darling, but I'm going to advise you-" then lower his voice so only she can hear "-to be careful because with your smart mouth talking may not be the only choice."
Alaura cheeks turned red as she nodded afraid to speak. She began to put the pen to the inside cover then Taker stopped her "have it say 'To Mark, Love your Darling Alaura Rose.'" Alaura signed the book like he wanted.
An hour later, Alaura was finished. As she walked to the back with Erie she saw Taker was waiting by the dressing room door. She opened the door allowing Glen and Mark to follow them in. "Can we talk allow?" Alaura nodded causing Erie and Glen to step out. Erie, knowing her sister will text her when the conversation was over, decided to read in a corner at the store. Glen grabbed coffee relaxing until his best friend came to find him.
Alaura sat on the desk as Mark stood against the door. "Ready to leave?" "No. I just read your book, so I know you like to bolt when a conversation becomes something you don't want to deal with." Alaura looked annoyed as he stood there know there is no way out of this conversation.
"I'm sorry I walked out. I began to feel bad for your situation. I went from thinking I want her tonight in everyday: to fuck and please in ways she never thought possible to worrying how emotional you may have been at that time. I am not that type of person to want to be emotionally attached with some, but with you I can't help it. I want to get to know you, but I don't want to scare you with the real me." Alaura nodded understanding. " I need you in my life in a form, I'm afraid I will pity you or frighten with my lifestyle I want." Alaura jumped off the desk and walked over to him. "Relationships and me are not in the cards for each other, but it's something you read. Why don't we get to know each other as friends? Meaning you get to know me beyond the book, and I get to know you beyond your career." Mark liked that idea. He hugged her. He bent down so his lips was next to her ear " I have a surprise for you tomorrow." He kissed behind her ear then stood straight walking to the door saying "bye Darling" as he walked out.