“Tread lightly, darling. Daddy wouldn’t likethe way you’re talking to his princess.”
Her threat did not fluster him and, he kepton walking, but turned in another direction and took a path thatled to the front of the building.
“You’ll be sorry, Bryan. Nobody walks out ona Dalton. Do you hear me?” His fiancé screamed at his retreatingback.
Jessica scooted away at that moment andheaded for the ladies’ room. She didn’t blame him for just leavingand not coming back inside. She couldn’t help but be curious aboutthe woman, and who her father was. Her remark made her wonder, ifher father financed his election. Then, as quickly as the thoughtentered her mind, she dismissed it. She knew it wasn’t true. HerAunt knew him for the man he truly was. He had a good reputation inthe Senate. He was the type of man, who wouldn’t allow himself tobe someone’s pawn. He would never bargain his soul for a favor.
A woman like her, wouldn’t let this all endwithout repercussions. Jessica just knew it. Things could get ugly,especially now that she would be joining his staff. She sighedheavily and shook her head in discontent.
“What am I walking into?” She said aloud.
Only time would tell.
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CHAPTERSEVEN
Jessica had never slept so soundly, despitehow the evening had turned out. As she rose from her bed, she notedthe time on the digital clock on her nightstand at nine-fifty-four.She could not remember the last time she had ever slept in thatlate. She hurried with her toiletry and went in search of herAunt.
She found Florence outside on the patio,enjoying a light breakfast poolside.
Florence looked up from reading her morningpaper and smiled warmly, as she stepped onto the tiled patio.
“Good morning,” Jessica offered, sighingsoftly as the warmth of the sun’s rays greeted her. “I’m sorry Irose at such a late hour. Did you sleep well?” She bent to place atender kiss upon her Aunt’s cheek.
“I did. Quite well, dear. Thank you. I’msorry your evening was ruined by that crass woman.”
She took a seat across from her Aunt andreached for the carafe of coffee sitting atop a hot plate.
“I rather enjoyed the exchange to be quitehonest,” she smiled. “I have to admit; it was good for my ego. Ican’t remember the last time I stood up to anyone, except Hal,before I left. It was fun.”
Cora entered and placed a warm plate of eggsand bacon before her, patted her head tenderly, and exited.
“You know, I really wanted to pop thatwoman.”
“Does my heart good to hear you say that,despite how unladylike it sounds.” Her Aunt replied happily. Sheraised her glass of orange juice in salute. “That’s the niece Iremember. It’s nice to have her back.”
“That scared little girl is gone. You, thishouse, my freedom these past few weeks, are exactly what Ineeded.”
“How about a quick refresher course on stategovernment?”
Jessica shook her head in the negative andswallowed a forkful of eggs.
“I don’t think that’ll be necessary, AuntFlorence. I couldn’t shut down my brain last night and bored myselfto sleep researching just that topic and what my responsibilitiesmight be for the position I’ll be filling.”
“And, what did you find?”
She took a sip of coffee, beforereplying.
“It’s going to be challenging, that’s forcertain. I’m excited though. I look forward to promoting hisagenda, leading his media campaign, acting as his press secretary,overseeing his social media sites, helping his constituents andanswering his correspondence on his behalf, and whatever else thereis I don’t know of yet.”
They heard the house phone ringing in thedistance and shortly thereafter, Clora appeared in the doorway.
“Excuse me, Mrs. Newcombe,” she interrupted.“Sen. Gallagher is on the line and requesting to stop by some timethis afternoon to meet with you both.”
“Poor man. He probably feels as though heneeds to apologize for that debacle of a fiancé.” Her Aunt offered.“Clora, please tell the Senator to expect to join us for lunch atnoon.”
“Certainly,” Clora nodded and turned to doso.
