CHAPTER 30
posted by Cat @ 7:45 PM
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
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- Name: Cat
- Location: BULLARD, Texas, United States
C.R.Myers is a Texan—born and bred in the Lone Star State. A English/Drama teacher by profession, she received her M. A. from the University of Texas at Tyler. As a teacher and professional speaker, she designed and implemented her own creative course as well as writing college sketches, which were performed on a local television station. She decided to start writing seriously only within the last few years. Since then, she has written eleven novels. Black Ice/Shadowed Road was her first published novel. Since then, Through the Shadows, Red, Red Rose, Lady’s Game, Shattered Illusion, and Blonde Logic have been published as well as nine other stories sold to area newspapers and magazines. Through her writing, she has received cards and letters from fans from all over the US and fifteen different countries. The books have sold well and the reviews have been strong, leading to seven book signings and two out of state appearances. Two of the books have been chosen as books to be presented in Austin at the Texas Book Festival.
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CHAPTER 30
The courtroom was quiet—then blasting with the fervor of loudly expressed sentiment. Niki sat without moving—frozen with the reality of the moment and what it meant. She had done it. Realized her dreams. She had Michael just where she wanted him—or did she? As if reading her thoughts, he chose that exact moment to turn, his deep jade gaze pinning her. She wanted to look away, but couldn’t—held helpless by the force of his will.
“Ms. Reynolds?”
She turned to face the woman holding the notepad—pen poised.
“Ms. Reynolds, how long have you and Mr. Samisen been dating?”
Niki looked beyond the woman. Other reporters were coming toward her. She stood and faced the descending throng. Some were equipped with notepads like the woman. Others had microphones and cameras. She was about to tell them to go away when she felt a gentle tug on her arm. He smelled good, expensive cologne, no doubt.
“We will be giving a press release later this afternoon. Now, if you’ll please excuse us.”
Taking her arm firmly, he guided her through the crowd, following in the wake cut by two hefty security guards. Niki walked mindlessly, as if she were dreaming. She thought later she must have been in a light state of shock.
Once outside the court building she spotted the limousine.
“I’ve got my own car,” she said.
He looked down at her, but didn’t break his stride. “We have some things to discuss.”
She tried to pull back. “I could meet you somewhere.”
“Not afraid of me, are you? Your future husband?”
She winced at his words, but refused to be intimidated. “Fine, we can get the car later.”
The driver held the door, and she climbed in—sat next to the door. He took the other side. “I thought we’d start with the paperwork.”
“Maybe I should have a lawyer of my own.”
He gave her a measured look. “Whatever. I think you’ll find the contract generous and straightforward.”
“I’m not worried about generous. I made my terms very specific. I will expect them to be honored.”
“No worries there. All of your terms have been met.” He paused to present her with a wry smile. “All that could be at this time, of course. We’ll need some privacy for the rest.”
She felt uncomfortable, and her was suddenly hot. “That wasn’t part of my terms.”
“What?”
“You know, what.”
“Do I? Maybe we’re talking at cross-purposes.”
She didn’t answer—just stared out the window. The limo stopped in front of Mr. Samisen’s office, the one she had visited earlier. “Why are we here?”
“My father has everything ready.”
They didn’t talk as they traveled upward in the lift. When they reached the Samisen inner sanction, they were admitted immediately. Several gentlemen rose to their feet as she entered the door. She nodded to each as they were introduced. It wasn’t until the last that she spotted the man at the back. A priest. So the game was about to begin.
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