Worthington Wives

Chapter Eight

The two weeks went well. Ben and Reyanna were becoming good friends. They were able to sit and talk about funny things that had happened and just ordinary small talk like friends do. Reyanna didn’t dress up for dinner anymore. In fact, she didn’t wear makeup or jewelry or even use any scent besides her everyday coconut body spray. Every night the two sat on the couch and ate popcorn or ice cream in their pjs. Sometimes they watched TV, sometimes played card games, or sometimes they just sat quietly and read books. Whatever they did, they were becoming quite comfortable with each other.

The next morning they got ready and went together to get Avery Sr. discharged from the facility. Reyanna wore her scrubs, light makeup, simple earrings and her coconut body spray. Ben smiled. He was reminded of the day he met her. “There’s my cute little nurse,” he said, holding onto her shoulders and leaning back to look at her. She smiled at him and playfully pushed him away.

In the car, he discussed what to expect when he got to the mansion. “My mom is going to be tough on you, maybe even rude at times. That’s just her, don’t take it to heart. But you are my guest and dads caregiver,” he told her.

“Reyanna, If anybody, even my mom disrespects you, then you come to me. You understand?” He asked, taking her hand in his.

“The weekends are yours to do as you please and the drivers will take you anywhere you wish,” he continued.

“The mansion has rules and mom will expect you to obey them. For instance, if you want visitors, they are welcomed on weekends to come and accommodations will be made for them to stay,” he said, kissing her hand. “You still want to do this?” He asked, hopefully.

“Yes, Ben, of course I do! Now enough instructions, let’s go get your dad,” she said, getting out of the car.

“Hey! You were supposed to wait on me to open your door,” he scolded as he came around to her side. “Oh, I forget I’m in the presence of a gentleman,” she said, smiling up at him.

“You smell wonderful, by the way,” she said, flirting just a little. Ben shook his head at the little vixen, taunting him. Truthfully he loved it, though.

“Hey Dad!” Ben exclaimed when he saw him sitting in the parlor all dressed and ready to go home. “I see you’re anxious to get out of here,” he said.

“Look who came with me, your favorite nurse,” Ben said, beaming at the cute little nurse beside him. “You want to take her home with us?” Ben asked his dad. Avery Sr smiled and said “yes….sweet girl.”

Reyanna kissed Avery Sr on the cheek. “You are the sweet one, Mr Worthington,” she said, giving him a dimpled grin.