Xander had been on the road for almost an hour when he decided to go ahead and call the number back. Picking up his cell, he punched in the number and waited for the truck to connect his call. After the third ring , a lady picked up the line “ Jenkins, Martin and Lowe. How may I direct your call?”
“Olivia Jenkins please.”
“Please hold one moment. Who may I say is calling?”
“ Alexander Green.”
“ Oh yes Mr. Green , Ms. Jenkins has been expecting your call.”
Xander sat there tapping out a rhythm on the steering wheel as he waited for Ms. Jenkins to come on the line. He was shocked when she answered, her voice was soft and smooth like satin.
“Mr.Green , I’m glad you have returned my call.”
“ Ms. Jenkins, I’m kind of confused as to why you are contacting me at all. Until your call this morning I had no clue I had an Uncle Lyle.”
Sighing Olivia looked down at her file, then gently said “ I was made aware of the fact you may not know of him. Your Uncle let me know that when I took him on as a client several years ago. I know you live quite far away, but I’m afraid this matter needs to be discussed in person.”
“Where exactly is your law firm located? I live in Louisiana, and am currently on the road headed towards my cabin for a couple weeks.”
“ We are located in Dallas, Texas. If you will give me the location of your cabin, I’ll make arrangements to fly out and meet you.”
Xander was wondering what this could be about, that it’s so important she needs to fly right out. He had an extra room at the cabin, it wouldn’t hurt to let her come meet him.
“Ms. Jenkins, no plane will be necessary. My cabin is in Texas, just off Lake Whitney, I believe that’s about an hour and a half from Dallas. I don’t mind you coming down to meet with me.”
“Wonderful! Let me make arrangements for a hotel, when are you expecting to make it in?”
He laughed and said “ I’ll be there 9 tonight. But there aren’t any hotels near there. I’m on the south side of the lake. This time of year all the rental cabins will be full as well. But even those aren’t close. Nearest store is a good 15-20 minutes away. You can come meet me, but you’ll have to stay at the cabin. Where I had it built there aren’t neighbors close either. What do you Drive?”
Sighing knowing she wasn’t going to get out of this, she owed Lyle. She said “I drive a truck.”
Grinning Xander said “ Don’t sound so pained. It’s a beautiful spot just make sure to pack for several days.”
“ Mr.Green why would a pack for several days? If I meet you there this evening , I should be able to head home tomorrow.”
Xander laughed and said “ Well that may very well be Ms. Jenkins, but if this rain storm hits like predicted, neither one of us are leaving there for a few days. You could always wait to come, but I don’t know how long it will be before you can make it down here.”
“In that case, Can I bring my dog with me? He can’t be left alone that long.”
“Sure, this is my cell number, just call me when you get close to the area and I’ll meet you , the roads are kinda hard to find.”
After ending the call, Olivia sighed and called her father’s extension. Knowing he was going to tell her to be careful but she had to go. She took a deep breath as her father answered.
“ Livie , what can I help you with?”
“Hi Dad. I just got a call back from Alexander Green.”
“ Wonderful! How did the call go? ”
“ He had no idea who Lyle was until I left the message.”
“ Well we figured that Livie. So what aren’t you telling me? Did he agree to let you fly out there to meet with him?”
“ I don’t have to fly out. Mr. Green is on his way to Texas, he said I’m welcome to come to his cabin and meet with him.”
“ Alright so what wrong Livie?”
“ There are no hotels close, He says it’s off the south side of Lake Whitney. Completely secluded and says I’d have to be there tonight. There’s evidently a big rain storm that’s suppose to hit in the middle of the night. No one can get to or from the cabin after it rains for days.”
“Did you do a background on this guy?”
“Of Course I did. He’s a writer, 30 yrs old, no criminal record, never had any problems growing up or in school. Seems like a decent guy, volunteers at the local children’s hospital, donates to a lot of charities. I don’t think he’s a danger Dad.”
“ What about Rebel?”
“ I’m taking him with me. Already asked Mr.Green , but I’ll keep in touch with you while I’m there.”
“Alright Livie, just be careful. Call me when you get there, and keep your cell on you.”
“I will Dad, I love you. I’m going to take off to get things done before the drive.”
“I love you too Livie.”
YOU ARE READING
Texas Summer Rain
RomanceWhen Alexander Green receives a call from a lawyer out of Dallas, his life will never be the same. Alexander has always enjoyed his life, a successful novelist living just outside of New Orleans, La. The only thing missing was the love of a good wom...
