Mile High Love Read Free

earlier.
    Andrew knelt
to help her, reaching for a picture of her daughter that he knew she cherished
above all else.  “Speaking of meaningful things,” he turned the photo so
she could see what he was talking about.  “God Cassie she’s like a mini
you,” he took note of the shoulder length wavy blonde hair and the brightest of
blue eyes. “How is she holding up?”
                  
Cassie took the picture of her little girl from him and smiled for the first
time that day, drinking in the sight of her.  “Abby’s doing...as good as
can be expected for a five year old who lost a parent.”  She could have
faked a happier reply, but she wasn’t in the mood for keeping up
appearances.   “She’s with my sister at the mall, probably clearing
out all of the frozen yogurt by now.”
                  
“Lonnie’s been a big help then?”
                  
“More than anyone will ever know,” she reflected tenderly.   “Abby’s
going to stay with her till I get this business sorted out, which I hope won’t
be too long since it looks like I’m relocating as well.”
                  
“Maybe a change of scenery would do you both good.  I’m more than willing
to handle the sale of your house up here, and I vaguely remember reading
something about a duplex Wesley just purchased as a business asset in
California.  If I were you I’d hit him up for a place to stay.”
                  
“Well, we’ll certainly see about all that.”  Cassie reluctantly put the
picture away, and set about initiating a hug.  “You know I love you,” she
said in good spirits.  “I just hate what you do.”  She pulled away
from him, and laughed.  “That desk thing you have going on over there is
awful, really.”
                  
He knew from their long standing relationship how she felt, and it was nice to
see some of the woman he used to recognize re-emerge, even if it was just to
tease him.  “Sorry Cassie but some of us just need bigger desks than
others that’s all,” he chuckled.  “Now give me a couple of days and I’ll
call you so we can go over the details of your file.” He tapped the side of the
folder she held and opened the door for her. 
                  
Cassie was about to leave the office when she heard him call after her.
                  
“Everyone knows that he did the flying and you were the one that actually ran
the company, but he did this because it was the best thing based on information
you gave him before he died.  It was probably meant as a surprise and he
just never intended on not being around to see the look on your face when he
gave you the news.  I’ll admit, it wasn’t the brightest idea to make that
kind of decision without letting you handle it, but at least he left you the
overriding stock. Whatever else happens, don’t forget that.”
                  
She nodded at his words of encouragement.
                  
 “If I were you I’d go straight to that air show down in Salem and let
them know you’re back in the game, he continued.  “You’re the one with the
creative control, and no matter what they say, it’s still up to
you.”          
                  
 She smiled wickedly as the truth of his words sank in.  “Andrew,
that’s the first really good thing I’ve heard all day.”
                  
“Poor bastards,” he mumbled under his breath. 
                  
“What?”  She tried to look innocent, but he knew her too well to let her
get away with it.
                  
“When you decide to get back up on your feet, they won’t know what hit them.”
                  
“You think?”  She was even starting to feel a little optimistic.
                  
“I don’t think.”  He shook his head and headed back into his office. 
“I