Free The Job (Volume One) by Dawn Robertson

styled hair. He looks like he walked out of his office. Perfection in that business suit.
    “We finished and he went to clean up while I put my pants back on. And when he came back into the living room, he pulled a gun on me. He took the money he paid me back and called me some really nasty names. I thought he was going to shoot me. My whole life flashed before my eyes and all I could think of was my children and them not having a mother. I was so stupid. I was a fool thinking that I could do something like this. I’d rather live in a shelter than ever put myself in harms way like that again.” When the words leave my mouth, I realize how true they actually are. I’d rather live on the streets than risk my life like that again.
    “Madeline, none of this has to be like it is. I hate that you went to meet that guy and if it was up to me, you’d never have to look for money again. I know you don't know me, and I don’t know you either, but I’m going to help you in any way I can. Not because I want to sleep with you. Don’t get me wrong, that sex was mind blowing and I’m up for more…” He smiles at me with that grin that could melt my panties right off. “But you are a good person and I’m going to help you get back on your feet any way I can.”
    I want to cry and I don’t want to take a hand out from him. But there comes a time in your life when you have to realize you need help and be mature enough to accept it.
    “I’m putting this house on the market. It’s too much for me and the kids, it has too many bad memories.” I admit. “I have a job interview on Monday with Joseph Roberts law firm as well,” The words just continue to flow out of my mouth.
    “Can I touch you?” Brian asks me, and I’m confused as to why he would even ask.
    “Yes, why couldn’t you?”
    “You’ve had a really traumatic day, Madeline. I don’t want to hurt you anymore.”
    “I’d feel better if you just held me for a couple minutes.” I admit in my moment of weakness. I don’t want him to know exactly what he means to me already, but I’m pretty sure he already knows anyway.
    “Madeline, it’s all going to be okay. I’m going to make sure of it. I know this may be a little overwhelming for you, but I’ll take it as slow as you want. I’m not going to let you go.” Brian whispers into my ear.
    “Why me?” I ask him, staring into his gorgeous eyes.
    “You’ve brought light back into my life. Light that I’ve been missing for so long. You make me smile. You make me happy. You are the first thing I think of every morning now, and the last thing I think of before I go to sleep.” He admits.
    “Do you believe in fate?” I ask Brian, wondering if I am crazy for going out on this limb.
    “I do, and I also believe in soul mates.” He replies.
    “Do you think Audry was your soul mate?” I know I am pushing things now. I don’t want to think of the answer he is going to come up with. But, I want to get everything out there in the open with us. I don’t want to be a good time or a replacement. I want to be his everything. I want to be someone’s everything.
    “Audry was a lot of things, but if I am being completely honest, no. She wasn’t my soul mate and I am sure she would have said the same about me. We loved each other unconditionally, but every once and a while we would realize there were things we were just too different on. Or things would happen that would put a rift between us. We kept it together because we were best friends. I’m not looking to replace her; no one could ever replace her. I just want to be happy, Madeline. And you… make me happy. You make me more than happy. Please don’t think about Audry, because she is in the past and you, Madeline… You are my future.”
    I don’t want to think about the weight of all he has told me. I just want to lay here and smile and think about the life we could have together. Despite my completely horrible day, I know that when I lay my head down