Forbidden Disclosure (A Billionaire in Disguise) by Terri Marie Page B

her.
     
    Walking up to the plane, Rosie grabbed Daniel’s arm.
     
    “Rosie, are you okay?”
     
    “Don’t laugh at me, but I’ve never flown before…”
     
    “It’ll be fine, and I think you’ll love flying. I’ll sit right beside you.” Daniel took her by the hand and led her up the steps.
     
    “Are you sure the horses are okay? I’m worried about them.”
     
    “My father is paying for the vet and for his assistant to transport them to New York. They’re already on the road, and if you’d like you can call them from the plane to check on your girls.”
     
    “Is your pilot… good ?”
     
    Daniel led Rosie to her seat and ordered her a glass of wine. She was absolutely shocked at how beautiful the interior was. It looked more like an expensive motel suite than the insides of airplanes she’d seen on television. After her glass of wine, the pilot moved the jet onto the runway. Daniel was sure that he’d have finger marks on his skin from Rosie grabbing him. But once they were en route, Rosie relaxed and just enjoyed the view.
     
    “Do you live with your father?”
     
    “No, I live in a penthouse that I hate. It’s in Manhattan. I’m going to move back home I think until I get some things figured out. I don’t want to live like I was.”
     
    “A penthouse? My word, you must have thought that room I put you in was the pits!”
     
    “Actually, it was the most beautiful room I’d ever seen. I’ll miss it. I think the biggest thing I’ll miss is the quilt, and the way you made the sheets smell so good.”
     
    Rosie held Daniel’s hand while they landed. As they drove to the mansion, one thing was very clear to her; New York was not Prairie, Tennessee.
     
     
     
    Francesco summoned Carl to his study.
     
    “Is everything all set, Carl?”
     
    “Yes, Francesco, her room is ready. Are you sure you wouldn’t rather have her in the guest house?”
     
    “Carl, she isn’t a guest. She’s family and she will be living here. If she doesn’t like it, then I’ll put her in the guest house. She’s quite a lovely woman who hasn’t been treated very fairly in life. I want to make sure she’s happy.”
     
    “Very well. The barn, of course, isn’t finished for the horses, but Amos Cartwright, an exceptional horse trainer, has agreed to let them stay with him until we have shelter for the two.”
     
    “That’s perfect, Carl. Thank you so much. You’re really going to like Rosie.” Francesco absolutely glowed.
     
    “I think you already do, Sir.” Carl winked, smiled at his boss, and then quickly left the study.
     
     
     
    Rosie was beside herself when the plane was landing. She was more than positive about an impending crash. Daniel tried to comfort her and not bust out laughing at the same time. But her fear turned into amazement when she saw the limo waiting for them.
     
    Daniel hadn’t mentioned to his father about wanting to move back to the mansion. He wasn’t crazy about staying in New York, and if his father was going to give him the business, he’d almost have to stay. Regardless of where he ended up, Daniel knew he would continue to miss the farm, the southern hospitality, and the people of Prairie.
     
    Life in the country had put a polish on the rough, careless man. All of his life he did nothing but make fun of people from the south, the land of the south, and even farmers. He knew that no matter how much he longed to work the land and breathe the clean air of the countryside, it would remain in his past. In reality, I was making fun of Rosie. Daniel felt his embarrassment and anger over his stupidity color his face and his mood.
     
     
     
    The limo ride seemed to take longer. People were trying to get prepared for Thanksgiving and get a jump start on Christmas shopping. The traffic was insane.
     
    “Daniel, is there an accident up here?”
     
    “No, Rosie, it’s like this all the time. When we leave the city the traffic will back off. My father’s estate