Fighting for Love (Boston Love 2)

Chapter 49

Rory

Moving forward

My heart raced as I listened to the live dispatch from the Boston Fire Department.

“Engine 33, all members are safely out of the building.”

“Fire alarm answering Engine 33, all members are out of the building.”

I let out the breath I was holding and fell back against the sofa. My heart raced as I dragged in one breath after another to calm myself down.

“Holy shit. No wonder this was a concern of yours. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Rory, you can’t do this to yourself. You’ll go insane.”

With a nod, I replied, “I know, Autumn.” Sitting up, I dropped my head into my hands and groaned. “But I have to know he’s okay.”

My cellphone vibrated on the coffee table before ringing. It was an unknown number.

“Hello?”

“Rory Adams?”

I was instantly on guard. “Yes, this is Rory Adams.”

“Rory, this Professor Williams at Harvard University.”

With a grin, I replied, “Hello, Professor Williams. How are you doing?”

He chuckled. “I’m doing well. And how are you enjoying practicing law? Have you gotten that real-world experience I talked about?”

I chuckled. “Well, if you mean working day and night and taking every case I possibly could…then yes, I’ve gotten real-world experience. But…I’ve left my mother’s practice. I’ve decided I no longer want to practice law.”

“Really? How interesting. What are your plans?” he asked.

Standing, I moved to the window and looked out at the snow flurries. “Honestly, I’d love to teach.”

“Rory, you just made me one happy man.”

I chuckled. “Why is that, Professor?”

“Because I’m thinking of offering you a job.”

A smile spread across my face. Autumn mouthed, “What?”

Holding up my finger, I asked, “What kind of job?”

“A teaching position. A course in union law. I saw the news conference a few weeks ago, and when your name was mentioned I took that as a sign. I’ve had a note to call you.”

I jumped up and down like a schoolgirl. Autumn giggled. “Yes! I’d very much like to speak with you regarding a teaching position. I mean, I’m somewhat up in the air right now about things, but I’d love to speak with you regardless.”

“Great. Shall we meet for coffee tomorrow at Crema Cafe, let’s say around eleven?”

“I’ll be there.”

“I’m looking forward to talking to you, Rory.”

I had to bite on my cheek to contain my excitement. “As am I, Professor Williams. See you tomorrow.”