Page 44 of Her Cowboy Blind Date

Mel nodded. “You stayed at Logan’s beach house in Byron Bay.”

“A memory I’d rather forget.” Jarrod and Logan hadn’t hidden their love for the white powder. She’d declined their offer to partake, appalled that she’d missed seeing signs of Jarrod’s drug use. She was naïve. He was an actor who’d hidden his vices.

Jarrod and Logan had partied together in LA a few years earlier. Jarrod had failed to make it in Hollywood and had returned to Australia with a chip on his shoulder the size of Texas. Then he’d landed a supporting role in Logan’s action movie that was filmed in Australia.

“Have you heard from Logan?” Mel asked. “He disappeared off the celebrity radar. Kelly mentioned it the other day.”

“Interesting.” Kelly had introduced her to Jarrod. Becky prayed her sister would quit the party scene, return to church and follow Mel’s example. “Logan is hiding out in Gilead.”

“He’s what? No. Why’s he in Kansas?”

“You won’t believe this. Logan has a role in the passion play. He’s Leo’s replacement for Judas.”

Mel’s eyes widened. “And no one has recognized him. How?”

“That’s the problem. A group of girls recognized him last night. Thankfully, Cindy was sitting next to them and sent me a text. I sent Logan a text to warn him. He left early, right after the act where Judas kills himself, and escaped seeing the girls.”

“Hang on. Why are you texting Logan? Aren’t you dating Sam?”

“Logan gave me his number. We’re friends. Nothing more. And guess what he told me? He’s done rehab and become a Christian.”

“Wow. That’s amazing.”

“It is. I’m seeing Logan tomorrow.”

“How are you keeping the meetings secret? Are the paps in town?”

“Not yet. Logan meets me during my walks. We walk and talk. Wear hoodies and sunglasses.”

“It sounds like you’re in a spy movie.”

She laughed. “It’s weird. Cindy’s a big Logan fan, but I can’t let on that I know him.”

“That’s awkward. Does Sam know? What’s happening with Sam?”

“Logan has sworn me to secrecy. Sam doesn’t know anything. Everyone thinks I’m dating Sam. Including Logan.”

“But you’re fake dating Sam, right?”

She closed her eyes. She wouldn’t lie to her sister. “Yes and no.”

“What do you mean?”

“I like dating Sam, and it doesn’t feel fake anymore. We’re friends. Good friends. I’m getting attached.”

“Whoa. You have feelings for Sam. When did that happen?”

“I was attracted to Sam from the start. But it doesn’t have to mean anything. I ignored the attraction and we friend zoned each other. Everything was fine.”

“What changed?”

“Our friendship. It’s getting stronger and deeper, and I love so many things about him. His faith is solid, Mel. Rock solid. He’s a great guy.”

Mel grinned. “You’re falling for him.”

She let out a long sigh. “It can’t work. He’s a cowboy. I’m leaving.”

“Pray about Sam. Seek God’s wisdom and guidance.”

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