A Stranger's Kiss by Fielding Liz

Author:Fielding, Liz [Fielding, Liz]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Classic Romance
Published: 2012-11-03T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIX

THEY descended through the murk of low cloud into Heathrow, the grey day reflecting Tara’s mood. At least they had been spared the silence of the outward journey. Adam had worked furiously on the new project all the way, waving away the food the stewardess offered without even asking if she was hungry. Not that she cared. Food would have choked her.

He kept up a steady stream of dictation until her wrist had ached and she had enough in her notebook to keep her totally occupied throughout Monday when Adam would be at the clinic. She would need it.

* * *

How she got through the weekend was something else. Sleep seemed to deal with most of Saturday and she woke in the evening, wondering vaguely whether she had anything to eat in her tiny freezer.

Food did not much appeal but she had no bread and no milk and she made a dash through a wet evening to a nearby store owned and run by an extended family of Italians, which never seemed to close. The sharp clear air brought a touch of colour to her cheeks and she was greeted warmly, as an old friend.

It cheered her a little, and she decided that hungry or not she would make some scrambled eggs on toast before curling up in front of the television. She juggled the eggs and milk and loaf of bread as she struggled for her keys, finally managing to open the door without dropping anything. She had just put everything down in her tiny kitchen when there was a sharp rap at the door. She frowned. No one knew she was back so it couldn’t be Beth. Besides Beth wouldn’t make that unholy racket.

Tara cautiously slid the chain across and opened the door a crack, letting out a startled scream as she saw the tall helmeted figure, night-stick at the ready.

‘Come on out, miss. It’s no good trying to escape.’ The fierce creature had a voice to match his appearance but his expression was obscured by the visor of his helmet. She opened her mouth, but no sound came out. He moved a step closer.

She slammed the door. ‘What do you want?’ She tried to shout, but her voice was shaking too much.

‘I’m from Maybridge Securities, miss,’ he said, briskly. ‘The occupant of this flat is away so be a good girl and give yourself up. It’ll save a lot of bother.’

She sagged against the door. Adam had said he would have her flat watched. She released the safety chain and opened the door. ‘I’m sorry, but you gave me such a scare. I’m Tara Lambert.’ He was unresponsive. ‘This is my flat. We came back a few days early, Mr Blackmore...’ She had no need to explain. ‘You can check direct with him. He’s home.’ Unless he was at the clinic with Jane.

The man seemed unimpressed. ‘If you could just identify yourself?’

‘I don’t have to identify myself. I live here. I...’ Tara sighed. The man was simply doing his job, however unwelcome.

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