Can't Get You Out of My Head by Sue Shepherd

Author:Sue Shepherd [Shepherd, Sue]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: families, romantic comedy, love and marriage, twins, Second Chances, sisters, chick lit, Heartwarming, happy ever after, friends, rom com
Publisher: Corazon Books
Published: 2018-03-25T18:30:00+00:00

Thirty-eight

Beth waited. She knew her sister was dying to tell her. ‘So, what is it?’

‘You sure you want to know?’

‘What is it, Lisa?’

‘It’s a man, and he’s your fiancé. He was coming to meet you at your house for dinner about … um …’ Lisa tried to get a look at Beth’s useless watch. ‘Three hours ago!’

Beth questioned herself, aloud. ‘Oh, God. How could I have forgotten about James?’

‘What about him?’ Michelle asked.

Beth was ashamed that she’d spent so much time in the pub with Charlie, and hadn’t even thought to tell him she had a fiancé. ‘Oh, just that he was coming to mine for dinner. Mum will have told him I’ve gone out.’ She chewed her lip. ‘I hope he’s not mad at me.’

Michelle asked Charlie, ‘I suppose she’s told you all about her wedding. I can’t believe we forgot to mention it in the pub. Too busy remembering how nutty you were.’

Just for a second, Charlie flinched. Turning to Beth he asked, ‘Wedding? But … you didn’t say.’ He glanced at her left hand, but there was no ring. James wanted to save up for a really good one.

‘No, sorry. Like Michelle says, we got caught up talking about the past and …’

‘But … you’re too young.’

Beth bristled. ‘Not really. Michelle’s mum was married at twenty-one.’

Lisa didn’t let the opportunity pass. ‘Yeah, and divorced a few years later. And your point is?’

‘Who’s the guy?’ Charlie quizzed.

‘James. I met him in Australia.’

She noted the recognition on his face. ‘I see. The holiday romance in Sydney?’

‘Yes. Listen, you must come to the wedding. Michelle and Ricky are coming. It’s only going to be small, but I’d love it if ‒’

‘I can’t be at your wedding, sorry.’

‘Are you going back to Singapore?’ Michelle asked.

‘I don’t know.’ Charlie shook his head. ‘Maybe.’

‘But I haven’t told you the date of the wedding yet. How do you know you can’t make it?’ Beth was confused.

‘I didn’t say I couldn’t make it, I said I couldn’t be there. There’s a difference.’ Charlie looked deep into her eyes.

‘Oh, right.’

By now Michelle had begun rummaging around in her handbag for her front door key. ‘Who’s coming in for vodka?’

‘Just me, I think.’ Charlie gave Beth a sad look. ‘Have a great wedding, OK?’

‘I will.’ She grabbed his arm. ‘Will I not see you again before the wedding? It’s not for a month. Can’t we meet up?’

‘If you were my fiancée, I’d not want you meeting other men.’

‘He’ll be OK. I’ll tell him we’re just old friends.’

‘Come on, Charlie.’ Michelle had the front door open and called to her boyfriend. ‘Ricky, we’ve got a guest, clear the lounge floor.’

‘Please, let me see you. I’d really like to.’ Beth still had hold of Charlie’s arm.

‘Beth, you must know what I came back for. Don’t make this any harder for me, please?’

‘I’m sorry. That I didn’t tell you sooner. I know it sounds daft, but I forgot to mention him. I was having so much fun and …’

Charlie’s brow creased.

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