Heaven Sent by Alers Rochelle

Author:Alers, Rochelle [Alers, Rochelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9780373831906
Published: 2011-12-07T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

Serena delivered the glass of fruit juice, a pad of unlined paper, and a pencil to David. A mysterious smile played about her lush mouth when he thanked her with a smile that made her pulse quicken with its sensuality.

He sipped the juice slowly, watching Serena over the rim of the glass. She reclaimed the chair vacated earlier and picked up a book from the table. Once he’d drained the glass, he gathered the pad and pencil, drawing horizontal lines for treble and bass staffs. Notes appeared on the lines and in spaces in rapid succession as he half-sang and hummed softly under his breath.

The sound of his singing prompted Serena to glance up from her novel. His hand moved rapidly across the pad, drawing more staffs and filling them with notes just as quickly. She was transfixed with his intense concentration. After more than half an hour he put down the pencil and massaged the area over his left eye.

Closing his eyes, David clenched his teeth and prayed that the dull, throbbing pain would disappear so that he could complete the first phase of his music project. When he opened his eyes he found Serena staring at him.

“I think you’ve overtaxed yourself,” she stated, rising fluidly from her chair to settle down on the floor beside him. Peering at the page, she noticed it was filled with a profusion of sharps and flats as well as notes. “It looks very complicated.” He had written a musical composition that included parts for piano and guitar, horn and drums.

He stared, complete surprise on his face, his pain temporarily forgotten. “You read music?”

“My mother would be very disappointed if I didn’t, after eight years of piano lessons.”

Leaning over, David cradled her face between his palms. “You’re perfect. We’re going to make a wonderful couple. Will you collaborate with me?”

She shook her head. “Surely you jest, David. I’m not an accomplished pianist.”

“Let me evaluate how accomplished you are. I assume you have a piano at La Montaña?”

“Yes. There’s one in the living room.”

“Help me downstairs.”

“Not today.”

Releasing her, he reached down and picked up the cane. “Either you help me or I’m on my own.”

Pulling away from him, she rose to her feet. “You’re impossible. I’ve never met a man more stubborn, more vain—”

“And more arrogant than you, David Claridge Cole,” he intoned, finishing her statement.

“I don’t believe you. Now you’re finishing my sentences.”

Using the cane for support, he stood up. “Help me, Serena, or you’ll be responsible if I fall on my face and—”

“No.” She maneuvered close to his right side, then without warning snatched the cane from his loose grip. He nearly lost his balance, but managed to right himself. “I said not today.”

David glared down at her from his impressive height, seething. He knew he could easily take the cane from her, but decided it would serve no purpose. He was more than aware that he could not navigate the staircase without her help.

Vertical lines appeared between his dark eyes. “You win.

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