Shattered Heart (The Hart Series) by Stewart Ann & Nash Stephanie

Author:Stewart, Ann & Nash, Stephanie [Stewart, Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-03-03T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 12

Friday, December 7, 2012

The plane boarded twenty minutes ago and there is still no sign of Oliver. I’m not sure what the holdup is, but he better get his ass in gear and get on the plane. If I knew there was going to be a problem, I wouldn’t have stowed my phone in my purse. In the overhead compartment. Lame, I know. But, I took a Benadryl half an hour ago so I figured I wouldn’t need it.

Oh, and did I tell you the great news? I got a window seat, which is the exact opposite of where I want to be. I have no desire to watch the plane take off or admire the clouds. You know that Twilight Zone movie where the gremlin creature sits on the wing of the plane? Gulp. Definitely not my idea of fun, so if Oliver bails on me, I’m going to kick his ass.

An older gentleman takes the seat next to me. He has a sweet smile and his grey hair shimmers against the rays of the early morning sun shining in from the window. After he takes off his windbreaker and lays it in his lap, he turns to me, “Going to Reno, eh?”

I smile and try to swallow my nerves. The Benadryl should be kicking in by now. “Yes. Never been. You?”

He nods. “Sure am, darlin’, visiting my daughter and grandsons.” He takes out his wallet and pulls out a photo of a beautiful young woman with dark hair, pixie cut, natural make-up and two young boys, a splitting image of their mother. I smile, somewhat lost in my thoughts. I’ve always appreciated family photos. Although they’re a reminder of what I’ve lost, they’re also a keepsake of all the memories I cherish.

“You visiting family?” he asks, blatantly wanting to continue our conversation.

I shake my head no before replying, “Business trip.”

“I hated traveling for work, puts such a strain on relationships. My wife, Betty, practically threatened to divorce me monthly.” He chuckles as a ting of sadness wrinkles his eyes. “I’m sure your family misses you when you are away. You have kids?”

I’m not quite sure how to answer this. He seems harmless and it wouldn’t hurt to confide in someone I just met. Heck, why not? This is something I should rejoice in, telling anyone who will listen. But, like everything in my life, right when I decide to move forward, I’m knocked down a few pegs. As I’m about to entrust my secrets with a total stranger, my throat closes up and I stare in shock.

What. The. Fuck.

Instead of Oliver’s goofy grin, I’m staring up at Alex’s cocky ass smirk. His piercing eyes hone in on me while he places his carry on inside the overhead compartment. He looks between the three seats. He doesn’t seem too happy, but I’m thankful we have someone between us. No deep, life altering conversations this trip. Nope. No sirry-bob.

“Miss, you okay?”

I shake my head and turn my attention back to my traveling companion.

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