The Christmas Fix by Kristen Kelly

Author:Kristen Kelly [Kelly, Kristen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: christmas romance, holiday, Military romance, older man younger woman, sexy lover series, love at first sight, happily ever after story
Publisher: Kristen Kelly
Published: 2019-12-09T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

Charlotte

I’d made a tentative date with a guy from Plenty of Dick, and he was nice enough to take a rain check. I didn’t want to cancel completely because I still had trust issues where Zac was concerned. Especially now.

Zac promised to cook for me again. He texted me his address and we were to meet for a six o’clock dinner at his apartment on Park Avenue. I couldn’t wait to see where he lived.

My tiny bedroom was in disarray because I couldn’t decide what to wear. Snatching my favorite pair of jeans out of my dresser drawer, I threw them on a chair. Along with four sweaters. Two pairs of leggings, a three-piece-suit, and a formal gown. I wanted to look sexy, not frumpy, yet everything that showed off my figure was too formal. I didn’t have the budget for too much in between.

The face in the mirror smiled back at me. “He won’t even care what you’re wearing because he’s going to take it off anyway.” My skin began to tingle. Heat spread through my core.

As I was rummaging through the closet, I remembered Abby had borrowed my adorable, body-hugging red dress. The short one. The very dress she’s seduced Chase with, which lead to her being engaged. The second time. I smoothed my hands over my slim figure, deciding the red dress was exactly what I’d need. Abby still had the dress though.

When I picked up my phone to call Abby, Chase answered instead.

“Who is this?”

“Oh. Hello, Mr. Remington. Can I speak to your wife?”

“Not at the moment.”

“Um, ok. Can I ask why not?”

“Because she just had another miscarriage. She’s in with the doctor, right now.”

My heart plummeted. Abby wanted a baby. I lost count as to the number of times her dreams had been dashed. “I am so so sorry, Mr. Remington. Is there anything I can do?”

“No, but thank you and call me Chase. I’m sorry I was so abrupt. I’m just..Not myself right now.”

“I understand. Will you tell her I called?”

“Of course.”

“Oh, and Charlotte, is it?”

“You remember me?”

“How could I forget the brains behind that little plan to bring my wife back into my life? I owe you a lot, Charlotte. More than you know.”

“No. No, you don’t, Mr. Remington.”

“Still, I have a favor to ask.”

“Anything, Mr. Remington.”

“Can we make this our little secret? About the baby, I mean.”

“Absolutely, Mr. Remington.”

“Chase.”

“Anything you want, Chase.”

“She’s going back to work soon. The last thing Abby needs are people asking her how she is. She wants to put this past her. We’ll keep trying but we’d prefer no one knew until she’s further along next time. So no stories about the baby.”

“What baby?”

“Right.”

After I hung up, I called Zac.

“Charlotte...” His deep growly voice sounded strange.

“Zac, I’m sorry. I couldn’t break my plans. Can we do this another time?”

“Um, yeah, no problem. Are you upset about something? Upset with me?”

“I...no.”

“You sure?”

“Absolutely.” I tried to sound chipper, but I was broken hearted thinking about Abby. “Nothing you can help me with but thanks.

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