The Contingency Plan (The Lonely Heart Series) by Nelson Latrivia

Author:Nelson, Latrivia [Nelson, Latrivia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: RiverHouse Publishing, LLC
Published: 2012-09-07T22:00:00+00:00

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The Contingency Plan

Chapter 8

Charlie was still searching for a handle on the moment when she finally arrived at home. She pulled up into her driveway in a mad dash and suddenly felt nervous again, but not because of the children. It was eleven o’clock at night, and she hadn’t spoken to Alex all day.

It was not intentionally, but she doubted very seriously that he would believe that. She had just gotten caught up in all of the action. Maybe if he knew the truth of what was going on, he might cut her some slack or he might just cut her.

Leaving her briefcase and papers in the back of the car, as to not irritate Alex any further with her job, she headed into the kitchen from the garage and closed the door behind her quietly.

Looking around the house, she surveyed the situation. Strangely enough, the house was a wreck and all the televisions were blasting sports or cartoons. Cereal boxes were on the counter in the kitchen. The milk carton was left out by the microwave and newspapers were on the table.

As far as family interaction, there was no need to say hello. She was sure that the kids were in bed by now, but she did look around for Alex.

Rounding the corner, she found him in the den watching television and eating finger sandwiches.

“Hi,” she said, leaning on the doorway.

He looked up from the television slowly, still chewing on his carrot. “Hey. You’re finally home?”

“Today was my board meeting, remember?” She walked into the room. “It ran late.” Her voice was calm as to not incite a riot as she had done the last few nights.

Alex turned back to the television after he gave her a once over look that made her think that he was possibly checking her out. “Want some?” he asked, pushing the bowl over on the table.

“No,” she said, sitting beside him on the sofa. “How was your day?” She looked over at him and noticed that he had shaved, showered and he smelled like cologne. Maybe he was trying to offer an olive branch, and all she had to do was take it. The thought gave her hope.

“Same old thing,” he said, covering his double meaning. There was no need in fighting.

She curled her fingers into her hand. “Do you want to have that discussion tonight? I could take off tomorrow, and we could pal around the house,” she said, kicking off her shoes.

“Sorry, baby. I’ve got plans. I’m supposed to meet the guys in just a little bit.” He scooted away from her just a little bit.

“Again?” she asked disappointed. She stared at him while he kept his eyes on the television, obviously not paying attention to a thing on the screen.

He could feel her glare but refused to look over. “Yeah.” He stood up and scratched his head. “I…uh…I fixed you something to eat. It’s…” His eyes darted around.

Charlie cut him off. “In the microwave.”

Alex smirked. “Yeah, you know the drill.”

“Alex, I really want to make this work,” Charlie said, looking up at him.

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