The Doctor’s Engagement by Sarah Morgan

Author:Sarah Morgan [Morgan, Sarah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781460395608
Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises Limited
Published: 2001-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIX

‘IT’S THE Evening Herald on the phone for Mark,’ Caroline said, walking into the staffroom with an apologetic smile. ‘Sorry. I tried to tell them that you didn’t want to talk to any more journalists, but they were insistent.’

‘I bet they were,’ Mark muttered darkly, his mouth tightening as he picked up the phone.

Only half listening as Mark gave a reluctant interview to the persistent reporter, Holly glanced curiously at Caroline, noticing that she was wearing more make-up than usual and looked decidedly more cheerful. Was it Greg?

‘Haven’t they got anything better to stick in their newspapers than a story about me having a dip in the sea on a June afternoon?’ Mark said, replacing the receiver and returning to his half-eaten sandwich.

‘Everyone loves a hero, Mark,’ Caroline said brightly, carefully loading a tray with mugs of coffee for the reception staff. ‘It’s nice to read something cheerful in the papers for a change.’

As the door swung closed behind her, Mark frowned. ‘Is it my imagination or was she wearing make-up?’

‘She was definitely wearing make-up.’ Holly cast him a dubious look. ‘Do you think it was for your benefit?’

‘No.’ Mark shook his head slowly. ‘No, I’m sure it isn’t that. She looks different. Much more cheerful.’

Holly nodded. ‘You’re right actually. That’s exactly how she looks.’

Mark grinned. ‘I must ring Greg. Things are obviously going well in that direction.’

‘But now that you’re a hero, maybe she’ll have second thoughts about moving on to Greg,’ Holly teased, and Mark rolled his eyes.

‘Next time I jump into the water after some teenage idiot, remind me to wear a bag on my head.’

‘Next time?’ Holly’s smile faded and she put her coffee down, untouched. ‘Next time? Please, don’t tell me you’re planning to repeat the experience. My nerves couldn’t stand it.’

‘Your nerves?’ He stared at her curiously. ‘Come to think of it, you were rather stressed about the whole incident. I never saw you panic when we worked in A and E. Why did it bother you so much?’

As if she could tell him that!

She didn’t have much faith in her ability to hide her feelings from him, so she avoided his gaze. ‘Going into cold water to rescue someone is a stupid thing to do,’ she said quickly. ‘Of course you scared me.’

He watched her in silence, his expression thoughtful. ‘I wore a rope and I’m a strong swimmer, Holly. What was there for you to be scared about?’

Against her better judgement she glanced at him and immediately saw the speculation in his eyes. Bother!

‘You’re my best friend, Mark,’ she muttered, standing up quickly and taking her coffee over to the sink. ‘I’ve known you for twenty-four years.’

There was a pause. ‘And that’s why you were worried?’ His voice was casual. ‘Because you thought you’d lose a friend?’

‘Of course.’ Holly tipped her coffee down the sink and washed the mug. ‘What other reason would there be?’

‘You tell me...’

Holly’s pulse rate increased. Had he guessed why she’d been so upset last night? That

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