Wife for a Week by Cassidy Carla

Author:Cassidy, Carla [Cassidy, Carla]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Romance
Published: 2011-12-04T04:58:31+00:00

Chapter Six

“Are you crazy?” Angela glared at Hank from across the expanse of their bedroom. “Have you utterly lost your mind?”

Hank held his hands out in an effort to placate her, even though he knew he deserved her anger. “I’m sorry. I really don’t know what got into me.”

But he did know what had made him make the ridiculous declaration. He’d watched the other couples throughout the evening session.

For the first time in his life he’d felt envy. He’d envied them their obvious affection, the bonds that didn’t seem to diminish them individually, but rather strengthened them. He’d seen the shine in their eyes as they’d talked of creating families, and he’d wanted that for himself.

“I got caught up in the moment,” he finally said.

“Yeah, well while you were getting caught up in the moment vou got me pregnant,” Angela retorted.

“But, I didn’t mean to get you pregnant,” Hank replied. The humor in the situation and their words suddenly struck him. He sank down on the edge of the bed and watched as she paced back and forth. “Even though we didn’t exactly plan the pregnancy, I promise I’ll be right beside you every step of the way, both financially and emotionally.”

She stopped her pacing, looked at him sharply, then shook her head with a small laugh, as if she, too, suddenly realized how ridiculous their conversation had become.

She walked over and sat down next to him on the bed. “And what are you going to do in six months when Brody expects to see our child? Dial Rent-A-Baby?”

“Is there such a place?” He laughed at her renewed look of outrage. “I don’t know...I can’t think ahead that far. I just need to get through this week.”

“I should pack my suitcase and go back home, refuse to participate in this charade any further.”

He nodded. “And I wouldn’t blame you.” He raked a hand through his hair and gazed at her. As always, her hair was confined at the nape of her neck and his fingers itched to release it, allow those curls to bounce and dance in his hands.

As he remembered the kiss they had shared, he felt the desire to taste her lips again, feel her body heat against his own.

It seemed odd to him that he’d ever thought of her as unattractive. Although not classically pretty, she was exotically striking. Her face held a warm glow that made you forget that her features were rather irregular. Her eyes caught and held attention, beautiful pools of golden brown.

“So, have we picked out names for our bundle of joy yet?” she asked, pulling him from his crazy thoughts.

“Sure...Hank Jr. if it’s a boy, and Ashley if it’s a girl.”

“You sound like you’ve given this a lot of thought.” She tilted her head slightly looked at him curiously. “I understand where the Hank Jr. came from, but what about Ashley?”

“My dad told me that my mother had always wanted two children, a Hank and an Ashley. She died before she could have an Ashley, so I figure we’ll fulfill her wish.

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