The Philadelphia Patriots 3 Book Box Set by V.K. Sykes

Author:V.K. Sykes [Sykes, V.K.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2013-02-11T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE

“Maddie, are you sure you’re up to this?” Holly was thrilled that Maddie had offered to go furniture shopping wither her, but she worried that being on her feet all afternoon would tire her petite and very pregnant friend.

Maddie rolled her eyes as she took a dainty bite of her deli sandwich. “I’m having a baby, not recovering from major surgery, for heaven’s sake. Don’t forget I was a pretty darn good athlete before I swallowed this basketball.”

Holly laughed out loud, causing several of the diners in the crowded restaurant to turn and glance their way. “I just don’t want to wear you out. But I’m so glad you came with me. I’m hopeless at the Better Homes and Gardens stuff.”

“Don’t worry about it. I’m so bored since I stopped working full-time. There’s only so much baby preparation you can do, so it’ll be fun to find some treasures for your house.”

Holly wrinkled her nose as she picked over the nearly tasteless plate of greens in front of her. “I think a little fun is just what the doctor ordered, at least for me.”

Maddie’s face turned serious. “Holly, this is none of my business, but I hope it’s okay to talk about it.”

Holly sighed, but of course the topic of Nate couldn’t be avoided forever. “You mean my breakup with Nate, of course.”

“Have you and he talked since the breakup? I hate to pry, I really do. But you know how much Jake and I care for you both.”

Holly pushed her salad around with her fork. She didn’t have much of an appetite lately, which sucked on top of everything else. If this kept up, she’d be moving down a dress size pretty soon. “We haven’t talked in almost a week. He called once and left a message.”

She inwardly winced, hating to admit she was such a wimp. “I didn’t call back right away. I wanted to, but something made me afraid to pull the trigger. Probably because I wasn’t sure what I’d say to him if we talked. I’m trying to get my head back on straight, and I have to admit it’s been hell.”

“But you did call back eventually, right?” Maddie said.

“Yes, but in the most cowardly way—when I knew he’d likely be at a rehab session.”

When Maddie raised an eyebrow, Holly shook her head sadly. “I know, I know. Anyway, I left a message asking him if anything had changed, and saying that there was no point in calling again if it hadn’t.”

Maddie gave a little snort. “I can just imagine how Nate reacted to that.”

“Badly, I assume, since he hasn’t called again.” Holly still felt a little guilty about that message. “I was a little harsh, wasn’t I?”

“Nate’s been moping like a jilted teenager since you two split up,” Maddie said, not answering her question. “But he’s clammed up every time I’ve tried to talk to him. Jake’s had a little more luck. At least Nate told him he really wants to fix things between you.

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