Untangle My Heart (Tangled Hearts) by Maria K. Alexander Page B
Authors: Maria K. Alexander
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after a moment’s hesitation placed his small one in hers. She’d forgotten the warmth and smoothness of a child’s hand. Giving him a smile, she led him to the table where the others had started the planning.
****
Kate burst into Meghan’s brownstone. Her friend’s new digs must be nice, if the tree-lined street and brick-faced building in Chelsea were any indication. Much more residential than the upscale penthouse Charles had owned near Central Park. This area seemed more suited to raising a family.
“Sorry I’m late. It’s been a crazy few days.” Kate shrugged out of her coat and handed it to Meghan.
“I’m in no hurry. As you can see, I’m still unpacking.” Meghan led Kate into the living room.
Kate glanced at the open boxes lined up against the wall. “I thought you hired the movers to unpack you?”
“Charles insisted. He didn’t want me lifting the heavy boxes. Mostly, I’m reorganizing. It was hard to know where to tell the movers to put things. There’s some stuff, like my mother’s china and even some of our clothes I can’t unpack until our new furniture is delivered.”
“What did you do with all of Charles’s furniture?”
“Sold it with his place. Most of it was too formal, not what either of us want for our home. For now, we’re using the furniture I put in storage when Edward sublet my old apartment.”
Yeah, the apartment directly across the hall from Kate. It had been great having her best friend living so close. Often they’d have dinner together or spend a girl’s night doing their nails and watching movies. As far as neighbors went, Kate couldn’t have asked for anyone better. That was, until Edward moved in. Now, she dreaded the thought of returning home and catching a woman entering—or worse—leaving his apartment. Not that she’d seen any, but it was only a matter of time.
“I took the day off, so I can help you rearrange things or whatever you need while I’m here.”
“I’ll take you up on that.” She rubbed her stomach. “I’m not sure if it’s because I’m carrying two, but my energy level isn’t close to what it used to be.”
Kate remembered the wonder of being pregnant. Among the joy of feeling life inside her, she recalled the swollen feet and aching back. Despite the discomforts of pregnancy, Kate felt the ache of envy building in the pit of her stomach and pushed it away before her friend noticed.
“I’m sure carrying twins drains your energy faster. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. You’re looking great and finally starting to show.”
“They must have gone through a growth spurt. I’ve started wearing bigger pants, mostly with elastic. Karen said she’d lend me some of her smaller sized maternity clothes, since she’s as big as a house now—her words, not mine.”
“For someone small, she’s huge even for carrying two babies. I think she’s going to go early, which they say anyway with twins. They may be big babies, especially if they take after Mark.”
“I know she’ll feel a lot more relaxed once her baby shower is over this weekend. She wants to have everything in the nursery and all ready before she goes into labor.”
Kate followed Meghan into the dining room. An assortment of party favors lined the table.
“Yikes, now I know why you needed help. Couldn’t make up your mind, huh?” Kate said.
Meghan wrinkled her nose. “I had a bit of a hard time making a decision. There were so many cute things. I figure you can take whatever’s left and use it for my shower.”
“Sounds good. Let’s get started.”
They ordered Chinese and started working on the party favors, which ended up being an assortment of items from bath soaps to chocolates.
“My parents’ church is having a Christmas party for a local orphanage, complete with a visit from Santa.”
“That’s a nice thing for them to do.”
“My mother and I somehow got volunteered to lead the coordination. My parents are donating the food, and we
****
Kate burst into Meghan’s brownstone. Her friend’s new digs must be nice, if the tree-lined street and brick-faced building in Chelsea were any indication. Much more residential than the upscale penthouse Charles had owned near Central Park. This area seemed more suited to raising a family.
“Sorry I’m late. It’s been a crazy few days.” Kate shrugged out of her coat and handed it to Meghan.
“I’m in no hurry. As you can see, I’m still unpacking.” Meghan led Kate into the living room.
Kate glanced at the open boxes lined up against the wall. “I thought you hired the movers to unpack you?”
“Charles insisted. He didn’t want me lifting the heavy boxes. Mostly, I’m reorganizing. It was hard to know where to tell the movers to put things. There’s some stuff, like my mother’s china and even some of our clothes I can’t unpack until our new furniture is delivered.”
“What did you do with all of Charles’s furniture?”
“Sold it with his place. Most of it was too formal, not what either of us want for our home. For now, we’re using the furniture I put in storage when Edward sublet my old apartment.”
Yeah, the apartment directly across the hall from Kate. It had been great having her best friend living so close. Often they’d have dinner together or spend a girl’s night doing their nails and watching movies. As far as neighbors went, Kate couldn’t have asked for anyone better. That was, until Edward moved in. Now, she dreaded the thought of returning home and catching a woman entering—or worse—leaving his apartment. Not that she’d seen any, but it was only a matter of time.
“I took the day off, so I can help you rearrange things or whatever you need while I’m here.”
“I’ll take you up on that.” She rubbed her stomach. “I’m not sure if it’s because I’m carrying two, but my energy level isn’t close to what it used to be.”
Kate remembered the wonder of being pregnant. Among the joy of feeling life inside her, she recalled the swollen feet and aching back. Despite the discomforts of pregnancy, Kate felt the ache of envy building in the pit of her stomach and pushed it away before her friend noticed.
“I’m sure carrying twins drains your energy faster. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. You’re looking great and finally starting to show.”
“They must have gone through a growth spurt. I’ve started wearing bigger pants, mostly with elastic. Karen said she’d lend me some of her smaller sized maternity clothes, since she’s as big as a house now—her words, not mine.”
“For someone small, she’s huge even for carrying two babies. I think she’s going to go early, which they say anyway with twins. They may be big babies, especially if they take after Mark.”
“I know she’ll feel a lot more relaxed once her baby shower is over this weekend. She wants to have everything in the nursery and all ready before she goes into labor.”
Kate followed Meghan into the dining room. An assortment of party favors lined the table.
“Yikes, now I know why you needed help. Couldn’t make up your mind, huh?” Kate said.
Meghan wrinkled her nose. “I had a bit of a hard time making a decision. There were so many cute things. I figure you can take whatever’s left and use it for my shower.”
“Sounds good. Let’s get started.”
They ordered Chinese and started working on the party favors, which ended up being an assortment of items from bath soaps to chocolates.
“My parents’ church is having a Christmas party for a local orphanage, complete with a visit from Santa.”
“That’s a nice thing for them to do.”
“My mother and I somehow got volunteered to lead the coordination. My parents are donating the food, and we
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