Always A Bride by Darlene Henderson Read Free Book Online

Josh and Ben.” Alex leaned back in her seat and took a deep breath.

Chapter Four
     
    Alex didn’t want Molly to be hurt either , but the woman had gotten herself into this mess. She was overcome with conflicting emotions. There was hope she and Harvey could have a future. But the hope was overshadowed by anger, hurt and betrayal. Harvey was too smart to have gotten himself in this situation.
    Is it right to come back to town after all this time and steal Harvey away from Molly? If she’s tricked Harvey and is taking advantage of him , then I’m not stealing him.
    The drive to the hotel was even more quiet than the drive to the restaurant. Harvey seemed anxious. He drove as if he were afraid someone was following him. He frequently checked the rearview mirror. His knuckles were white from his grip on the steering wheel.
    Alex didn't try to make small talk . She was caught up in her own thoughts. Was this what she really wanted? Did she want to give up the modeling, the exotic locations, the apartment in New York? Was living in her tiny hometown going to be enough? Then she looked at Harvey and knew whatever it took to be with him was exactly what she wanted.
    When they pulled up at the hotel, Harvey searched for a parking place. “That looks like Molly’s car.”
    “ Does it? Does she still have the princess license plate? That would make her car easy enough to identify.”
    “ She does." Harvey snapped and glared at Alex. "Is that why we’re here?”
    She shook her head in confusion. Harvey found his pregnant fiancée parked at a hotel where there was no logical reason for her to be. If he was going to be mad at anyone, it should be Molly. “Yes, Harvey. You need to see for yourself what's going on here. Molly has apparently been coming here for months. If I or Josh told you, you wouldn’t believe us.”
    “ But maybe she’s…or…they…I mean…” Harvey stammered, clearly frustrated. Even if he wasn't in love with Molly, it must hurt him to see such a deception. “Maybe someone is using her car.”
    “ Then call. Say that you want to see her right now. Say it can’t wait until later and we’ll see. If she comes out of one of those rooms, then you’ll know.”
    “ Let’s go see Ben and Josh. I guess they are in on this little scheme?”
    “ This is not a plot against you, Harvey. We don’t want to see you taken advantage of by Molly.” Alex reached out to touch his arm.
    Harvey moved just beyond her touch, reaching for the door handle. “This is just all too much.”
    “ Come on in. We’ll get that cup of coffee and we can sort this out.”
    “ Alex, we can’t start off our lives together like this. Not with anger and confrontation. Let me give Molly the chance to explain.”
    “ Okay.” Alex tried to make sense of what was happening. Harvey talked as if he wanted to work out his relationship with Molly.
    “ Let’s go see the guys. I haven’t hung out with Ben in a long time and it will be good to see him.”
    “ Harvey?” Alex said, still sitting with the seatbelt firmly in place.
    H alfway out of the car, Harvey stopped. He sighed deeply. “Yes?”
    “ I’m sorry.”
    “ Me too. About everything.”
    H e stepped out of the car and slammed the door.
    Alex wasn’t sure exactly why she apologized or even why Harvey was mad. The apology just seemed the right thing to do. She blinked hard to hold back the tears stinging her eyes and took a moment to compose herself, looking in the mirror to make sure her make-up hadn't run. She combed her fingers through her hair and touched up her lipstick. She might feel like she was falling apart but, darn it, she could look good. She grabbed the door handle. Harvey opened the door before she could, took her hand and helped her out. He was close to the car and, when she stood, his breath warmed her skin.
    “ Oh Harvey, I…”
    “ Hush. I love you, Alex. I just have to deal with this my way.” His lips covered hers.
    Alex braced herself against