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constantly. His hair would never be neat and tidy; it had a mind of its own and sprang up in the most peculiar places.
    ‘I love rugby, and funny you should mention it, but I hate our country’s national game, for the exact reason you described.’
    ‘Good, I thought that perhaps you and Bella would like to come with me to watch the match. After they usually go out for a few beers and see where the evening takes us, what do you think? It’s always a good laugh.’
    We started to make our way back to the settees. I grasped my mug in two hands and blew on the top of the liquid, trying to make the tea cool enough to sip at.
    ‘Sounds like a plan to me, I will just have to check with Bella, I’m sure she will be OK with it. I will sell it as a chance to meet some gorgeous men, that’ll work,’ I added smiling.
    Nathan’s eyes shot straight up to mine. ‘Some of them are already attached. I don’t want her throwing herself at them.’
    ‘I know, but you know what she’s like, she likes a bit of harmless fun.’
    ‘Yeah I know what she’s like,’ I heard him almost whisper and I watched him run both hands through his hair in exasperation?
    I didn’t have time to question Nathan as my phone went off again.
    Afternoon Frankie
    How did Nathan’s physio go today?
    Is your book going well?
    I will be away a couple of days this week, with work. Any problems please make Edwards aware and he’ll get hold of me.
    I will try to keep in touch with you, as you lighten my day and my days always need lightening if you know what I mean.
    Yours Alex
    CEO Blackmore industries

    Hi Alex
    Yes, the physio went well and I caused Nathan much pain. But no seriously I can see progress which is good. Not as much as he would like yet, and I can see it sometimes makes him grumpy, but any progress this early is a good sign.
    The book’s great, I can’t believe you remembered I was reading.
    Hope you have a good trip wherever you are going. It would be lovely if you could keep in touch, just in case I need to talk to you about Nathan and I enjoy having a laugh with you too.

    Frankie
    I remember lots about you!
    Talk later, heading into a meeting now
    X
    CEO Blackmore industries

    He remembers lots about me? Interesting. I turned my attention back to a stroppy looking Nathan.
    ‘Sorry, just updating your brother. Telling him how hard you are working etc.’
    ‘No you’re good, I need a good evening out... this fucking leg of mine is getting me down,’ he scrubbed at his face with both palms.
    ‘You’re too hard on yourself, we will get there, I promise.’
    ‘Yeah.’
    I looked at the very handsome but dejected face of Nathan. The hazel eyes didn’t look as twinkly as normal and his posture showed he was quite obviously down.
    ‘How about we get out of here? I don’t know, take me somewhere touristy.’
    He thought for a moment, running some ideas through his mind. He pulled at his chin, with all the fingers on his left hand. A slow smile broke out.
    ‘Got it, is Edwards around to drive us? It’s not far but with this leg we will need a lift.’
    I texted Edwards, to check.
    One hour later we were in a beautiful and very touristy horse-drawn carriage going around Central Park, heavily wrapped up against the strong November wind. A  Scottish tartan rug spread over our legs. The air was fresh and bracing and just what we both needed. Nathan lifted his arm and cuddled me to him, it was comfortable, and once again he reminded me of JJ.
    ‘I am a great fan of yours, you know, chocolate drop.’ I felt his eyes burning into my cheekbone. He squeezed me to him closer, as if to show me. ‘I sense a troubled background... ya know, when you’ve lived through one it’s easy to recognise?’
    I lifted my head slightly away from his comfortable shoulder. ‘Who are you and what the hell have you done with the real Nathan Blackmore? You know player and bachelor extraordinaire. Doesn’t take life too seriously, always a new girl on his