Hearts in Harmony by Gail Sattler Read Free Book Online

coffee beans into the grinder, then filled the coffee machine with water. “You know, I’m positive I’m missing something. I’m sure I bought more than this.”
    The doorbell rang. Paul looked back over his shoulder. “You expecting someone?”
    Adrian checked his watch, and shook his head. “No, I’m not. I’m kind of busy. Can you get that?”
    Paul left Adrian in the kitchen and answered the door.
    â€œCeleste? It’s good to see you again. What are you doing here?”
    â€œThis is Adrian’s. He forgot it. It’s got to go in the freezer.”
    Paul couldn’t hide his grin. He didn’t know what was going on or why Celeste had Adrian’s groceries, but he intended to find out.
    â€œHe’s in the kitchen. Come on in.”
    Paul wished he had a camera to catch the expression on Adrian’s face the moment Adrian saw Celeste in his kitchen. More than ever, it made Paul wonder what was going on. He’d never met Celeste before Sunday, nor had Adrian ever mentioned her, which made him even more curious.
    Adrian recovered quickly. He mumbled a quick thank you as he accepted the bag from Celeste, and shoved it into the freezer.
    Paul crossed his arms and turned to Celeste. “How did you like the services on Sunday? It was nice to see you there.”
    â€œI really like Faith Community Fellowship. I’m looking for a new church home, but I guess Adrian already told you that.”
    â€œActually, no. He didn’t.”
    Her cheeks flushed, which Paul thought quite endearing.
    â€œAs you can see, we’re about to start practicing for next Sunday. Would you like to stay and listen?” He smiled, and didn’t voice his next question. Or hang around to watch Adrian?
    â€œNo, I think I’d better go.”
    Adrian stepped forward to stand beside Celeste. “That’s too bad. You’d probably be able to give us some constructive criticism.” Adrian turned to Paul. “She wouldn’t play anything for me, but you should see her electric grand.”
    Paul tried not to flinch when Randy’s voice piped up behind him. He hadn’t heard Randy coming, but now that Randy had discovered the action, anything could happen.
    â€œElectric grand?” Randy asked. “You play? Are you any good?”
    Celeste’s face suddenly paled, which Paul thought odd.
    â€œI’m okay,” she muttered. “I really think I should go.”
    Randy blocked her path. “Wanna see my new electric piano? It’s probably not as nice as yours, but it’s got some really neat features.”
    Paul tried to bite back his grin. He never tired of watching Randy in action, especially around women.
    Celeste looked doubtful. “But you’re supposed to be practicing. I’m interrupting.”
    â€œYou’re not interrupting. We haven’t started yet.” Randy jerked his thumb over his shoulder. “It’s in the other room.”
    Adrian cleared his throat and stepped forward. “Randy, didn’t you hear the lady? She doesn’t want to stay.”
    Randy covered his heart with his palms and turned, making direct eye contact with Celeste and Celeste only. “But I’m not very good. If you could give me some tips, I’d be forever in your debt.”
    Celeste’s face flamed. Adrian’s eyes narrowed.
    Paul tried not to laugh. He was having more fun now than he would have if they had been practicing.
    â€œOkay. I suppose I can at least look at it,” Celeste mumbled. “Is it the same one you had at the church?”
    Quietly, she followed Randy into Adrian’s den, where everything was set up, ready to begin their practice.Randy’s new electric piano and Bob’s drums sat in the back corner. The guitar amps were pushed against the wall. Paul’s bass guitar lay in its case on the floor, as did Adrian’s guitar.
    Celeste played a few notes with