Breakaway - A Contemporary Romance Drama Story

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Author: kate hopkins
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too."
     
    Nathan carried Gaby to the rocker and sat down. He bowed his head and kissed her tiny forehead. "You're going to break a lot of hearts someday, baby girl. Your mommy was a heartbreaker before she met your daddy."
     
    "I was not," Kate said, settling on the window seat across from the rocker.
     
    Nathan raised an eyebrow at her. "Did you forget Bobby Feldman? The poor guy was head over heels in love with you. You dumped him after only going out for two weeks."
     
    "He couldn't have been that in love with me," Kate said. "He cheated on me with Sabrina Rogers. That's why I dumped him."
     
    "Why didn't you tell me about it?" Nathan said. "I was your best friend."
     
    "Because I knew you would've beat the hell out of him," Kate said.
     
    "You got that right," Nathan said. "It's not too late to do it. I know where he lives."
     
    "Leave him alone," Kate said.
     
    "Were there any more guys that mistreated you?" Nathan asked.
     
    "No," Kate told him.
     
    "Good," Nathan said. "Because I'd hate to have to track down a bunch of guys and beat the hell out of them."
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter 2
     
    Kate and Nathan spent the morning together. They talked about old times and when there was a lull in the conversation Clara, who knew her way around, gave them a tour of the mansion. Afterwards, Kate prepared lunch for the two of them and they ate at the kitchen table.
     
    "So, doc," Kate said. "I need to find a doctor for me and for Gaby. Can you recommend someone?"
     
    Nathan swallowed a bite of salad and then said, "I'll be your doctor."
     
    "I don't think so," Kate said.
     
    "Why not?" Nathan asked.
     
    Kate stared at her plate. "I just don't know if I would be comfortable having you for a doctor. I have no doubt that you're an excellent doctor, but-"
     
    "But you're worried there may come a time when I would have to ask you some personal questions or examine you. Is that it?"
     
    Blushing, Kate nodded.
     
    "There's nothing to be embarrassed about, Katie," Nathan said, "but if you're adamant about going with another doctor I'll recommend one for you and a Pediatrician for Gaby."
     
    "Thank you," Kate said. She picked up her glass of ice tea and took a sip. "So when am I going to get to meet the future Mrs. Nathan Holden?"
     
    "Whoa!" Nathan said. "Slow down. Connie and I have only been dating for a year. We haven't even discussed marriage."
     
    "Well if you two ever get married she'll be the luckiest woman in the world," Kate said, meaning every word.
     
    "I know," Nathan said, his eyes twinkling. "I'm seeing Connie tonight. "I'll ask her when she wants to get together and I'll let you know."
     
    "All right."
     
    Nathan left not long after lunch. Kate stood on the top step and watched as his car headed down the driveway. When it was out of sight she went back inside. The house, she found as she stood in the foyer, felt empty and cold without Nathan. Feeling lost and lonely, Kate went upstairs to check on Gaby.
     
     
    Nathan was putting the finishing touches on dinner that evening when Connie entered the kitchen. "Hey, babe," he said. "How was your day?"
     
    "Busy." Connie pulled the rubber band out of her long auburn hair and massaged her temples. "My head is throbbing."
     
    Nathan turned off the burner on the stove. "Do you need some Ibuprofen?"
     
    "No. I took something a little while ago, but you know what would make me feel better quicker?" she said with a gleam in her hazel eyes. "A kiss."
     
    "Really?" Nathan pulled her against him and kissed her on the lips. Releasing her a minute later, he said huskily, "Feel better?"
     
    "Much better," Connie whispered. "Thank you."
     
    "Anytime."
     
    "Is there anything I can do?" Connie asked.
     
    "No," Nathan told her. "Everything is done. Sit down."
     
    "I got lucky when I met you, Holden," Connie said, taking a seat at the table. "You're a good looking successful doctor, an amazing kisser and you can cook. Speaking of

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