One Special Moment - Brenda Jackson [61]
After his conversation with Colby, his turbulent emotions had been soothed. But talking to her had made him desire her that much more, causing him to want to play out one of his fantasies, and by the time their conversation had ended, he couldn’t help but anticipate their wedding night.
But his common sense was kicking back in and warning him that more and more he was getting himself in deeper and it was time to pull up and pull back.
He must not forget that Colby’s time in his life was temporary, and that someday he would have to send her away, out of his life forever.
Chapter 14
“Oh, Colby, you look so beautiful,” Cynthia said, dabbing at her eyes.
“Thanks, and I want to thank you and James for letting me have my wedding here. I know you went to a lot of trouble to pull this together when you should have been taking it easy in your condition.”
Cynthia frowned. “Don’t you dare try making me an invalid like James wants to do. I’m doing fine, and the doctor says this pregnancy is progressing along nicely. I have tests scheduled at the end of next week. I hope the results are good.”
Colby smiled. “Me, too, and I believe they will be.” She glanced over her shoulder. “Do you know if Sterling has arrived yet?”
“Umm, I don’t think so, but don’t worry he’ll be here. He called James this morning from Texas.”
Colby nodded. Something must have come up to make Sterling stay in Texas longer than he had planned. He was supposed to return to Virginia a couple of days before the wedding. But he hadn’t done so. In fact, she had not heard from him since that Saturday he’d called nearly two weeks ago. Their sensuous and steamy phone conversation still made her blush whenever she thought about it. Although he hadn’t called her, she knew he still checked in with Mac daily and called James periodically.
“Kimara Garwood is a beautiful woman,” Cynthia was saying, breaking into Colby’s thoughts. “She and her husband make such a stunning couple. And to think they already have four kids and are expecting another set of twins. That will make six kids all under the age of four. That’s what I call having guts.”
“Or a need to have my head examined,” Kimara said, coming up to them from behind. A huge smile was on her face. “I came to see if I could be of any help.”
“No, I’m ready and just waiting for Sterling. Thanks anyway,” Colby said, smiling. Cynthia was right. Kimara was a beautiful woman and she looked gorgeous. For a woman who was having a second set of twins she appeared rather calm about it. She and Kyle had arrived that morning and Colby had taken an immediate liking to her. She was a very nice person who was truly genuine. There was nothing pretentious about her. No wonder Kyle Garwood simply adored his wife.
At that moment, James walked over. “I just got a call from Sterling. He’s on his way from the airport and should be here in twenty minutes or less.” He chuckled. “I have a feeling it will be less.”
Colby nodded, suddenly feeling nervous. “Thanks for telling me. Will you let the others know?”
James nodded and left.
“If you’re sure you don’t need me for anything, I’ll go back to my husband. Kyle’s been watching that wedding cake very closely, and I don’t want him to sneak a slice before he’s supposed to,” Kimara said, smiling. “Sterling is very special to me, Colby, and I thought he would never settle down and get married. And after meeting you today, I can see why he’s doing so. I think you’re special, too, and I wish the both of you much happiness. Kyle and I both do.”
“Thanks.”
Kimara gave Colby