The Doctor and the Debutante. Anne Fraser
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It sounded weak even to her own ears.
‘It is the same thing,’ he said quietly. ‘You should have trusted me. Instead you chose to act out a little…’ he struggled to find the right word ‘…play.’
‘Here you are.’ Peter’s voice cut through the tension that lay between them like a thick layer of fog. ‘I’ve been looking for you everywhere.’ Although they were no longer engaged, they were still friendly.
Dante looked at Peter and his eyes turned black.
‘Peter, this is Dr Corsi, who is here on behalf of the charity.’
‘I’m pleased to meet you, Dr Corsi,’ Peter said. ‘I understand that the staff is ready to help you set up for your presentation.’
‘Pronto. ‘ Dante dipped his head at Peter and swung on his heel, leaving Alice alone with Peter.
‘What is it? You’re pale. Almost as if you’ve seen a ghost. Are you feeling all right?’
No, she was not feeling all right. And, yes, she had just seen a ghost.
Alice took a deep breath and squared her shoulders. Somehow she would have to get through this evening.
‘I’m fine. It was hot in there and I was feeling a little faint so Dr Corsi suggested getting some fresh air. I feel much better now. Shall we take our seats?’
Alice didn’t know how she got through dinner. Although the food had been cooked by a famous London chef especially for the occasion, every bite tasted like sawdust and Alice found it difficult to swallow. Now and then, when she looked up from her plate, she would find Dante’s eyes on her. She forced herself to concentrate on her dinner companions, but crazy thoughts were running through her head. Dante had looked for her. Was that why he was here instead of Dr Salvatore? Had he seen her name and recognised it and decided to come here to berate her? No, she couldn’t believe it. Dante wasn’t small minded.
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