Change in Harmony (A Silver Script Novel Book 4) by Jaclyn Weist Page B

through her. She was hesitant at first, but relaxed and leaned into him, enjoying his arms around her and the hunger she felt for his kisses.
    The moment was suddenly shattered by the loud ringtone from Nate’s phone. Allison broke away.
    “Aren’t you going to get that?” Allison asked, pointing toward the phone on the counter.
    Nate pulled her closer to him. “No, it can wait.”
    Allison laughed as he came in for another kiss. It was amazing how alive she felt after one simple kiss, but she wanted more. When the phone stopped and immediately began ringing again, she pulled away. “Are you sure? It seems urgent.”
    He grabbed his phone and checked it, grimacing before setting it back down. “No, it can wait.”
    The elation dampened slightly as she caught the name Katie on the phone. Who was she? A sister? When Nate kissed her again, she forced herself to forget the paranoid thoughts and just enjoy being with him.
    A couple of minutes later, the pot of sauce began to simmer, so Nate had to pull away to stir it. Allison sat at the counter and watched him cook. He moved between the sauce and checking the rice in the rice cooker. The phone buzzed again with a text. It was Katie, telling him to pick up the phone.
    “Is that your sister?” Allison asked casually.
    “No. It’s just a girl I dated a while back.” His discomfort was evident, but she didn’t push it any further. Soon the pasta was finished and Nate pulled out two plates. “I hope you’re hungry, because I made enough to feed an army.”
    Allison took the plates from him and set them on the small table. “I’m starving.”
    “Great.” He set the pot of noodles down and then grabbed the sauce. He added an extra flourish to each of the steps and then set the plate in front of Allison. “Dinner is served.”
    Allison scooped some of the pasta and red sauce onto her fork and took a small bite. The flavors burst in her mouth with a zing of spiciness at the end. “This is fantastic. I’ve never had spaghetti with peppers before, but I think I’m hooked.”
    “It’s my grandma’s special recipe. People would come and eat at her house all the time throughout the year. Maybe that’s why I made so much. I’m used to watching her.” Nate laughed.
    “That’s so sweet that she did that.” Allison tried to picture her grandma doing the same thing, but it was impossible. Not that she didn’t love her grandma. She was one of the most wonderful people Allison knew. She was just more into going out dancing or other social events than cooking for people.
    Nate smiled. “She was the best. She passed away two years ago this next Wednesday.”
    “I’m so sorry.”
    “That’s part of life, I guess. But I sure miss her.” Nate stabbed at the pasta on his plate. He checked his watch. “Oh, we’d better get going. You need to be at work soon.”
    Allison was shocked to see how much time had passed. She ate the rest of her food quickly and went into the bathroom to change. When she was sure her hair was just right and that there was no food in her teeth, she went out to find Nate.
    They walked out of the apartment and down to find another cab for the ride. The breeze bit her cheeks as they waited.
    “Ready to go on stage?” Nate asked once they’d finally found a taxi.
    “Yes. I need to perform again. I just hope my voice can hold out.” She’d lost it for a day or two, and she worried that it would take longer to come back.
    They hurried into the bar to find that the crowd had gathered already. Allison squeezed Nate’s hand before hurrying backstage to drop off her jacket. She grabbed the guitar that Eddie kept in the dressing room and made sure it was in tune.
    She smiled out at the crowd. “Man, it’s good to be back. Who’s ready to dance?”
    Everyone cheered as she started her first song. She closed her eyes to concentrate on the notes, trying not to cringe at the huskiness to her voice. Maybe she should have waited another day.
    Her