Searching for Harmony (Boston Love 1)

Well, that got me nowhere.

“Preston? Are you listening to me?”

Pushing my phone back into my pocket, I looked at my mother and gave her my best smile. “Sorry, Mom. What were you saying?”

“Angie and I are thinking we are done for the day. After lunch, we’re ready to head back if you are. Are you going to stay at the house for dinner tonight?”

The waitress brought over our food as my mother tried to persuade me to stay for dinner that night.

Going to take a bite of my sandwich, I noticed Harmony and the guy standing up. Harmony walked around the table to the guy. He placed his hands on her upper arms as they stood there and continued to talk as I just sat there and watched them.

“Preston? Where are you, sweetheart?”

Looking back at my mother, I took a bite of my sandwich. Chewing it, I swallowed and smiled. “Sorry, Mom. I wish I could but I’ve got to work tomorrow so I’m planning on hitting bed early tonight. I’ve had a crazy last two days.”

Raising her eyebrows, she nodded. “I’d say. Your uncle told me about your stop by the pub. Said you were with a girl.”

Narrowing my eyes at my mother, I said, “Mom, she is just a friend. Besides, I just broke up with Sherry. The last thing I’m looking for is to be in another relationship.”

Giving me that look only your mother can give, she slowly nodded and said, “Uh-huh. So, do you want to tell me why you keep staring at the young lady over there?”

Shaking my head, I said, “No. I really don’t.”

Angie chuckled. “What’s wrong, PJ, don’t want Mom in your private life?”

Letting out a chuckle, I was about to reply when I heard her voice.

“Hey, Preston.”

My mother and Angie both turned and looked at Harmony standing next to our table.

Setting my sandwich down, I stood and turned to Harmony and smiled as I glanced around for the mystery man she was on a date with.

“Hey, Harmony.” I cursed under my breath when I heard my voice crack. I knew Angie noticed, because she giggled.

Harmony smiled as she looked at Mom and Angie. Clearing my throat, I pointed to Angie as she gave me that smile like she knew everything that had to be known. “Harmony, this is my sister, Angie. Angie, this is my friend Harmony.”

Angie stood up and instead of acting like a normal human being, she pulled Harmony into her arms and whispered something into Harmony’s ear that made her laugh and look at my sister with a confused look. Next came my mother. Standing up, she extended her hand toward Harmony. “Harmony, this is my mother, Jennifer Ward. Mom, this is a friend of mine, Harmony.”

Shaking my mother’s hand, Harmony smiled. “You must be very proud of Preston, Mrs. Ward.”

Beaming with pride, my mother nodded as she looked at me. Looking back at Harmony, she said, “Please, call me Jenn.”

Grinning, Harmony said, “Jenn it is.”

“How did you two meet?” Angie asked as she sat back down, and my knees about buckled under me. I hadn’t even thought for two seconds anyone would ask how we’d met.

My head snapped over to Harmony as her smile faltered some before she replaced it with one that didn’t touch her eyes.

Trying to think of something to say, Harmony began talking. “Preston responded to a wreck I was in.” Turning and looking at me, her eyes seemed lost and confused. “He tried to save my son but…”

Harmony’s voice faded off as my mother quickly took control of the situation. “I’m so sorry for your loss, Harmony.”

Turning to my mother, Harmony nodded. “Thank you.”

“Harmony is such a beautiful name. Is that your real name?” Angie asked. If I could have, I would have reached over and kissed my sister.

Letting out a chuckle, Harmony nodded. “Yep. My mother loves the symphony.”