“ In Hollywood,” Catherine said grimly,“ they have sets that are all front— no foundation. You’ ve just seen one.”
During the next two weeks, Larry Douglas phoned at least a dozen times. Catherine instructed Annie to tell him not to call again and not to bother telling her about his calls. One morning while Annie was taking dictation, she looked up and said apologetically,“ I know you told me not to bother you with Mr. Douglas’ calls, but he called again, and he sounded so desperate and well … kind of lost.”
“ He is lost,” Catherine said coldly,“ and if you’ re smart, you won’ t try to find him.”“ He sure sounds charming.”“ He invented treacle.”
“ He asked a lot of questions about you.” She saw Catherine’ s look.“ But, of course,” she added hastily,“ I didn’ t tell him anything.”
“ That was very bright of you, Annie.”
Catherine began to dictate again, but her mind was not on it. She supposed the world was full of Larry Douglases. It made her appreciate William Fraser all the more.
Bill Fraser returned the following Sunday morning, and Catherine went to the airport to meet him. She watched as he finished with Customs and came toward the exit where she was standing. His face lit up when he saw her.
“ Cathy,” he said.“ What a surprise. I didn’ t expect you to meet me.”
“ I couldn’ t wait,” she smiled and gave him a warm hug that made him look at her quizzically.
“ You’ ve missed me,” he said.“ More than you know.”“ How was Hollywood?” he asked.“ Did it go well?” She hesitated.“ Fine. They’ re very pleased with the picture.”“ So I hear.”“ Bill, next time you go away,” she said,“ take me with you.” He looked at her, pleased and touched.“ It’ s a deal,” Fraser said.“ I missed you. I’ ve been doing a lot of thinking about you.”“ Have you?”“ Do you love me?”“ Very much, Mr. Fraser.”“ I love you, too,” he said.“ Why don’ t we go out tonight and celebrate?” She smiled.“ Wonderful.”