She glanced at his shiny black shoes. “So I’mthefun.”
“Let’s not go that far.” Flames grewinsideher.
“You said you’d never see me again, oncemorningcame.”
“Yeah, you’re not the type to call and check on me later type.” She tried to water that thought and told herselfValentino or whoever the latest designer was must have made them custom orderedforhim.
“Guesswe’llsee.”
Her face was hot as she glanced into his brown eyes. "Tonight I was supposed to blend into a crowd, wish Colt well and drink beer withfriends."
"You intendedtohide."
"Notexactly."
“I don’t see you as someone who hides fromanything.”
“That’sprobablytrue.”
He shook his head. "Belle Jordan, you need to experience more of life and indulge inchampagne."
“Oh good. Flirting again.” She placed her hand on her hip and shrugged, "I’m game for now. Suggestions on how to indulge in thisfantasylife?"
He stood in front of her again. Her heartbeat grew erratic as he then whispered in her ear, "First let the wonder of themoment into yourheart."
She sucked on her bottomlip. "What?"
"You asked for a suggestion.” He stepped and sipped his drink. She did the same, but once her glass was empty, he placed both of the stems on thetable.
“Do you even have a heart that you recognizePeter?”
“Most people would say no.” He returned to stand in front of her. “I'm the biggest jerk around mostof the time, but even I let myself feel. You seemclosed.”
“I don’t have time forfrivolousmen.”
“And I don't have time for every woman on the planet. Life is about moderation. My suggestion is to close your eyes, feel your heartbeat and then, when you count to ten, do something completelyunexpected."
Her skin was electric as she inhaled. "I won'tkissyou."
His eyeswidened as she closed her eyes. "I didn't askyouto."
"Okay." Her cheeks prickled like she'd grow a blush. Her thermostat lowered fast. There was a chill intheair.
He then reached for her chin. "If we are to kiss, you'll have to tell me todoit."
Absolutely not. She pushed his hand away, though her skin ached for more of him. "Won'thappen."
He shrugged but stayedso close that the breeze dissipated as her temperature climbed again. "I hope it will. Now closeyoureyes."
She followed orders for a moment, though her shoulders stayed tight. "This is astupididea."
Her eyes widened, and she shookherhead.
"No comments to stop yourself. Do it,soldier."
She inhaled and oak mixed with the salt water as she closed her eyes, again.She licked her lips. "Yes,sir."
This time she swayed with the boat but didn't open her eyes. Her mind raced. This was a stupid idea, but she heldtogether.
