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He pinched her nipple and her mouth fell open. He laughed. “Your nose is growing, Pinocchio.”
She chomped into her burger the way he suspected she’d like to bite his head off.
“She was nasty.”
“I know and I’m sorry. Is it okay if I order something and eat with you?”
Kitt shrugged and Rob motioned the nearest waitress over.
“I’ll have the same thing she’s having.” He gestured towards Kitt. The gal did a double-take. “I thought you were Jay. I mean I thought…” She kept her head down while she jotted on her order pad. “Coming right up.”
“Wait. Bring the lady another drink and I’ll take a Bud and a shot of Wild Turkey.”
“No,” Kitt said. “I already have one.” She turned to Rob. “You might want to warn your lady friend that Jason Terewski is a gold-digger,” Kitt said when she was gone. “Suzette’s cosying right up to him.”
“I believe she thinks he’s an agent, although she might just want to get laid.” Rob shrugged. “It’s not my concern.”
“What did you do with your cap, Rob?”
“Cap? I wasn’t wearing one.”
“You’re lying.”
“Okay.” He sighed. “Suzette wanted me to wear a chauffeur’s cap to impress her new friend. I ditched it.”
“She certainly has you wrapped around her little finger. You must care a lot for her.”
“She’s not as bad as she comes across sometimes. We’ve known another for a long time. It’s never been anything romantic.” He snitched another fry. “It’s a good thing she drove her limo as someone stole my car.”
Kitt gulped. “You should know better than to leave your keys in the ignition.”
He dropped his head back and laughed. “How did you know I did?” He squeezed her knee. “So much for your career as a thief. You gave yourself away. The question is, why? What is it about this little mystery that intrigues you? Are you by any chance the woman he bilked? Or is she more than a friend to you? You’re not cheating on Li-o-nel with a femme fatale, are you, Kitten?”
She stomped her foot on his. “Jackass. How dare you even suggest such a thing! I am not AC-DC. And do you actually think I’d date that guy? Look at him.”
“I did. He looks like me, and if you couldn’t have the real Rob…” He grinned as he watched her frown deepen. He was having fun with this even if he wasn’t getting any answers.
“Don’t flatter yourself.” She sat back while the waitress set down their drinks. “So maybe I like…playing detective.”
“It’s risky, Kitten. You shouldn’t come out at night looking for a strange man.”
“Rob…” Suzette swooped in on them. “I’m ready to leave.”
“What about…?” He nodded towards the guy at the bar.
“We have a date for dinner tomorrow night.” She patted her hair and waggled her fingers at Jason.
Rob shrugged. “Goodnight, Kitt. I’m sorry but I need to go now. I’ll see you.” He raised an eyebrow, hoping she’d take the hint that he meant when she returned his Vette.
“Why don’t we see your little friend to her car?” Suzette murmured, looking at Kitt. “It’s not safe for a woman to visit bars alone late at night.”
Rob followed Suzette’s gaze to Jason who’d spun his stool around to watch their little scenario. He was going to close in on Kitt as soon as they were gone. He knew it and Suzette knew it, but did Kitt?
“No, thanks.” Kitt shook her head when Rob repeated Suzette’s invitation. The moment they walked out the door of The Silver Spoon, Jason Terewski was going to come back to Kitt’s table. That was right in keeping with Dan’s plan. “I think I’ll stay for an after dinner drink.”
She smiled and pretended to act totally innocent, pleased to watch both of them squirm. She’d been afraid Pamela would arrive while Rob was still sitting there and throw a wrench into everything. They both tried to scare Kitt, but she wasn’t the least bit worried.
“Maybe we should wait for her,” Suzette said, tugging on Rob’s arm.
