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He stepped closer and lifted her chin. Staring into her eyes, he saw the hurt she was trying to hide. He wanted desperately to find this man and hurt him for hurting her. Sean wanted her to see she deserved more, but he didn’t want her to feel the pain associated with the revelation.
“Hey, how about we go for coffee when you finish upstairs?”
“Sean I don’t want you feeling sorry for me,” she sighed. “I’m fine.”
“Okay, then is that offer still good for dinner Friday night?”
“You have a date.”
“I’ll change it.”
“No, that poor girl has probably spent all week getting ready. I would feel bad if you cancelled on her at the last minute, just to be with me. I’m fine.”
He let go of her hand and wrapped his arms around her and whispered, “If you change your mind, call me and I’ll come over.”
She inhaled his neck and the smell of his cologne was overwhelming and calming. It reminded her why she wanted to change. She wanted a man like Sean, one who wasn’t afraid to be honest, who was gentle and strong and compassionate. She felt tears gathering in her eyes. She couldn’t cry, not in front of him. She knew if he saw any tears, he wouldn’t let her out of his office. She pulled back and forced a smile.
“I promise to call you if I need you, okay.”
“Okay.”
“Now I have to go.”
She walked out of the showroom and popped into the ladies room and into the first available stall and stood silent. Sean was right, if she wasn’t in love with Eric, then why did she want him to make a choice. She didn’t have an answer.
The ringing telephone broke Kyla’s concentration. She was lost in her book and Winnie was enjoying the story. The two of them were relaxed on the sofa. She had a glass of mineral water and a bowl of popcorn and Winnie was working on some gourmet doggie treats. She jumped up and answered the phone.
“Hello.”
“Miss James, Winnie’s boyfriend is here.”
“Send him up. Thank you.”
“Okay girl, seems you have a date and I’ll be chaperoning. What can I throw
on right quick?” She walked into the bedroom and stood in front of the mirror. Skip it. It is what it is. I wasn’t expecting company. She brushed her teeth and put on a pale lip gloss and a little parfum.
Knock, knock. She walked over to the front door with Winnie following. She looked out the peephole and a dark eye was staring back. She smiled and opened the door and Simon barked.
“Hi Simon.” He trotted in with Sean following.
“I know you said you were fine, but seems Simon and Winnie made plans.”
“Really?” She closed the door and lead the way to the living room. “Funny, Winnie didn’t say anything to me.”
“Huh.”
“What’s that?” she asked pointing to the bag.
“Apparently it was Simon’s turn to bring dinner.”
“Uh-huh, what did Simon bring?”
They walked into the kitchen and began unloading the bag. “I think he said this was Winnie’s favorite, Salmon with corn.”
“Uh-huh. I told you…”
“And I said, I didn’t come over to check on you, but to chaperone Simon and Winnie’s date.”
