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She opened her mouth, but no words would come out. She couldn’t believe he’d asked the question.
“It’s not a big deal. Would you believe me if I told you I was a virgin, too?”
“No, I wouldn’t.”
“Okay. Actually I’m not.” He grinned. “But only because I was with one girl for four years. We were engaged, and she dumped me. She didn’t like me studying all the time after I started at Columbia. She said I didn’t appreciate her anymore, and she married some other guy six months later.”
Charlie felt her heart break for him. She was always a softy when a guy was hurting. And something told her this was still a raw area for him. He was quiet while he chewed a bite of sweet and sour chicken.
“Look, Charlie. I’m really not trying to sleep with you. I only want to spend time with you. I like you a lot, and I just want you to give me chance.”
“Frankly, you’re kind of aggressive.”
His lips stretched in a Cheshire-cat smile. “Guilty as charged. But with me, you’ll always know exactly what I’m thinking because I’ll tell you. I guess that makes me aggressive in some books, but I think it makes me honest. And frankly, a straightforward girl like you should appreciate that.”
“I think it’s highly unfair I’m having to argue with a third-year law student when I haven’t even started my first semester.”
“Didn’t your mom tell you? Life’s not fair.”
“Mom also told me to beware the silver-tongued devil.”
“She actually said that?”
“Maybe. Maybe not.”
He laughed. “Judge. Order the witness to answer the question, please.”
“I take the fifth.”
“I may hold you in contempt of court.”
“What for? What did I do?”
“Nothing. I’m simply looking for any excuse to hold you. Contempt of court will do.”
“Objection!” she said.
“On what basis?”
“Nothing. I’m simply looking for any excuse to object to you.” She grinned back.
“Your Honor. I respectfully ask the defendant be remanded into my custody.”
“No, I’m going to be released on my own recognizance.”
“I’m declaring a mistrial.”
“On what basis?”
“You gave false testimony. You perjured yourself.”
“When did I perjure myself?”
“When you said this argument was unfair because I was more experienced. You’ve obviously had way too much experience arguing. You neglected to mention that fact.”
Charlie chuckled. “Who knew growing up with a quarrelsome older sister would provide some benefit in law school?”
After dinner, they sat on the couch to watch the rented movie. “Hope you like Princess Bride,” he said.
