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“You do have a lot on your mind.” He chugged his water.
“Tell me about it. The Bradford account will be the death of us all.”
“I’m not talking about that.” He grinned. “The scotch and then those shots of Jack got your gums flapping last night. You were very forthcoming about your little waitress from Brooklyn. Did you have a successful night?”
“I have no clue what you’re talking about.”
“You fell for the decoy.” His brother’s voice was filled with amusement. “That’s so not like you. You’ve only known her for a few days, but she’s very easy on the eyes so I can see why you want her.”
“As usual, you don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“Right,” he said. “On the way back to your room you kept saying how you were going to throw caution to the wind and give in and do what you both wanted.”
“How do you even remember what I said?”
“I’m a seasoned drinker. I pace myself. You, on the other hand, were running some kind of race.”
“Hell.” He rubbed his temples. “Please tell me you’re the only one I spouted off to.”
“Just me.”
“Thank God.”
“Don’t be embarrassed. I’d have paid a lot more than a quarter of a million to be with her.” He laughed. “She looks like she’s worth it.”
“No.” He pointed at his brother. “Do you see, this is exactly why I can’t sleep with her? It can’t be about sex, not ever.”
“Relax, bro. I’m teasing you. From what you told me, Coda is attracted to you too. There’s no reason why you can’t keep your little proposition separate from what happens between the sheets. You told her upfront this weekend wasn’t about sex. If you both want to change the terms, I say go for it.”
“You would.” He rolled his eyes. “When have you ever turned down sex?”
“I’ve never seen you so twisted over anyone. You want her.”
“That’s irrelevant.” It didn’t matter that he wanted her. He couldn’t have her. He had to accept that.
“I think you’re nuts if you don’t take a shot at her.”
“You’re crude. We’re not discussing this anymore.”
“Whatever.” He finished his water. “What would you like to discuss?”
“We have a few minutes before the call starts. I have an idea that may buy us some more time with the client. I want to run it by you before we take it to Vince and the others.”
“Let me hear it.”
* * * *
AFTER HER SHOWER, CODAslipped on her ridiculously expensive bra and matching thong. She thought about the picnic lunch earlier that afternoon. The conversation was light and fun. She’d learned more about the man she had become so taken with in a matter of days. Her stomach fluttered when she recalled the way he smiled at her or casually kissed her cheek. She even caught him staring at her a few times. Those fun moments would be over in two days time. She’d go back to being his cleaning woman and wouldn’t see him that often. The fairy tale would end unless she could find away to get him to give in.
They were attracted to one another. There was no denying it. They had come together under strange circumstances. She could admit that. After his drunken, late night confession she had convinced herself she would leave the weekend with no regrets. She thought back to their brief encounter the night before.
Spencer came into the suite a little after two AM. Coda had gone to the mini-refrigerator to get a bottle of water. She had been restless since leaving him downstairs in the lobby. She didn’t like how they had ended things down by the fireplace. She had felt embarrassed for throwing herself at him but now that she knew the truth she’d have to change her tactics.
“Whoa.” She tried to hold him up as he stumbled into the foyer. “Are you okay?”
“I am now.” He looked into her eyes. “I was just telling Tyler how incredible you are.”
She caught the wave of alcohol on his breath as she helped him over to the sofa. When they tumbled onto the couch he pulled her into his lap.
