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“Umm...no, I have an early class in the morning.”
“Seriously?” He let go of her face in an attempt to calm down. Maybe if he wasn’t touching her, his erection would go away. Wishful thinking.
“Not used to a woman saying no to you, Mr. Cannon?” She didn’t hide her amusement as she smiled at him. He liked her sassy little edge.
“Not usually.” He couldn’t remember the last time a girl turned him down. “Just being honest.”
“I did have a really good time tonight, but I can’t go back to your place with you and have sex. What kind of girl do you think I am?” She may have been teasing him, but he detected the truth in her words.
“I’m sorry.” He took her hand and continued on their stroll down the street. “I got a little carried away. You’re a very beautiful woman, but I meant no disrespect.”
“You’re a really good kisser.” She squeezed his hand before placing a peck on his cheek. “I hope we get to do it again.”
“We will.” He nodded. “Trust me.”
“I haven’t dated much in the past couple of years. I threw myself into my education and music. I may need to take things a little slower than you’re used to. I understand if that’s not what you’re looking for.”
“Slower?” He thought about it. “Well, that’s a concept I’m not used to. I live in a very fast-paced world, but I don’t see why I couldn’t try it.”
“Are you teasing me?”
“A little.” He pulled her into his side as they walked. He realized she was a few years younger and not used to his lifestyle. He didn’t want to scare her away. “I want to get to know you better. I had a good time tonight, and I want to see where this is headed. My job is very demanding, especially now that the agency is growing. I don’t have the time I used to have for a social life, but I don’t want to sacrifice everything.”
“What do you mean?”
“I watched my brother do that for years. I can’t be all work and no play. If you’re willing to put up with my crazy schedule, I’d want to see you as often as I can.”
“I’d like that too.”
“What’s your day like tomorrow?” He couldn’t wait until next weekend to see her.
“I have class until noon.”
“Can you meet me at the agency? We could have a quick lunch at the cafe in the lobby.”
“That would work.”
“Perfect.” He leaned down and kissed her, because he couldn’t resist those lips, not after he’d sampled them. “It’s a date.”
Chapter 3
When Sammy steppedoff the elevator and into the top floor of the high rise, she expected to be greeted by a receptionist. Instead, the large desk that sat behind a sleek, metal half-wall, facing the elevators was empty. The ringing of the phone echoed throughout the busy office, but no one seemed to hear it. The employees scrambled around, moving in and out of the doors that aligned the halls. An open staircase that led to another level of the building was constantly occupied with people carrying large boards with pictures on them. She assumed they were ad campaigns. No one even noticed she was standing there.
She stepped closer to the reception area, hoping the receptionist would realize she was there, but that didn’t happen. The phone continued to ring and, after about five minutes, Sammy could take no more. Her uncle owned a mechanic shop, and in the summers she would answer his phone and do his paperwork. She was no stranger to a switchboard, although the one at this agency was busier than her uncle’s shop and appeared to be much more sophisticated.
