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“But you always text me,” I pointed out.
“That’s because I want to make you happy.”
My heart stuttered. “Well...uh…thank you.”
“So...” He waggled his eyebrows. “What are you wearing?”
I giggled, shaking my head.
“I love your laugh,” he murmured, his deep voice hitting every nerve inside of me.
I smiled softly. Our flirting back and forth had always been fun, fresh, light. Nothing more. But as the years went on, my feelings for him grew. I wasn’t sure how he felt though. He probably still looked at me like I was the little girl in pigtails who had a crush on the older boy.
Even from the other end of the phone, he was the most beautiful man I had ever seen. With dark eyes, black hair, and that sexy as hell dimple, I was lost to him.
“So, remember when I was a kid and fell off the swing?” I asked. Although the conversation was random, I knew Zach needed distracting from whatever nightmare he had. “You kissed the booboo on my forehead even though I didn’t have one.” It was one of my favorite memories and also when my crush for him started brewing.
“I remember,” he said, his voice deepening. He pushed his dark bangs off of his forehead, his bicep twitching at the movement. “You remember the first time you wore those teeny tiny shorts in front of us boys? I thought your dad was going to have a coronary.”
I laughed. “My dad always looks like he’s going to have a coronary.”
Zach chuckled. “Well, you are beautiful and…” He cleared his throat. “Anyway…why can’t you sleep?”
“I…I’m not sure. Just feeling antsy I guess.” I wasn’t sure what my deal was. I was still young but at a time in my life where I should already be making plans for the future. Instead, I felt…stuck. Like my feet were planted in quicksand and the only thing I could do was sink into the murky depths beneath me.
“Luna?”
“I don’t know.” I shrugged. “Tell me your plans for today.” I needed to change the subject off of me or else we would go down a road that I wasn’t sure either of us was ready for. Maybe he would tell me about his job. When it came to his work, he could talk for hours and I would always willingly listen.
“I have to head into the city. I have a few meetings and then dinner plans with a prestigious restaurant owner.” Zach grunted. “The guy only wants to meet me, so he can get a free room for his mistress whenever she’s in town.”
“Well, at least you get free food.”
“True. That’s only if he pays. They never usually do.” He paused. “Come with me.”
My eyes widened. “What?”
“Come to dinner with me. He’ll probably have a date with him anyway. You won’t have to say anything. You can just be there.”
“So, I’d be like the hot piece of candy on your arm?” I asked, raising an eyebrow.
“Well, I wouldn’t go that far.”
“Hey,” I cried, laughter bubbling out of me.
Zach laughed along with me. “You know what I mean. Like you said, it’ll be a free meal and maybe I won’t be so nervous if you’re with me.”
“You get nervous?” Zach was slowly trying to take over his father’s company, so he could retire completely. He had already left the navy and now he just needed to tie up loose ends with his business. I knew he had nothing to worry about when he was leaving everything to Zach. But I still never imagined a guy like him would get nervous.
“I do, Moonbeam. So, what do you say?”
“I…” I inhaled a sharp breath. “Okay. I’ll come with you.”
“Great.” Zach’s smile widened. “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome. Now I have to figure out what to wear.” I tapped my chin. “I have a red dress that—”
“No,” Zach snapped.
