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Jerry knew by now what that was. “It’s being delivered. Should be here any minute.” He’d requested that his brother bring over dessert. As far as he knew, Kenneth also wasn’t a sweet-eater, but he had total faith that Shanda was.
“When did you order it?” she asked.
“When you were outside trying to talk me into eating while in the Jacuzzi,” he said.
“Maybe we can do that with dessert?” she asked.
He wasn’t planning on getting that cozy until they left. Jerry looked at his watch and wondered where the hell Kenneth was. But as he pulled out his cell to check, he heard the knock on the door. “That must be dessert.”
Before he could get up to answer, she had already bolted off the couch and grabbed her purse. “I got this. You sit and relax.” With a wink she added, “You’re going to need your energy later.”
He saw her pull a twenty out of her purse and go to the door. It was thoughtful of her. She wasn’t one to let him take care of her all the time. Reanna wanted to be equals, give as much as she took. But I want to give you everything and more. But the more I try, the more I fear you’ll run.
Jerry waited, watching her closely as she opened the door with the money in her outstretched hand.
He could hear Kenneth. “No need to pay us to hang out with you.”
Reanna said, “I’m sorry. I thought you were delivering dessert.”
They stepped inside and Shanda said, “Bringing it is more like it. Hopefully it is in one piece too. Kenneth hit the brakes too hard and the box almost slid off my lap.” She rose up a big white box and said, “Hope strawberry shortcake works for everyone.”
Jerry had no preference, but knew Reanna loved anything chocolate. Reanna smiled and said, “If it’s got sugar, I’ll eat it.”
“Excellent. So, what else is on the agenda? Games? Movies? Talk wedding?” Shanda asked.
Jerry and Reanna both said, “No!”
Shanda chuckled. “I was only joking. Tonight is not business; it’s all about having fun. I even brought an adult board game. We’re about to find out who has the dirtiest mind.”
Jerry and Reanna pointed at each other and burst out laughing. “Hope we are going to play partners, because I think we can take them,” Jerry said to Reanna.
Shanda smiled. “We are playing partners. Girls against guys. And just so you know, we’re going to kick some Heart ass tonight.”
“Honey, it’s a board game,” Kenneth said.
“Might as well learn now, we gals from Hope Valley are competitive,” Shanda replied. “Aren’t we Reanna?”
“Never backed down from a challenge yet,’ she replied.
Kenneth laughed. “You should’ve with that cow. That was hilarious.”
Reanna gave him a warning glare. “You just sealed your fate. Any chance of winning is gone. How about we have cake first and play the game after?”
Jerry laughed. “Watch out Kenneth. Wait till you see her on the sugar high. You just put a target on both of our backs.” He leaned over, wrapped an arm around Reanna’s waist, and pulled her closer to him. “But don’t worry, I have a few tricks up my sleeve as well.” He claimed her lips, kissing her passionately. When he broke their embrace, he grabbed the box and asked, “Cake anyone?”
He saw Reanna standing there dazed before he headed for the kitchen. We’ll see who wins this game. A Heart thrives best when challenged. When he had the chance, he was going to up the stakes with a side bet with Reanna. He was going to make sure it was something she couldn’t refuse. Only works if she brought her handcuffs.
