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She smiled. “Maybe a little. But really, it’s not a horrible idea. Your family is wonderful. Even if you screw up, at least she’ll like them,” she teased.
“How many of those wine coolers have you had?” I asked.
Lizzy held up the almost-empty bottle and said, “Since I’m still here, not enough. But you have to admit, it’s a pretty good idea. And then they can all stop trying to guess where you disappear to.”
“It’s no one’s business,” I stated flatly. Not even yours.
“Is that a hint for me to stop talking about it?”
You think?“Yes.”
“Fine. But just because I’m stopping doesn’t mean the others will. Remember, you’re the last single Heart.”
And I plan on keeping it that way.
“From what I hear,” Lizzy continued, “Your mother is out to change that.” With a wink, she headed back to the to join the others.
Damn. No way am I inviting PJ here now. Hell, even the same town is too close.
Jerry looked in my direction. I gave him a nod before slipping away. Whatever the fallout, I’d deal with it later. Right now, I was off to pick up PJ from her hotel.
Good thing I was on time, because when I arrived, she was already outside waiting for me. I couldn’t remember us finalizing exactly what our plans were for today, but I could already tell she was overdressed. Not a black dress this time, but it might as well have been. She sure likes to dress in black.
PJ walked over to the open window of my Jeep and said, “I just got back from work. Do you mind waiting a few minutes so I can change?”
“Take your time,” I responded, grateful she was not going out in those heels.
“Did you want to come in and have a cup of coffee while you wait?” she offered.
Was she really talking about coffee, or could she be in the mood for something more…exciting? I had no issue with skipping the tour and staying in to do some intimate exploring of my own. My favorite afternoon cardio workout.
Nodding, I shut off the Jeep and followed her inside the hotel. Once inside the lobby, she walked over to where they provided complimentary coffee. Guess coffee it is. We each made one and headed up the elevator to her room.
“Sorry, the room is small, but you can have a seat and I’ll be right back.”
I sat in the one chair by the window. While sipping my God-awful brew, I watched as she searched for something to wear. It appeared her entire wardrobe was black. Finally, she grabbed some clothes and went into the bathroom to change. When she returned, she looked ready for a business meeting.
“Sorry, I didn’t pack much because I thought I’d be heading back home. This will work for mini-golf.”
I hadn’t played since I was a kid, but I’d told her we’d do what she wanted. “Sure you don’t want to take a helicopter ride over the mountains?”
She shook her head. “Heck, no. I can barely make myself get on a plane. No way are you getting me up in one of those.”
“Afraid of flying?” I asked.
PJ said, “Once when I was young, I was up sick and spent the entire night watching television with my older brother. He had World’s Deadliest Air Disasters on. I have hated flying ever since.”
I could see in her beautiful green eyes that her fear was real. “I can see how that could create a phobia. I’ve got one too,” I said.
“Really? You don’t strike me as someone who scares easily.”
“Not a fan of mini-golf.”
“Why?” she asked.
“I watched America’s Funniest Home Videos. Sometimes it’s the wrong balls that take the hit,” I said, trying to lighten the mood.
She smiled and said, “We can cross mini-golf off the list, too. Guess that means we’re going out for ice cream.”
