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“No, never. I wasn’t trying to do any of that.” I leaned forward, elbows on my knees, and hung my head—crestfallen with regret. My behavior had been wholly inappropriate and uncharacteristic in the elevator. Bad moments were all she seemed to catch me in. “I wanted some time alone with you,” I told her honestly. “To convince you to have dinner with me. I haven’t stopped thinking about you and never thought I’d see you again.”
As I’d watched her laugh beside my mom, winning over the room, the tide changed in my life. The gloomy clouds had parted, the sun broke free issuing its approval, and my path had been determined.
And what did I do? Within minutes, I messed it up, trying to sweep this angel off her feet.
“I’m such an idiot.”
“Don’t say that.” She laid her hand on my knee. Every nerve in my leg sparked and electrodes raced into my heart. “We’ll call it a lapse in good judgment. It’ll cost you… dinner.”
I raised my head, unsure I heard her correctly. Cautiously, I hoped I had. “You’ll have dinner with me?”
“Only if you promise never to trap me in an elevator again or any small space.” Her lip curled in a small, playful smile. I could have kissed her right there, but I held back. I wouldn’t screw up again with her. I’d do everything with St. James precision and care.
This was my second chance with Miranda Bradford.
