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I grinned sheepishly. "Guilty as charged."
"Hmm. That's not usually your MO."
"I know, but since Jake caught me in his web, I can't seem to free myself."
"That's a very creepy comparison," she said.
"You're right." I pursed my lips, thinking it was more like he caught me when he walked into the airport.
The nurse came the next second, interrupting my thoughts.
"You're up and are looking good. Let me check your vitals and call a doctor to sign off."
Ten minutes later, a doctor declared that Larissa was ready to go home. We only needed to get her discharged. It was when I had my friend out of her bed that I realized she was a bit tipsy from the medicine.
I glanced at the nurse while Larissa was still signing the discharge papers.
"Is it normal for her to be like that?"
"Oh, yes. The Benadryl is still in her system. But she'll be good as new tomorrow."
"Does she need overnight supervision?"
"No, not at all. Don't you worry."
"Okay. Thank you."
I texted Jake while Larissa finished up.
Natalie: Hey, we’re done. Does your offer still stand? Word of caution, Larissa is still having some side effects from the drugs. She might be a very chatty passenger.
Jake: I'm on my way. I'll be there in ten minutes.
Natalie: Thank you.
After all the paperwork was completed, I guided my friend outside. She was standing fine but was way more talkative than unusual. We waited a few feet away from the hospital’s main entrance. The sound of the ambulances approaching the building was insane. I texted Jake our exact location, and he arrived as promised a few minutes later.
He pulled the car in front of us and then immediately jumped out. It was the same one Cal usually drove.
"Well, well, well, if it isn't the famous Jake Whitley," Larissa said. "I’d hoped I'd get to meet you one day after hearing so much about you."
He quirked up a smile, glancing from her to me as he rounded the car. He looked magnificent. His broad shoulders filled his custom-made suit perfectly. His hair was ravished, sticking out in all directions. It was afantasticlook on him
He fixed me with his gaze as he said, "Heard a lot, have you? I'm curious about what exactly Natalie said about me. I’ll find out later."
"Oh, I'm happy to tell you," Larissa offered.
I elbowed her gently. "No, you won't. Everything I told you was in confidence."
"Butyouare going to tell him, so what difference does it make?" she asked in earnest, confused.
"No, I won't. What gave you that idea?"
Larissa threw her head back, laughing. "Look at this guy. Smoldering hot eyes, determined body language. He is definitely going to get the scoop out of you. Just saying, you might as well fess up. On second thought, don't. I'm sure he's going to employ very creative tactics to get you to talk. And that could be fun!"
"All right, let's get you home." Thank God it was dark. I was blushing like hell, and Jake was suspiciously silent as he opened the door and helped me get Larissa in.
As I was about to join her in the back seat, I noticed his smug smile.
