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“I’m going to look forward to a little revenge, Ms. Trainor.” Daniel strode toward her and planted a swift kiss on her lips. “Wait until the shoe is on the other foot. I’ll have you begging for it.”
“You think so?”
“Oh, I know so,” Daniel replied. “And I’m going to enjoy every minute of watching you squirm waiting for my touch, for my kiss, for my—”
Of all times for the doorbell to ring.
Daniel released her and strode to the door to let in their client.
She pulled herself together and smoothed down her dress. But she couldn’t stop the voice inside her head.
What the hell have I just gotten myself into?
* * *
Daniel spared no expense with the plane he’d chartered to take them to Key West on Friday morning. Angela wasn’t sure what everyone in the office might be thinking with both her and Daniel absent, and she didn’t care. She was just going to live in the moment. She’d never flown in a private plane and was impressed with its deluxe interior. Decorated in black and cream with richly textured wool carpeting, the five-seater plane had embossed leather details and its own bathroom.
“Comfortable?” Daniel asked once they were seated and the plane had taken off for their short flight.
“Yes, this is lovely.”
“Well, I try to impress.”
Angela frowned. “You know, you didn’t have to go through all this trouble. I would have been just as happy driving down to the Keys.”
“A three-hour drive? What fun would that have been?” Daniel inquired. “No, this is far better. Champagne?”
“Please.”
He poured them flutes from the already-uncorked champagne that had been sitting at the beverage bar. “To a great weekend.”
An hour later, they disembarked. A limo was waiting to whisk them off to a two-bedroom beach cottage in Key West with whimsical painted furniture, locally inspired art and French doors. Angela was surprised that Daniel selected something quaint and charming and not over the top as she’d come to expect from him.
“What?” he asked when she stared at him.
“I’m just surprised by the cottage.”
“You don’t love this place?” Daniel inquired. “Look at that view.” He pointed to the beach, which was steps away from the rear of the cottage.
Angela shook her head and her ponytail bounced from side to side. “I love it.” She beamed as she thought of the Adirondack chairs facing the Gulf of Mexico. “I just thought you’d pick something a little more ostentatious.”
“Well, I can be romantic,” Daniel said, coming toward her and hauling her into his arms. “I wanted this weekend to be special and about the two of us.”
“Well, you achieved that. So what did you have in store for us today?”
A wicked grin spread across his full lips.
“Besides that.”
“Well, after we unpack, I thought we’d stroll around Duval Street, take in the sights and sounds, maybe share a slice of key lime pie and watch the sunset.”
Angela smiled. “Daniel Cobb, you continue to amaze me.”
* * *
That’s exactly what Daniel wanted. He wanted to show Angela how good life could be as his woman. He loved spoiling her as he usually did in most of his relationships, but if he had to admit it, he’d taken more care with this trip.
Angela had been right. Normally, he would have picked one of the luxury resorts where they’d be waited on hand and foot, but something told him that Angela might appreciate a more subtle approach. Not that he intended for it all to be casual. He had a few tricks up his sleeve to wow her.
After they’d unpacked and freshened up, he shocked her by having her hop on the back of a scooter he’d rented for the weekend and they headed into town. The streets were bustling with locals and tourists, and they slipped in and out of stores hawking souvenirs, art, collectibles and other Key West treasures.
They paused long enough for Daniel to buy Angela a ring she’d been admiring through the window. It was a gold band with a pearl and intricate diamonds surrounding it. It was delicate and looked great on her hand.
Eventually they stopped at Kermit’s for lunch and what Daniel felt was the best key lime pie in town. As the afternoon drew to a close, they meandered back to the pier, where he had a surprise in store for her.
