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“I’m game,” Gage responds with a shrug. “It’d be nice to do something different and low-key.”
“We need to stop by the hotel, so we can change then,” Lauren says. “These heels are killing my feet. I live in scrubs, so I need jeans ASAP.”
“Totally agree,” I say.
Lauren gives me a bright grin.
* * *
When we walkinto the hotel’s lobby, Kyle heads to the counter for our room keys.
“I know the night is still young and all,” Lauren says around a groan when she stops next to me while Gage joins Kyle. “But can it be young for only you and Kyle? I’m a prude who wants to order room service and go to bed.”
I frown. “I’m sorry about dinner.”
She waves away my apology. “Girl, don’t worry about that. I feel terrible, so you did us a favor.”
The guys come back with key cards and grab our luggage.
“Change of plans,” Lauren tells Kyle. “Gage and I are going to our room, calling room service, and passing out.”
Gage strokes her back and seems fine with not going out.
Kyle offers a warm smile. “Tell them to charge it to my room.”
Lauren starts to object, but Gage smacks Kyle on the back.
“How kind of you to offer. I’ll be sure to inform them.” He glances at Lauren. “My girl is eating for two, so I apologize in advance for the bill. You two have a nice night and don’t get in too much trouble.”
We crowd into the elevator, and our rooms are next to each other. After Kyle unlocks our door, I toss my bag on the bed, collapse on it, and unstrap my heels.
“My feet are killing me.” I drop them to the floor when I’m finished. I open my suitcase and select a pair of flats. “So, we’re going to an arcade?”
Kyle nods.
“One where you play Skee-Ball, win tickets, and select cheap prizes?”
Kyle sets his bag down and grins. “It’ll be fun. I promise.”
“Is it weird that a woman pushing thirty is excited to go to an arcade?”
“As weird as it is that a guy pushing thirty is excited to go to an arcade.” He snags a shirt and flashes me a look. “Excited to go because of who his company will be.”
I change my clothes in excitement.
* * *
I throwmy arms up and jump up and down. “Winner, winner, chicken dinner!”
We came, ate arcade food, drank, and now, we’re playing games.
There’s been a gleam in Kyle’s eyes all night. We’ve had a blast, and I’m thankful we came. I would’ve never gone if he hadn’t recommended it.
“I’m officially wiped out.” I yawn as my buzz flutters through my belly.
“Let’s cash in our tickets.” He snags my hand in his. “My guess is, you won enough for a new car.”
Kyle let me win all the games. I had no idea what I was doing while he explained them. We leave the mall where the arcade is, and the chill of the night smacks into us. The mall is down the street from our hotel, so we walked.
