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I sipped from my hot chocolate. "I'm still debating."
"Either way is fine by me. I just need to know." He radiated confidence, which was annoying but also attractive.
Very silly, Kimberly. Annoying is annoying, and attractive is attractive. Two very different things.
Hmm, maybe I could settle with annoyingly attractive.
"We do need to work together," I said, "so I'm going to make an effort as long as you don't butt into my problems again."
"I have a simple solution for that," he replied, putting his forearms on the table.Nope. Don't ogle him, Kimberly.“Don't bring your private matters into the hotel again, and everything will be just fine.”
"If this is you trying to get into my good graces, it's not working, Drake."
"I wasn't. I was under the impression that you were trying to get into mine."
"What gave you that idea?" I asked as Giacomo brought over my sandwich, putting it in front of me before taking a step back. He looked at Drake and then back at me.
"Signorina Kimberly, is this man troubling you? Do you want me to remove him from here?"
Drake's eyes bulged. I was fighting my laughter very, very hard. Pressing my lips together, I cleared my throat, but I still sounded on the verge of laughing as I told him, "No, Giacomo. Thank you for the offer, though. It might not look like it, but he and I work together. He's new at the hotel, and he’s had a bit of trouble...adjusting."
"I see," Giacomo replied, looking at Drake again. "I'll keep an eye on you."
"I’d like what she's having," Drake said.
I almost lost it when Giacomo smiled sweetly and said, "I don't take orders," right before leaving.
"He broughtyoua sandwich." Drake blinked. He looked thoroughly confused, as if no one in his entire life had treated him like that.
"Yes, he makes an exception for me. He likes me."
"First Thomas at the bar, and now this Giacomo. What do you do? Is this a dating spot too?"
"No, I usually come here with my sister. Something about you must have sent him the wrong message. I can't imagine what," I said sarcastically.
Giacomo’s daughter, Victoria, approached us.
"Dad said you want to order something." She was looking straight at Drake, having a completely different reaction to him than her dad had. She was practically melting at his feet. I didn’t blame her. If he didn’t blindside you with his “sunny” personality, you’d definitely fall for his good looks and might even think he could be charming.
"I'll have whatever Kimberly is having."
"Okay. And to drink?"
"Coffee, please."
"Right away, sir." She flashed him a beautiful smile before leaving.
Drake glanced back at me. "At least she likes me.”
"Just give her a couple of minutes," I said with a wink. "She's just started her shift. You haven't had time to scare her away yet."
"You might find it hard to believe, Kimberly, but most people I meet like me."
"You're right. I don't believe it."
"Travis does."
"Travis likes everyone. Doesn't make you special." I took another sip of my hot chocolate and a few bites of my delicious sandwich.
