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“You knew that would happen,” he said, putting some of the spicy lamb into his mouth.
Desiree nodded. “I did.”
She reached across the table and used her thumb to wipe sauce from the corner of his mouth.
“Thanks, babe.”
They spent the meal catching up since they hadn’t seen each other all day, and after they finished eating the delicious meal, Montez leaned against the back of the sofa and opened his arms. “Come here.”
Desiree crawled to him and snuggled into his side.
“I want to ask you something,” Montez began. “How do you feel about taking a trip somewhere, just the two of us? I plan everything, and all you have to do is show up.”
Months ago she had told him she’d never taken a trip outside the country, but seeing all of Gertrude’s photos over the years made her want to.
“I love that idea. I’m all for it.”
“That’s the answer I wanted to hear.”
He pulled an envelope from under the sofa cushion.
“What’s that?” Desiree asked.
“Open it.”
She shot him a curious glance—looking cute as hell—and then opened the envelope. Inside were two first-class tickets to Jamaica.
Her mouth fell open. “Oh, my goodness! We’re going to Jamaica?”
“We’re going to Jamaica,” Montez confirmed.
Her eyes sparkled with excitement and she let out a happy squeal. “I don’t know what to say.”
Montez chuckled at the joy on her face, more than happy that he was the reason for her excitement. “Say yes, because those tickets are nonrefundable.”
Desiree laughed and lifted onto her knees. She straddled his thighs and draped her arms over his shoulders. “My first trip out of the country, and I’m taking it with you. Thank you so much.”
Montez slowly rubbed his hands up and down her back. “I don’t think you understand how much you mean to me. Your happiness is my priority, and I didn’t like knowing you haven’t had an opportunity to travel outside of the States, despite all the success you’ve had. I wanted you to experience that, and I wanted to be a part of it. We’ll start with Jamaica, and maybe next year we’ll hit Europe or South America or Africa.”
“Oh my goodness, I have to get a passport.” Her eyes softened as she gazed at him, stroking his hair. “I’m so glad I met you. I play golf now, and I’m about to take my first out-of-the-country trip. I’m going to take a thousand photos! Thank you for everything, Montez. I appreciate you, and your happiness is my priority too.”
She leaned in, and their lips met in a soft, affectionate kiss.
“I love you,” Desiree whispered against his mouth.
“I love you too, babe,” Montez said softly.
Then he pulled her in for another kiss.
