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“How much does the certification cost?” he asked quietly.
“I don’t know. I’d have to check it out.”
“Maybe we can do that when we get back. Maybe we can fund it.”
“No, you can’t fund my education—”
“Arya,” he grabbed my hands and pulled me towards him, “you need to stop objecting to everything I suggest.”
“I’m not objecting. I…”
“You’re what?”
He was standing so close now. Too close. I swallowed hard, not even remembering what I’d just been talking about. “What are you doing, Chet?”
“What do you think?” he said.
And then he pressed his lips against mine and I melted into him. He kissed me hard, and I felt my entire body trembling as he wrapped his arms around my waist. I could feel the length of his hard body against mine, and it felt absolutely amazing. I never wanted him to let me go. His tongue slipped into my mouth, and I sucked on it gently. He pulled back gruffly and stared down at me.
“What are you trying to do to me, woman?”
“What do you mean?” I said breathlessly, staring up at him.
“You know you’re making me hard as hell, right?”
“What?” I giggled, giving him my most innocent gaze.
“I think you know it’s exactly what you’re doing, Arya.” He gave my ass a gentle squeeze. “I want you so badly.”
“Chet… we can,” I suggested, not believing how bold I was being.
“We can, but we’re not going to do it just yet,” he replied.
“I know you want me as badly as I want you, but you know what?”
“No, what?” I said softly.
“When the moment comes, I’m not going to act until you beg me to. You got that?”
“Yes,” I said, a shiver running down my spine.
Chapter One Hundred Two
Chet
We made our way back to the ranch in the early evening. All I could think about as I drove was the feel of Arya’s soft lips on mine. The way she’d pressed herself against me as we’d kissed had been arousing, and I felt emotions that I hadn’t felt in years, though I didn’t want to dwell on those.
The fact was that she was as beautiful as she was funny; however, she came with just too much baggage. I wasn’t the right man for her. I didn’t know what it was to be a husband, let alone a father. Arya and Eloise deserved a man who was ready for the responsibility. I just wasn’t ready for kids. I didn’t have the money. I didn’t have the time, and I didn’t have the patience, even though Eloise was a doll.
I pulled up outside of the ranch and jumped out before Arya could open her door. I hurried over and opened the passenger door for her and my heart jumped for joy when she smiled at me in surprise.
“You didn’t have to do that,” she said as she stepped out
“I did.” I bowed. “I’m a gentleman.”
“So you said, but now I’m not so sure.” Her cheeks were pink but her voice was playful. “Thank you for a really nice day today, Chet. I had a good time.”
“I’m glad,” I responded. “I had a great time as well.” There was a pause, and she giggled nervously. I wondered if I made her nervous. I took a step closer to her. “Do I make you nervous?”
