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“That’s the reason why I know you’ll tell me,” she tried again.
“Good try, but no.”
She’d never been good at saying no, but when it came to being told no, she was even worse. “Does it involve food?” she asked.
He shot her a quick look and asked, “Have you eaten yet? Because if you’re starving, we can make a quick detour and eat first.”
“I guess my answer depends on how far we are going and how long we will be there. Oh, and how much energy I will require to do whatever it is you have planned.”
Jerry laughed. “Nice. Didn’t see that coming. But it didn’t work.”
She sighed. “I know. Too many questions all at once. I should’ve spaced them out better. I’ll have to remember that for next time.”
That was a bit bold of her to even assume there would be a next time, but somehow she knew there would be. Even sitting beside him, she felt as though they’d known each other for a while, and not as though they had just met last night.
As she allowed him to take her to this mysterious place, she was thinking of how she’d be lecturing women on the dangers of such behavior. This was risky. What did she really know about him? Looking at him out of the corner of her eye, she ran through the list.
Rich. Drop-dead gorgeous. Makes me laugh. Fantastic kisser. Likes burgers and hates surprises.That really wasn’t much. It was more than she knew yesterday, and she’d taken him to the spot where teenagers go to make out. If anyone should be wondering what type of crazy person they were out with, it should be Jerry.
Wherever he is taking me, it can’t be as nuts as where I took him.
As they left the state and headed into Connecticut, she began to wonder if he was taking her to New York. It was a great place to visit, but not a good get-to-know-someone type of date place. She’d get all caught up in the sights and forget why they were there. But Jerry turned off the highway and in a direction she wasn’t familiar with.
“Sure I can’t get you to even give me a little hint?” she asked.
“Okay, just one,” he said.
She smiled and adjusted herself in the seat as though she’d just won a prize and couldn’t wait to receive it.
“One is more than before.”
“We’ll take it as fast or as slow as you want,” he stated.
She waited for the hint, but that was all he said. “Either way is fine. Just give me the hint.” He said nothing so she added, “Really? You said you’d give me one and now you’re backing out. For a guy who keeps telling me to trust him, this is not the way to earn it.” She noticed his hands tighten on the steering wheel. Had she upset him or offended him? Reanna hadn’t meant to do either. “Only joking, unless it worked, then ignore this.”
He shook his head. “I don’t back down, however there is no need to either. I upheld my end of the bargain. You have your hint.”
“I do?” she asked. He nodded. “Well it was a sucky one. I have no idea what it means.” Unless you’re taking me to a hotel. I sure as hell hope you’re not that confident. He probably was. “If you’re taking me to a hotel, you can turn this car around right now.” She already knew that wasn’t where they were headed, but she couldn’t wait to hear his response now.
“Well damn. I’m probably going to lose my deposit,” he stated.
She glared at him. “That’s all you’re going to say?”
“Yes.”
Oh you’re tough.She wanted to keep a straight face but couldn’t. Reanna burst out laughing. “Good thing you’re not a suspect. I’m not sure I’d fare any better with interrogating you.”
Jerry smiled. “Depends on the questions,” he gave her a wink.
Okay. Here is one. Why are you here? With me?She knew he could be with any woman he wanted. She was pretty sure that women flung themselves at him. But she wasn’t attracted to money. If anything, it was what turned her off about him. Good thing there was something, because she already found it nearly impossible to resist his charm.
Before she could press any further, they pulled into a huge parking lot. If she’d been paying attention, maybe she’d have caught the name on the sign. “Horse racing?” she asked. He shook his head. Then she saw the checkered flag. “We’re watching a race?” Once again, Jerry shook his head.
“You’re getting closer.”
“I give. What are we doing?”
“Like I said, you will be able to decide how fast or slow you go.”
