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Reaching behind him, he picked up keys and locked his door.
“Definitely food first.” He opened my door and stared at my mouth when I was seated behind the wheel. “I don’t want to mess up your lipstick.”
“You won’t. I use a lip stain so it doesn’t smudge.”
Leaning in, he cupped the nape of my neck and claimed a kiss that rattled me to my core.
Focus! You have questions!
Resting his forehead against mine, he whispered, “You look and smell and taste like heaven. I missed you.”
“I missed you, too.” It was the truth.
Another kiss and he stepped back to close my door. He jogged around and slid into the passenger seat. “What are you in the mood for? I cleared the rest of the day.”
My eyes widened. “You did?”
“I haven’t seen you in four days and considering I can’t stop thinking about you, I figured it was the smart move.” He grinned. “It’s okay ifyouhave to work. I’ll be useless.”
I chuckled. “Useless? I highly doubt that.”
Backing out of his driveway, I drove to a restaurant my family owned along Miami Beach. The seafood was to die for and if things gotweird, my huge cousin was the chef.
Once we were seated, he reached across and held my hand. I felt a little anxious but concealed it.
“Tell me about your trip. Did you accomplish everything you needed to?” I nodded with a smile and he returned it. “Did you try the steak place?”
“I took my clients. I don’t know if they’re literally serving cows that receive daily massages or what but the ribeye melted in my mouth. I could have cut it with a fork.”
“I told you! Vodka?”
“Too much vodka. Thank god for the car service.”
We ordered a bottle of white wine and I spoke with our server. Rebecca was a sweet young woman who was dating a second cousin of mine.
“Guess what, Petra?” she whispered excitedly. “I’mpregnant.”
I blinked. “Uh. That’s…great, Rebecca.”
She nodded happily. “We’re getting married in a few weeks.”
“Wow. Congratulations.” I repeated it in Greek. “How old are you again?”
“Twenty-one. Mom thought I’d be married by now, you know. I was a rebel!” She laughed and I faked one. “Michael wants me to be home with the baby so I won’t be here after the wedding.”
“Ofcourse.” I faked another smile. “Let me know if you need anything. I’m happy to help.”
“You’re so great, Petra. Everybody’s big sister.” She stuck her pen in her trim black apron. “I think it’s reallybravethat you decided to build a career instead of going the traditional route.”
“Agreed. We can only haveoneor theother, am I right?” The young woman nodded and completely missed my sarcasm. “Give us a few minutes to think about what we want, okay?”
She bounced away and I stared at the menu trying to get my temper under control. I expectedsomecomment on my marital status but such an exchange was more than I bargained for.
Fuck.
I told Jack without looking at him, “Everything here is delicious. They get fresh deliveries every morning.”
I felt him looking at me.
