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Have you ever thought of me? Ben questioned, trying to look her in the
eyes.
She glared at him. Why would you ask me that?
Because I want to know. Well, have you?
She put her hands on her hips. Then, taking a step closer to him, she took a
deep breath, looked him squarely in the eyes, and lied, No.
Ben squinted a little and smiled. I hope you are a lot better at investigating
than you are at lying.
Dee looked around, fidgeting. You don t even know me you know nothing
about me.
His smile broadened. But I want to get to know you.
She sighed, shaking her head slightly, taking another deep breath. I don t
date clients, Ben.
I can change that, he said.
Her head snapped back in his direction. Oh, my gosh! You can t be serious.
Yes, I am. I didn t really think about it, but I can always find another PI
although not as good as you, I m sure. He flashed an incredible, dazzling smile,
and she couldn t decide what she wanted to do more, kiss him or punch him. She
turned from him and headed up the path.
You are crazy, she said, waving him away. Don t come near me.
He followed. No, I m not. You intrigue me. I want to get to know you
that s all. I m not looking for commitment, and I don t just want to get you into
bed. I just want us to get to know each other. He stepped in front of her again.
She looked at him, frowning.
She slid her hands into her coat pockets and then turned to look at the water.
We come from different worlds.
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I won t give up. If you keep running, I ll just keep chasing you. She heard
him say it, his voice wrapping around her like a warm blanket, but she was in a
daze and could not be sure of what she was hearing. She glanced at him, and he
took a few steps back, spreading his arms out. Or you could take pity on this
poor, pathetic soul and give me a chance.
Dee watched this incredibly handsome man standing before her with his arms
outstretched, asking her to spend time with him. This was the last thing she had
anticipated that morning. She was shocked, but before she could think, her
mouth started working. Okay, let s just see where today takes us. God I can t
believe I just said that, she thought.
Fair enough, Ben agreed, stepping next to her. The wind picked up a little,
whipping around them. Dee pulled her coat tighter around her neck. Are you
cold? he asked.
No, not really, she said, shaking her head, her teeth chattering.
He took his scarf off and wrapped it around her neck. She glanced at him
wide-eyed as he did so, but made no move to stop him. Better? he asked.
She nodded. He gestured toward the path and they continued their walk.
6' 6' 6' 6'
Thank you. I had a wonderful time. Good night, she said as she slid across the
seat and stepped out of the car. Ben got out of the car and walked around her to
the apartment door, opening it for her. She stopped to study him and then
walked by and up the steps with him following. When she reached the door to
the apartment, she turned to face him.
Thank you again.
May I? He asked, holding out his hand, and looking at her keys.
I think I can take it from here, she said. She turned, opening the door, then
tuned back to him. He smiled down at her. Please don t kiss me, she thought. If
you do, I swear I ll pass out. Her heart started racing, and her palms became
sweaty. She hoped he wouldn t notice the shakiness of her voice. Thanks again,
she whispered. I really did have a wonderful time.
No. Thank you. He leaned close. She stopped breathing and closed her eyes.
His lips lightly brushed her right cheek and he whispered, Good night, so low
she wasn t quite sure that he had said it. She watched him walk down the steps,
taking a deep breath and willing her heart to slow down.
When she walked into the apartment, the smell of roses hit her. Whoa, she
said, looking around. Holly walked down the hall, her overnight bag on her
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shoulder. Hey, where did these come from? Dee asked, pointing to all the
flower arrangements.
I should be asking you that, Holly said, eyeing her. What did you do to
earn all of this? she asked, gesturing.
I went out with someone and had a great time, Dee said as she took off her
coat, hanging it on the coat tree.
From the smile on your face, and all the roses that were delivered this after-
noon, I d say someone had a great time.
You ll never guess who I went out with.
Who?
No, guess. You ll never guess.
Okay, let me see. Holly smiled mischievously. A florist?
No.
Not an undertaker!
Dee rolled her eyes.
Well then, just tell me.
Okay, okay. I went out with the client I told you about.
No. You didn t! Holly said.
Yes, I did.
Oh, my God! Tell me. Tell me everything! Holly said as she dropped her
bag and sat down on the couch. Come on tell, tell.
Dee sat down next to Holly. Well, he called and asked me out and had his
driver pick me up. He even found out where we lived on his own. You know I
like a man with ingenuity, Dee said. Holly laughed. Anyway, we went to the
park, where he had lunch catered French. Dee wrinkled her nose. Then we
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