“Where all have you visited?” The warmth of her smile echoed in her voice.
He crossed his arms over his chest and extended his legs. “I visited, at last count, 40 or so of the great states of America. I’ve hit the tourist spots. Australia, Canada, South Africa, Rome, London, Egypt, I love it there too. Dubai, New Zealand, India, China, Morocco, Italy, Bali. There are more but you put me on the spot.”
“Tell me about your favorite place.” She leaned over the table and rested her chin in her hand. Her eyes bright and inquisitive.
“Uh…” her smile made it hard to think straight, he searched his mind, “I can’t pick just one. My most recent trip was to Bora Bora.”
“That place is on my wish list.” A smile danced on her lips, heat coursed through his veins. Get a grip!
“Put a star by it. It is a place you’ll never forget. The warmth of the water. Its vibrant turquoise color. There’s something magical and healing about the island.”
Her expression stilled and grew serious.
“Add this one to your wish list too.” He wanted to see her smile again. “Torres del Paine National Park.”
The spark returned. “Where is that?”
Marques leaned forward enjoying the light in her eyes. “It’s in Chile. There’s more sheep than people but the valleys are the most vibrant green and the sky the bluest blue you’ll ever see. There is a small window when the weather is appropriate but it is worth it.” He winked and something told him she mentally noted every word.
He wondered what she was thinking as she dropped her head, brushing her hair behind her ears. Her phone buzzed against the table and Brione glanced down at the screen.
“That’s my friend.” She held up her phone and finished her coffee. “We have to reschedule.”
She stood from the table and leaned over to toss the empty cup in the trash.
“Would you like another?”
“No, I have studying to do.”
“Studying?” He hoped to prolong her departure.
“I’m a law student.” The glimmer in her eyes dulled.
“If I remember correctly there are three of them here.”
“You are absolutely correct.” She placed her purse on her shoulder and picked up a black portfolio. He missed that earlier.
“Would you like to grab lunch or something?”
“I really need to go.” She shook her head and glanced at her phone. “Thank you for the coffee and the conversation.” An easy smiled played at the corners of her mouth.
“No, thank you for this wonderful concoction.” He held up the cup shaking it.
“You’re welcome. Have a nice day.” She turned to leave and he reached for her arm.
“Take my number. I’m in town for a couple weeks. I really would like to see you again.”
“I don’t have time. I—”
“Take it…just in case. Pass me your phone and I’ll enter it.”
She searched his eyes for so long he thought she’d say no again.
“Okay.” She hesitantly passed her unlocked phone, holding the top with the tip of her fingers, as if trying to avoid his touch.
He entered his personal cellphone number and placed the phone in her open palm. “I’ll talk with you soon.”
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Ja’Nese Dixon pens tales of romance in several sub-genres. But her favorites are the ones that manage to keep readers sitting on the edge of their seats lying to themselves about reading “just one more chapter”.
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