Page 24 of Billionaire's Desire
“Okay, Dom Perignon. What else?”
“Our special tonight is scallops,” she informs me.
Sounds fucking delicious.
“The scallops are seared to perfection, with a golden crust and tender flesh and the citrus salad adds a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors.”
“Sounds fantastic. I can’t wait to try it.”
“Excellent. I will just set up the table, if you don’t mind.”
I nod and she walks over to the tiny mahogany table on the other side of the room.
I watch her as she slowly and methodically sets the dishes on the table, making sure the forks are in the right place.
It takes her about five minutes.
“All done.”
“Perfect.” I walk over and take a seat.
“I will leave you to eat your meal now. Is there anything else that you may need?”
I could ask her to stay. I don’t know why I am even thinking of that so I take a sip from the bottled water and shake my head.
“That’s excellent. I will come by in the morning with breakfast and fresh linens.”
She drags the cart to the door, opens the door and walks out.
I stare at her retreating form for close to fifteen minutes before I realize that I am just staring at a closed door, and my scallops are cold.
Fuck me!
I hate cold food, but I also don’t want her coming in and finding the food untouched after I enthusiastically exclaimed that I was excited to try them out.
I fork the food to my mouth and swallow begrudgingly.
Well, fuck me!
Then I wash it all down with the bubbly drink.
I need to get back to wooing the investors, this whole lazing around thing is definitely bad for me and is slowly turning my brain into mush.
The next day, I compliment the scallops when she brings me my coffee.
“I am glad you enjoyed them. I will pass the compliments to the chef.”
“Maybe I can get the same for dinner tonight?”
She is making a liar out of me.
She smiles brightly, “Of course! I will make sure of it.”
That smile.
That gorgeous fucking smile arrests my breath. I notice that she smiles wide and tiny crinkles form around her eyes when she does that. Her beautiful brown eyes twinkle when she smiles.
“I know I should probably know this by now, but what is your name?”
