A Game to Love by Fox Brison

Author:Fox Brison [Brison, Fox]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bold Fox Publishing
Published: 2017-01-30T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 25

Emma

Georgia’s stomach was now a gurgling volcano and she was mortified that not only could I hear it, but that I found it incredibly funny. I couldn’t help it; I blamed my inappropriate sense of humour which was forever getting me into trouble.

“Mmmm, wow, talk about taste bud explosion,” she said taking another bite. “I don’t know the last time I tasted something so good.” Spearing a floret of broccoli, another moan issued in pleasure.

I bet you’d taste twice as good, popped into my head. What was wrong with me? No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t stop thinking about George in that way. But so long as they just stay as private thoughts everything will be okay…right? I wasn’t sure my mental pep talk filled me with anything but more unease. “It’s very simple. I think too many flavours can ruin the actual taste of the fish which is why I just season and then pan fry it.” I explained the thinking behind my rudimentary, and even if I do say so myself tasty, cooking technique. “And it seems your stomach agrees.”

“Oh yes, my stomach agrees. The broccoli is amazing too. I was a little dubious when you added the orange into the pan, but it really does work.” Georgia licked her lips, her gorgeously pink lips, and the action sent a tingle right to my core. “You can cook dinner for me anytime my van breaks down in your drive.”

I smiled and took a sip of wine buying a bit of time to regain my composure. “Are you not having a glass? I thought one with a meal would be allowed.”

“Oh, it is. I just don’t drink is all, I haven’t had a drink since I decided on my comeback. It’s a bit like my sex life, all or nothing.” Georgia clearly thought she’d overstepped the mark and quickly asked, “Do you still row?”

“I only row for fun these days and not that regularly. It was difficult enough to finish my degree with a child in tow let alone train to be a professional athlete. The Olympics were an incredible experience and I’m glad I got to compete at that level at least once, but when Lawrie came along he was more important than any regatta.”

“It still looks like you could compete, you’re in great shape.” Georgia said and then coloured. The attraction between us was like lingering subtext in a thriller and it didn’t take a doctorate in psychology to empathise with what she was going through; wanting something that you know is bad for you, even though it looked so good and was ripe for the taking.

“Thank you kindly,” I teased, keen to put her at ease. She stared into space, and I wondered where her mind had gone. “George, are you okay?” I asked softly.

“Sorry, just thinking,” she prevaricated.

“Good thoughts?”

“Too good.”

I did a handbrake turn on the wrong side of a dual carriageway in order to steer us back to calm waters, because I was starting to get warm in all the right places.

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