A Sheikh of Her Own by Barbara McMahon

Author:Barbara McMahon [McMahon, Barbara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Ultimate Billionaires, Book Three
Publisher: Barbara McMahon
Published: 2022-05-19T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Bridget felt awkward when she sat down to dinner that evening. She knew better than to believe Rashid wanted to be friends. A playboy’s idea of friendship differed from hers.

He’d been kind to show her around–or had that been a prelude to something else?

How many people did she know who could boast having been kissed by a sheikh? She’d treasure his kisses as a precious memory. But not let them go to her head.

Once back in San Francisco, she’d resume the routine of her life and the brief vacation in the Mediterranean would soon be tucked away as a fond memory to grow fainter as time passed.

Watching him throughout dinner, she saw no evidence he paid special attention to any of his guests.

She refused to let herself fantasize about a long-term relationship. She hoped to be married one day. To have a husband who adored her. To have children to lavish her love upon.

Rashid had been married, and Bridget knew firsthand how second wives fared. It wasn’t for her.

Salina al Besoud summoned her when they adjourned to the drawing room after dinner.

“How was your tour of the city?” she asked Bridget once they were seated at a small table to the side of the room. A maid brought in a silver tray with coffee pot and cups and set it on the table between them.

The older woman poured two cups of fragrant tea and handed one of the delicate china cups to Bridget.

“It was lovely. I especially loved seeing some of the ornate buildings. I learned quite a bit about the country’s history, too. Some of the buildings in the old part of the city are fabulous. I'd love to go inside one day to see if the inside decor matched the elegance of the facades.”

“I'm sure that can be arranged. I’m glad he took you. He loves our country. None of the other guests seems interested in such pursuits.” She looked around the room thoughtfully as she took a sip of her tea.

“Well, they've been here before. And they seem interested in other things. I love history and exploring new places. I’d like to see a different part of the country,” Bridget said.

“It can be arranged. Ask Rashid.”

Bridget smiled politely and nodded knowing she dare not ask.

She’d treasure today’s memory for what it had been–a host making sure a guest enjoyed herself.

Laughter rang out from the group near the French doors. Bridget looked over at the same moment Rashid’s gaze moved to her. For a second she felt her heart catch, then beat rapidly. She couldn’t drag her eyes away.

His eyes were alight, his smile warm and contagious. What had amused him? She’d never heard him laugh before. The richness in the tone brought a smile to her face. Would she ever say anything to make him laugh like that?

A moment later he excused himself, glancing around to make sure all his guests were being entertained. He walked over to Bridget and his grandmother.

“I hope you don’t mind, Grandmother, but I am going to steal your companion away.

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