An Unexpected Gift by Zante Lily

Author:Zante, Lily [Zante, Lily]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Lily Zante
Published: 2013-02-03T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Ramen noodles always did the trick. The restaurant was packed full to the brim and the chatter of conversation mixed easily with the clatter of the kitchen, lending a noisy atmosphere all around while the warm and comforting fragrance of chicken, fish and noodles filled the air, making the inside of the restaurant so warm and appealing.

Kerrie decided now would be the perfect time to carry on the conversation she had started after seeing the gorgeous Daniel earlier.

“You never did tell me he was so good looking.”

For goodness sake, stop going on about him.

Instead Caitlin said, “I also didn’t tell you he was married, has a model for a wife and if I’m not mistaken, that little boy was most likely his son.”

The shocked expression on Kerrie’s face told Caitlin she had done the trick. When no further words came out of Kerrie’s mouth, Caitlin gave her the complete run down of how she had visited him at home on New Year’s Eve. After a significant pause, “Thornton’s chocolates!” was the only response the indignant Kerrie could come up with.

“A pen, or cool gadget, or cufflinks or tie or something cool and trendy I get, but Thornton’s chocolates?” she repeated in shock horror.

“It was a thank you gift for saving my life, Kerrie, not a bloody Christmas present for a boyfriend!” Caitlin scowled at her friend before menacingly adding, “he’s married for goodness sake, Kerrie. Quit going on about him.”

The words came out much more harshly than Caitlin intended. She was annoyed with her best friend and partly annoyed because, yes, seeing Daniel again today, when she thought she would never see him again, had reminded her of how gorgeous he was. And that he had saved her. And that in itself meant that he was a one in a million person. Not many people would put their lives in danger for someone they didn’t know. People only thought to save themselves these days, and she didn’t blame them. Would she ever step into a fight to save a stranger? She liked to think she would, but in reality, if it ever came down to it, it wouldn’t surprise her if she pretended not to notice.

“Sorry Caitlin. I shouldn’t keep going on about it. I- It – You always seemed to light up when you spoke about the man who saved you. After Carl, I suppose any decent man is a good thing. But this one, Daniel – he’s a bit of a looker. I just thought you two might – you know……” Kerrie put down her soup spoon and wiped her mouth. Slurping the soup was a messy experience.

“I didn’t know he was married. How would I? You didn’t tell me you went to see him. And I want to know why you left that bit of news out – but,” she placed a hand in front of her, “that can wait until later.”

Caitlin shrugged her shoulders. “He is good looking. He did save my life. You weren’t to know.

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