Archer (The Daddies of Windsor Place Book 1) by Jacki James & Sammi Cee

Author:Jacki James & Sammi Cee [James, Jacki & Cee, Sammi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-10-16T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

Archer

The last photo shoot of the day was an easy one, which was a relief because my mind kept drifting to tonight. Normally, I never let myself get distracted at work, but this first date with Crispin felt different. There was something about it that carried more weight than any casual fling or relationship I’d had before. After talking last night, I could feel it—this wasn’t going to be just another date. This was something more.

I only hoped Crispin would like what I had planned. We’d spent time together, but tonight was our first real date, and I wanted it to be memorable. The community theater was putting on a play in the park across the street, and I’d also pre-ordered a charcuterie box from Luxe. After picking it up, I dashed upstairs to grab a blanket before heading down to Harmony and Joy.

As I walked toward the yoga studio, a wave of nerves hit me—unexpected and uncharacteristic. I usually kept it cool, but something about tonight had my stomach doing flips. Maybe because, deep down, I knew this date could be something special.

When Crispin walked out of the studio, I had to stop myself from staring. I’d only ever seen him in yoga gear or the casual clothes he wore when making deliveries, but tonight? He looked incredible. Crispin was wearing slim, dark jeans paired with a simple white button-up, the sleeves rolled to his elbows, revealing a glimpse of his toned arms. His hair, which was always a bit messy from teaching classes, had a sexy I-woke-up-like-this look that suited him.

“So, where are we going?” he asked.

“I thought we’d have a picnic in the park and watch the play,” I said, trying to keep it casual but feeling my nerves creep back in.

Crispin’s eyes lit up, and his smile widened. “That sounds perfect. I love picnics.” His enthusiasm was like a weight lifting off my shoulders, and I found myself smiling back.

As we walked to the park, the golden light of the setting sun was bathing the city in a soft glow, making everything feel a little more magical. We found a cozy spot under a large oak tree, the kind of place that felt private despite being surrounded by other people setting up for the show. I spread out the blanket, and Crispin immediately noticed the charcuterie box.

“Oh wow, Archer. This looks incredible!”

I flipped open the lid and held it out. “Go ahead, help yourself.”

He reached in and pulled out a strawberry, taking a bite as his eyes scanned the assortment of cheeses, meats, and fresh fruits.

“I’ve seen these on Luxe’s menu before but never had an excuse to try one. You really went all out,” he said, a hint of teasing in his voice.

“I figured if we were having a picnic, we should do it right,” I replied, feeling a little proud of myself for picking something he liked.

We spent the next few minutes talking and picking at the food while we waited for the play to start.

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