Chemistry of Desire by Melanie Schuster

Author:Melanie Schuster
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Romance
ISBN: 9780373862238
Publisher: Kimani
Published: 2011-01-01T08:00:00+00:00

“You’ve lost your mind,” Emily said incredulously. “I knew you were slightly untrustworthy, inconsiderate and trampy, but I always thought you were sane. I haven’t seen you for months, and all you can do is ask me what I’ve done to myself? I was so damned homely that only major plastic surgery would improve me, is that what I’m hearing?”

“No, that’s not what I’m saying at all. You were perfect just the way you were. Why did you have to go and do all of this?” he asked, gesturing with his hand as he spoke.

“I was so perfect so you told me we’d made a big mistake and you ran out of the house so fast you left skid marks on the floor,” she said scornfully. “And now you’re—I don’t know what you are. Upset because you don’t like my new hair-style?”

“No, that’s not it. You’re taking this all wrong,” Todd replied hastily.

“You got through medical school with that brain? No wonder the health care system is in such bad shape. Let me explain something to you, Todd. When a woman has on a new outfit, or does something different to her hair, ‘what the hell did you do to yourself’ is not considered a compliment. In any culture. I don’t know why you’ve decided to insult me, but you’re doing a bang-up job,” she said hotly.

Todd knew he’d put his foot in his mouth again, but he kept right on like an out-of-control battering ram. “I’m not trying to insult you. I’m concerned about you,” he said. It seemed like a good start to him, but Emily cut him off again.

“Really, Todd? Wow, you’re a real friend to look out for my better interests. But why are you so concerned? Are you under the impression that I’m suddenly incapable of taking care of myself?”

She looked so striking that for a moment Todd finally understood why men said ignorant things like “you’re beautiful when you’re angry.” He went the other way, though, which was just as ignorant. “I don’t think you know what you’re doing, Emily. I know you’re as smart as Einstein and you have all kinds of degrees, but I don’t think you have a lot of experience in other things,” he said. Emily’s mouth opened as he forged ahead to make his point.

“Look, I saw you at the airport with that big blond guy. He was all over you, and you don’t know him from a can of paint. He could be a serial killer for all you know, and you’re letting him hang all over you. That’s why I’m concerned,” he added piously.

If her eyes could have shot lightning, he would’ve fried from the look on her face. Suddenly her expression changed and she got the real calm look that’s ultimately more dangerous. “His name is Jared Van Buren and he owns five restaurants, six if you count the one he’s opening in Columbia. His mother is on the board of the hospital where you work and his father is the chief of staff.

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