Counterfeit Date_Echo Ridge Romance by Cami Checketts

Author:Cami Checketts [Checketts, Cami]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Birch River Publishing
Published: 2018-06-19T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Mason got up early Wednesday and went on a long run along the mountain trails, half-hoping he’d run into Lolly the entire run, but she never appeared. He showered and arrived at work early, crunching numbers and flying through his pile of work. He was meeting Lolly at Kenworth’s after work, and though their moment last night had been interrupted, he had high hopes about today. Maybe after they shopped for his “outfit” for Saturday night, she’d let him take her to dinner, then she’d let him take her on a walk, then she’d let him kiss her.

She still thought he was after some other girl. Lily. How transparent had that been? Should he claim he needed practice for his date on Saturday? Practice eating out and kissing? A wicked smile curved his lips.

Work kept him somewhat distracted and the day went by. Finally, it was five-thirty, and he strode across the sunlit street and into Kenworth’s. He breezed past the sweet-smelling chocolate counter and saw Lolly and Gentry in the men’s department. Gentry had offered last night to come help them shop. Mason liked the guy, but his metro style was completely different from Mason’s conservative look, plus he really just wanted to be alone with Lolly.

Lolly turned at his approach and a bright smile lit her beautiful face. Her blue eyes twinkled at him. “I’m so excited to shop!”

Mason chuckled. “Said no man … ever.”

Gentry laughed. “Jessica says I’m the only man she knows who likes to shop.”

“Lucky for her,” Lolly said.

Mason cringed. So Mason not enjoying shopping was a negative? Dang. He couldn’t lie and say he liked to shop, but with Lolly here, he was certain he’d enjoy it today.

“Let’s get started,” Gentry said with a gleam in his dark eyes. He always looked polished, and today he wore a button-down shirt and slacks. Mason was dressed similarly because he’d been at work, but his sleeves were rolled up and he couldn’t wait to get home and take his work clothes off. Gentry seemed like he lived in business casual. “What are we looking for?”

“Well, Mason has a big date Saturday night,” Lolly said. “Dinner at the Outlook. A suit?”

Mason wanted to protest, but if Lolly liked suits, he’d wear a suit.

Gentry nodded, appraising Mason. He grabbed a blue suit coat off a rack near him and held it up. “Ralph Lauren makes their coats a little more husky cut.”

Husky? Was that code for too thick? Did Lolly like how built he was, or did she like more trim and stylish men?

“Oh, that’s perfect,” Lolly gushed, running her fingers over the sleeve and making Mason’s mouth go dry. He’d try on the coat immediately if she’d run her fingers over the arm while he was wearing it. “It’s got a light summer feel.” She grabbed a light-blue button-down shirt and white pants. “How about these to go with it?”

“Yes!” Gentry agreed. “And no tie. We want casual, appealing, but not like he’s trying too hard.”

Mason stared at the two of them.

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