FLAME (Spark Series) by Cumberland Brooke

Author:Cumberland, Brooke [Cumberland, Brooke]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2014-02-03T05:00:00+00:00

14

“Are you going to tell me where we’re going?” I ask, unable to see a damn thing as he has blindfolded me.

“We’re almost there,” he says as he continues leading me. I try to take in my surroundings by listening, but it’s eerily quiet.

“Ready?” he asks. I feel him behind me now, squaring my shoulders in the direction I’m supposed to look.

“Yes.” He slips the blindfold off, and I immediately take in the view. We’re on the roof of a tall building and the view is incredible. The city lights brighten up the sky. White lights and candles decorate the area where a table for two is set. “Oh my god!” I squeal as I turn around to face him. “This is beautiful.”

“I wanted it to be special for you. For us.” He grabs my face in his large hands and places a tender kiss on my lips. “Happy Valentine’s Day.”

“You know this makes us an official couple now.” I snort. “Doing the whole Valentine’s routine and all.”

He chuckles. “Official or not. You’ve been my girl this whole time, whether or not you knew it.” He winks. “C’mon, let’s sit.” He grabs my hand and ushers me to the table, pulling my chair out for me. Always a gentleman.

A waiter greets us and begins pouring wine in our glasses. We clink glasses and watch each other as we enjoy tasting it.

“You have excellent taste in wine,” I say, admiring the bottle the waiter left for us.

“My grandparents own a vineyard,” he says, putting his glass down. “My dad wasn’t around, but when I was younger, I’d go to their house in the summertime and visit them. They paid for me to travel to Italy until I was old enough to work during the summers. Then I stopped going so I could help my mother out.”

“They never gave your mother any money?” I ask curiously.

“I’m not really sure. My mum didn’t accept help easily. She has always preferred to do things on her own and prove to herself that she can do it. I don’t know why, but she’s not good at taking handouts.”

“Independent,” I clarify. “I can respect that. Not all women want to be taken care of by a man. Some want to do it by themselves and have their dignity to show for it.”

He smiles. “I can see you two getting along very well.”

I laugh. “No wonder you chased me. I remind you of your mother.” I make a face, teasing him.

“I didn’t chase you. I was drawn to you. And if anything, you chased me.”

“Ha! I never chase a man. Wishful thinking.”

He puts a finger to his head, pretending to be deep in thought. “I’m pretty sure I remember you chasing me down at the bar and assaulting me in the hallway.” He grins.

My head falls back as I laugh with him. “Okay fine. You got me there. But it was the only time I’ve ever done that!”

“Oh…so I’m your exception?” he muses, looking thrilled.

I roll my eyes at him.

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