High Stakes Seduction - Book 2 by LeCoeur Ami

Author:LeCoeur, Ami [LeCoeur, Ami]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Career Life Press
Published: 2014-10-07T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

“These are gorgeous!” Maria said over our connection the next morning in the media room. She kept looking away from the video call to her laptop, admiring the pictures I’d sent. “Look at the way the island’s reflection shimmers off the surface of the water. It’s so beautiful!”

“Did you see the dolphins?” I asked.

She clicked through a few more images, her eyes shining as she looked up at me. “I love dolphins!”

“I know,” I said, beaming at her. “I was so lucky! Just as I was about to leave, they showed up. So I grabbed you a picture.”

“I’ve been looking through your great photos while I wait for Thompson to come back.”

I eyed Maria shrewdly. “Waiting for Thompson to come back? Maria, what are you up to? I’ve only been gone for a few days.”

Maria blushed, literally covering her mouth to hide her giggle. “Oh, you know. He just dropped by to check up on me. He's picking up Chinese take-out. It’s nothing, Ange.”

“Uh huh,” I grinned. “Methinks the lady doth protest too much!”

“Well, what about you and Antonio?”

“Oh no, you don’t get to change the subject on me.” I said the words playfully, but there was no way I wanted to talk about Antonio right now. I wasn’t in the mood to spin Maria another lie to cover up whatever it was that was going on in this odd arrangement he and I shared. In fact, I’d actually dreaded calling Maria because I knew she’d ask about Antonio and me. But, I figured the pictures would be enough to distract her. Thankfully, now I had Thompson too. “You keep begging me for juicy details. Now it’s your turn to spill, Sis.”

She laughed, her face brightening again. “All right, I guess it’s only fair. Although, there’s nothing really going on that’s quite as exciting as your life, Ange. Thompson is just really sweet. He drops by to check up on me and brings me treats. Last night he stayed a bit later after dinner to watch TV with me. And this weekend, he’s taking me to an Art and Wine Festival.”

“That sounds wonderful, Maria,” I said, genuinely pleased. “I’m glad you’re having a good time. You need to get out more. There's no need to stay cooped up in the house.”

“Especially with the wonderful weather we've been having. Thompson's really sweet, Ange. I know he's big and burly looking, but he has a gentle heart."

I narrowed my eyes at the wistful sound in Maria's voice. "Is there something more you want to tell me?" I couldn't help but ask.

"Oh no! Well, not really," came her surprisingly bashful reply.

"Well then, I'll be expecting full details of your festival trip,"

"Don't worry. I'll be more forthcoming than you've been so far," she teased.

My heart nearly stopped.

"And I’m glad you’re having a good time. Enjoy the island sunshine, Sis. And send me more pictures!”

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