Romance: Duplicity (Duplicity New Adult Romance Book 1) by Knight K.T

Author:Knight, K.T. [Knight, K.T.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-02-03T08:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

I feel like a kid at Christmas as I walk into the restaurant. I'm wearing a flirty dress and knee boots. I don't want to look like I've tried too hard, even though I've spent all afternoon getting ready. I splashed out on some new silk underwear. It's my little secret underneath, that makes me feel wonderful. I'm hoping that Nick gets to see it later.

We meet in a cosy, candlelit Italian in Soho. Mr. Van Hoogen has chosen well. He stands to greet me as I arrive. I realise I've never seen him not wearing a suit. He looks younger in his casual shirt and jeans.

"You look gorgeous, Holly." Nick's lips brush my cheek and the bolt of electricity he sends through my body is in danger of knocking me out. Holy fuck, batgirl. I sit down quickly in case my knees give way.

"Thanks, Nick." My cheeks flush. I'm flattered by his compliment. I meet his eyes and drink him in. My heart is beating so loudly I'm sure he must be able to hear it.

“I took the liberty of ordering some Champagne. I hope you like it?" Nick lifts the bottle and pours me a glass.

"Perfect," I reply. No going Dutch with this guy!

We clink glasses and for a moment I'm tongue tied, before Nick chips in. He leans over the table, and his look is earnest. "Holly, I'm sorry I've not been in touch before now. Something came up urgently and I had to go to New York. Unfinished business, you know?" He reaches out and squeezes my hand.

I don't, and I want to ask more, and berate him for not having contacted me, but there's something about the look on his face that tells me to leave it. He seems tired, and sad, somehow. I think of Adam's ridiculous allegations but quickly put it out of my head. As if he can read my mind, Nick smiles warmly and squeezes my hand again. His touch sends tingles up my arm and shivers down my spine. He glances down at his menu. "I hope you're hungry. I hear this place is superb."

I'm hungry for you, Nick.

We talk easily like old friends. The food is delicious and the Champagne is flowing, but I'm careful not to drink too much. All I can think about is later.

The waiter brings the dessert menu. "Would you like something else?" Nick asks me.

I summon up all my courage. "Um, yes, but it's not on this menu," is my bold reply. Meeting Nick's eyes, there's a swarm of butterflies fluttering inside me. A rejection from him would be devastating.

Nick nods, meeting my gaze, and his eyes light up. There's a moment of understanding, and I flush. His eyes are melting me, and my longing is stirring places that shouldn't be stirred in a public eaterie.

"Just the bill, please," he tells the waiter, "oh, and a taxi. To Mayfair."

The minutes seem like hours until we're finally outside. The anticipation of what lies ahead is sweet agony.

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