Seducing Cinderella: (A Fighting for Love Novel Book 1) by Gina L. Maxwell
Author:Gina L. Maxwell [Maxwell, Gina L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Gina L. Maxwell, LLC
Published: 2020-03-13T18:30:00+00:00
âHonestly, I shouldnât have even tipped the guy,â Stephen grumbled. âHe was so busy falling all over himself for you that he barely did anything right the entire dinner.â
Lucie stepped through the door he held for her, glad to feel the warm night air wrap around her and rid her of the chill from the air-conditioning. No matter how many times she froze in restaurants, she never remembered to bring a sweater.
âI think youâre being too hard on him. Iâm pretty sure he was a new waiter and still awkward at his job. It certainly didnât have anything to do with me.â
âWell, no matter. Though the dinner itself left much to be desired, my company was easily five stars,â he said as he lifted her hand to place a kiss on her knuckles.
It was a cheesy line with a cheesy old-fashioned gesture and the whole thing made her burst into laughter.
And snort.
Stephenâs eyes widened and paused in his release of her hand like he wasnât sure if heâd heard correctly. She felt the color rise into her cheeks until she was sure her face was now an exact match to her dress.
âSorry, I, uh,â Think, Lucie, think! âIâve been having some sinus issues recently.â
Finally he moved, letting go of her hand and gesturing for her to start their short walk back to her apartment. As she fell into step, he said, âYou should get that looked at. You donât want it to turn into sinusitis.â
She wasnât sure how she should respond, so she opted for a subject change. âAfter years of working together in a professional capacity, it was so nice to finally spend some time with you on a more personal level, Stephen.â
âI couldnât agree more. Although we didnât do a very good job at âpersonalâ over dinner, did we? We talked shop the whole time.â
Lucie grinned, pleased sheâd succeeded in directing the conversation the way she wanted. âYes, I suppose we did.â
âSo, tell me about Lucie. What are your short-term and long-term goals, Ms. Miller?â Stephen sidestepped an empty slushie cup the size of a newborn lying next to a trash receptacle and continued walking.
Pausing long enough to pick it up and throw it away, she had to quick-step a few strides to catch back up to him since he hadnât noticed sheâd fallen behind.
âUm, well, I guess my short-term goals would be things like getting some new equipment for the therapy room, taking some more classes on new techniques, and making an effort to get out more often.â
He looked over at her. âOut more often?â
âYeah, you know, out.â When all he did was raise a questioning eyebrow she looked down at the sidewalk and tried to hide her smile of embarrassment. âAs in dating.â
Clasping his hands behind his back he said, âAh, I see. Well, I hope youâll give me the chance to check that particular goal off your list.â
Lucie spared a quick glance at him from under her lashes before refocusing on ensuring she didnât trip on anything.
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