Sunday Brunch by Norma L. Jarrett

Author:Norma L. Jarrett [Jarrett, Norma L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-307-54766-8
Publisher: Crown/Archetype
Published: 2004-11-06T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY

apri found it hard to concentrate on her work. She placed her pen down next to the petition she was attempting to draft. She took a deep breath, then leaned back in her chair. She couldn't believe how excited she was about meeting up with Tony. The phone rang.

“Ms. Sterling, this is Mr. Stanton. How's your day been going?”

“Oh, uh, I didn't expect to hear from you.” “Well, I just wanted to see what time you wanted to get together tomorrow.”

“I guess seven o'clock would be fine.” “Would you like for me to come and pick you up?” “You mean you're not going to try to impress me and send your driver?”

“I thought you would enjoy more personal service, and I didn't want to scare you off or be pretentious.”

“It depends on what you have planned.”

“I'd really like to talk to you, get to know the real you, so I don't want any major distractions. Can I surprise you?”

“I don't know.”

“You could cooperate. It's the least you could do since you made me wait so long to go out on a date with you.”

“Well, OK.”

“What kind of food do you like?”

“I like just about anything, but I'm crazy about Cajun food.”

“I'd like you to come to my place first. If you feel more comfortable driving your car, I understand.”

“Yeah, that would probably be a good idea.”

They talked for a little while longer, cementing the plans. As soon as Capri hung up, the phone rang again.

“This is Attorney Sterling.”

“Hey, bud, this is Lexi. Ready for that hot date?”

“Girl, would you calm down. I must admit, though, I am just a bit excited.”

“Girl, do not, do you hear me, do not give this man a hard time. This could mean more tickets to basketball games or the Essence Awards or who knows what else.”

“You're starting to sound like Jewel, God forbid.”

“Am I? Well, I guess I have to live vicariously through the rest of y'all since my love life is at an all-time standstill. What are you going to wear?”

“I don't know. I was thinking about a pants suit.”

“Capri, loosen up! Stop being so anal.”

“I'm not trying to give it away on the first date. I told you, he's probably a dog anyway. I don't get easily excited.”

“At least wear something a little sexy. What about that black, strapless, cocktail dress?”

“Too dressy. He said to wear something kind of dressy-casual, whatever that means.”

“How about your long, slender-fitting taupe skirt and the black top that has thin spaghetti straps. That really fits you well, girl. It has just the right hint of sexiness.”

“I guess. You don't think that top hugs my breasts too tightly?”

“If it does, so what? It's the perfect little outfit for a first date.”

“I guess so.”

“And make sure you do your hair. You wear it pinned back so much. You have beautiful hair.”

“I'll wear it down if you do it for me.”

“As much money as you make, couldn't you make a hair appointment?”

“I was so busy this week. To tell you the truth, I was going to wear it slicked back in a pony tail.

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