The One Night Stand (A Players Novel Book 3) by Elizabeth Hayley

Author:Elizabeth Hayley [Hayley, Elizabeth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: NYLA
Published: 2017-12-11T18:00:00+00:00

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After dinner, Gabe had excused himself to make a phone call. He’d returned with a smile and another bottle of wine that he said they could split once they got to their destination. Whatever he had planned he was clearly excited for. Gabe paid the bill and then led Rachel downstairs and outside to where the car Gabe called was waiting for them. The driver opened the door for her and Gabe slid into the seat beside her.

“Are you going to tell me where we’re going?” Rachel asked, though she already knew he probably wouldn't.

“When we get there,” Gabe said with a smirk, looking pleased with himself. “It's not far.”

For the next ten minutes or so, Rachel enjoyed the silent ride to wherever it was they were headed. She snuggled into Gabe’s chest when he put his arm around her, and let the lights from the street and stores move over her face as she closed her eyes. Gabe’s hand rubbed her arm lightly, and she thought how easily she could fall asleep here with him.

When the car came to a stop, Gabe kissed her head and removed his arm from around her. “We’re here, sleepyhead.”

“I wasn’t sleeping,” she replied. “I was only resting my eyes. It’s not my fault you’re so comfortable and you smell so good. You only have yourself to blame.” Gabe laughed as he slid out of the car and extended his hand to help her out too. Rachel took in her surroundings and realized that they were in front of the stadium where Gabe played baseball before he retired. The confused look she gave him should have been enough for him to provide her with an explanation of what they were doing here while the team was still down at spring training. But he simply kept smiling and gestured toward a man who was waiting for them at the entrance.

The middle-aged, slightly balding man greeted Gabe with a warm hug, telling him how great it was to see him again.

“This is Joe,” Gabe said. “He’s the maintenance manager. Joe, this is Rachel, my beautiful date for this evening.”

Though the comment was said somewhat in jest, Rachel knew Gabe meant it. The way he’d been looking at her all night made her feel wanted, admired. She’d chosen the tight, deep purple dress hoping that he’d like it. And by the way his eyes conspicuously roamed over every visible part of her body at dinner, it seemed she’d chosen wisely. Rachel couldn’t take her eyes off him either. She’d never seen him dressed up before, and it was a welcome change. His fitted light gray suit accentuated his broad shoulders and biceps, and the crisp white shirt he had on under it made his skin appear a shade darker than usual.

“It’s so nice to meet you, Rachel,” Joe said, ushering her out of the cool night air. Though for late March, it was unseasonably warm. She probably wouldn't have even been cold if she'd had a light jacket.

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