The Perfect Catch (Last Play Romance (A Bachelor Billionaire Companion) Book 9) by Jennifer Youngblood

Author:Jennifer Youngblood [Youngblood, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Arbor House Books
Published: 2017-07-05T03:00:00+00:00

11

Scarlett’s heart felt like it was squeezing to the size of a lemon as she punched Vernon’s doorbell and waited. It had been hours since she’d been up on the roof with Rigby and yet she still felt the burn of his lips on hers, the prickle of his stubble against her skin. She’d lain awake for most of the night, attempting to sort through her feelings. She couldn’t deny that she’d liked hearing that Rigby didn’t love Sadonna. And she’d liked hearing him profess his love for her. She didn’t know what would happen on their date, but she couldn’t deny looking forward to it. This morning as she was running out the door to get to work, Rigby was outside working on Coralee’s house. He asked if she’d go out with him this coming Friday. “But not just for the evening,” he specified, “I want you for the entire day.”

The way he spoke those words caused her blood to sizzle. She’d called Vernon earlier intending to ask if she could go to his house later this evening so they could talk, but then he invited her to dinner. Scarlett didn’t know how she was going to break the news of the date to Vernon. He’d probably hate her for it. But she couldn’t keep stringing him along, not when she had unresolved feelings for Rigby. There was a chance Rigby would shatter her heart again, and she’d end up alone. But about four o’clock this morning she decided to come clean to Vernon regardless. He’d been so good to her, she had to do the honorable thing where he was concerned.

She plastered a smile on her face, Vernon opened the door. He smiled broadly as he stepped up and gave her a kiss on the lips. “Hey, you look fantastic.”

“Thanks.” She felt like a two-timing slime bucket. She’d not meant to kiss Rigby last night, but she had. And she’d certainly not meant to agree to a date. The smell of food cooking tingled her senses. “Something smells good.”

“Grilled salmon with red wine butter, roasted red potatoes, fresh green beans, creamed corn, and French bread,” he said proudly.

“Wow, you went all out.” Gourmet cooking was one of Vernon’s hobbies, and he was quite good at it. While Scarlett’s taste and style of cooking leaned more toward the down-home, Southern style, she had no doubt dinner would be superb. She followed Vernon into the kitchen, dreading how this evening would unfold. Classical music played softly in the background, and Vernon’s house was pristinely clean as always. “Thanks for having me,” she said, then her breath got cut short when she saw the candlelit table with the fresh bouquet of flowers in the center. She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, her throat constricting as she looked at Vernon, whose milky brown eyes were brimming with excitement.

“We need this, and I had to do something extraordinary for the girl who owns a restaurant.”

“This is really nice.”

“Have a seat. I’m just finishing up.

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