The Mechanic & the MD by Linda Shenton-Matchett

Author:Linda Shenton-Matchett [linda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Linda Shenton Matchett

Chapter Seventeen

Doris’s cheeks burned as if she’d spent a day at the beach. Why did she have to blush at the smallest provocation? The crow was a welcome disturbance. If Ron’s expression were any indication, he intended to kiss her. She touched her lips. Gaze fixed on her mouth, his eyes had darkened to a glittering cobalt.

Mouth dry and heart throbbing, she blinked. Get hold of yourself, Doris. He’s a cliché. Tall, dark, and handsome. Granted, he’s no Cary Grant, but he gives the actor a run for his money with his dimpled chin, broad shoulders, and rugged appearance. Sharp wit and intelligence sweetened the package.

How many girls had he taken out or kissed in the months since arriving in England? The British girls were starved for affection, weren’t they? Their men were off at war. The Americans were plentiful and well paid. Ron was a long way from home and lonely. Or maybe she was jumping to conclusions, and he was just trying to make up for being a boor, like he said. To ensure she didn’t send any scathing reports to her folks. Or his.

Basket in hand, she marched to the jeep while he folded the blanket. He claimed to have dated few women during college, but perhaps that was merely a story, one to set her at ease and try to lull her into a false sense of security. Yes, he was arrogant, but he didn’t prey on women. He’d been taught better than that.

She stumbled over a divot in the ground, her ankle twisting. Righting herself, Doris continued to the vehicle. Had Ron seen her clumsiness? Seen that she was the same lanky, awkward girl she’d been in high school?

Footsteps pounded the ground behind her as Ron trotted to catch up. “Hey, I would have carried that. You left me with the lightweight work.”

Lifting the basket into the back of the jeep, she forced a smile. “There’s little remaining inside. We ate everything.”

He nudged her shoulder. “You mean I ate everything.”

A chuckle escaped, and she smoothed her slacks. She needed time to recover from his nearness. Lord, I don’t know what to do. My emotions are all jumbled. One minute I’m sure he cares about me more than as a friend, and the next I’ve contrived myriad ulterior motives for him. What do I do? She cleared her throat. “I didn’t want to hurt your feelings.”

“Since when?” He stuffed the blanket into the back of the jeep then brushed off his hands and crooked his elbow. “M’lady, may I escort you to your seat?”

So, he had seen her ungainliness. She sighed and slid her hand into his arm. She would play along. “Thank you, fair knight.”

His face split into a wide grin, and he patted her hand, sending tingles through her fingers that zinged up her arm. He led her to the passenger side of the jeep, and she climbed into the vehicle. “Are you comfortable, m’lady?”

“Yes, thank you.” How long was he going to keep up the role? A stiff breeze swept past, and a stray lock of hair tumbled over her face.

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