Crash by Tamara Lush

Author:Tamara Lush [Lush, Tamara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group

Chapter Nineteen

EVIE

“You look nice tonight,” Alex says in an even voice.

We’re in his car, and I’d hoped for a compliment better than nice. I’d gone to the boutique that he’d given me the gift card for— it was a downtown shop that I’d walked past on my lunch break during my internship but never could afford.

Tonight I have on a pretty pale-pink shift dress and gold sandals. The dress is a little short, around six inches above my knee.

The sales lady said it looked “amazing,” and even though I was skeptical of that particular adjective, I bought it because it made me feel good. Put together. Adult.

Plus, it has pockets.

It’s the most expensive thing I’ve ever worn, and I’m worried I’m going to spill something on it.

Honestly, I’m a little ashamed. Apparently Alex can throw his money around and impress me. I’ll have to analyze these emotions later, because he’s slowing the car and I suddenly recognize where we are. I’ve been here more times than I could count, and would spend every weekend here if I could. Again, those stupid money and time things have always been my excuses.

“The Georgia Aquarium? What’s here? It’s not open at this hour.” I glance at the building. Funny, I assumed the next time I’d come here would be for the job interview . . .

Alex beams wickedly. “It is for us.”

He pulls into the empty parking lot.

“What? Why? Alex, why are you doing this? It’s not like we’re really . . .” My voice dies in my throat.

He kills the ignition and looks at me. “I know we’re not really.”

He waves his hands around. “But I wanted to surprise you tonight.

So you could be genuine around my family when talking about our time together. I want you to have an experience that will take your breath away, and you can tell everyone how amazing this night was.”

Of course. It’s all business. Forced enthusiasm. Great. I nod, and my stomach sinks a little. I try to refocus on the task at hand: making sure his family believes our story.

My eyes go to his crisp navy blue suit jacket and white shirt.

He’s not wearing a tie, and combined with the stubble on his cheek, it makes him look older, more dangerous. A corporate wolf. A sexy corporate wolf. I inhale. God, he smells good. Is it soap? Cologne?

He leans in. “Anyway, I enjoy your company.” He flicks my nose gently with his index finger, and I laugh.

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As it turns out, Alex rented the entire place for the evening.

Which is mind-boggling when I think about it. The only other people here are the security guards and a waiter who hands us champagne when we walk in.

Awestruck doesn’t even come close to what I’m feeling.

Normally this place is crawling with thousands of visitors every day. Tonight, it’s us and thousands of sea creatures, which is pretty much my dream date.

“Can you believe I might be working here?” I murmur to Alex, breathless with anticipation as I take a sip from my glass.

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