Dim the Lights: Islands of Desire\Liquid Chocolate\Her Wild and Sexy Nights by Lindsay Evans

Author:Lindsay Evans
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kimani Press
Published: 2014-09-10T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

Mrs. Chess’s party had been a grand soiree. A jazz quartet played during the gourmet dinner of lobster bisque, chateaubriand with double whipped potatoes and grilled asparagus. Afterward, music was provided by a DJ who had the guests on their feet dancing and enjoying themselves until well after midnight. Well into the evening, Blaine finally had a chance to talk to Ashley.

“You know, you were my first love,” Ashley admitted while they slow danced.

Blaine was shocked at her statement. “No, I didn’t know that. Ashley, we went to junior prom together and only hooked up once while we were in college.”

“Yes, I know, but I’ve been in love with you since we were kids. Why do you think I was always hanging around your house? I do adore your mother, but I was really there to see you. Meanwhile, you didn’t give me the time of day,” she said, with a trace of sadness in her voice.

Ashley was right. Blaine hadn’t paid her much attention. He was too busy playing sports and playing the field. “So...why did you get a divorce?” he asked, changing the subject.

“The truth is, I never really loved my husband like a wife should. My heart has always been with you.”

Blaine thought he had steered the conversation away from memory lane, however she was right back on the topic. Instead of saying that he didn’t return her sentiment, he simply said, “I’m sure one day you’ll find true happiness.” He was too much of a gentleman to hurt Ashley’s feelings.

She looked lovingly into his eyes. “I’m working on it.”

After their dance and for the duration of the evening, Blaine steered clear of Ashley. He didn’t want to send her any mixed signals. He escaped to his room before the party was over and prepared for his early flight.

* * *

Back in Chicago, after meeting with his account manager and signing the contract, Blaine boarded another plane, heading off to take care of his mother’s business.

“First-class passengers are free to board at this time,” the gate agent announced.

Blaine gathered his black leather duffel, moseyed down the ramp and onto the plane. As he was putting his bag in the overhead bin, a passenger bumped against his back. He turned around and couldn’t believe his eyes.

“Mika?”

“Blaine?”

He immediately engulfed her in a hug. “It’s so good to see you.” He squeezed her tight. After letting her go, Blaine ran his eyes up and down her petite body. She wore a black turtlenecked sweater, black leggings and a crimson ski jacket. Her hair was pulled back into a ponytail and her face was free of makeup, except for a smear of red lipstick. Her ruby lips, made him want to kiss her right then and there, but he held back. “Wow, what are the chances of us being on the same plane?” When Blaine rearranged his flight schedule, he had no idea that fate would intervene and pair him and Mika together.

She looked at her ticket, then at the number on the row.

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