Impact by David E. Stevens

Author:David E. Stevens [Stevens, David E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Military, Science Fiction, Technological, Thriller, General, Genetic Engineering, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Visionary & Metaphysical, Thrillers
ISBN: 9780998980850
Google: xHB0DwAAQBAJ
Publisher: Cambridge Free Press
Published: 2018-05-07T12:18:10+00:00

It was late afternoon when he hit Kansas City. He called Lopez and she invited him to her house for dinner. That was good since Lopez’s celebrity status meant fans sometimes interrupted their restaurant meetings. She promised a new Italian recipe. Despite his pain, he looked forward to dinner. Lopez didn’t do anything halfway, and he suspected she was an exceptional chef. He told her he’d check into his hotel and then come over. In her usual direct manner, she said, “Food’s almost done. Don’t worry about the hotel.”

Sheri’s house was an imposing but elegant brick home in the best part of town. She met him at the large ornate doors wearing a chef’s apron. The aroma of garlic and fresh bread wafted through the air as she invited him in. On the way to the kitchen, he saw a beautifully decorated home with marble floors, cathedral ceilings and crystal chandeliers. It was immaculate, except the study. He knew she was an author and surmised the study and its explosion of papers were off limits to her housekeeper. As they walked by, he nodded toward it. “Suicide bomber?”

She shrugged with a slight laugh.

The kitchen was huge and equally impressive. Beautiful granite countertops and expensive cherry cabinets contrasted the large, commercial gas stove and subzero freezer. This was a cook’s kitchen. There was a formal dining room, but the kitchen had a large island with a wrap-around granite bar. It made sense since most eating and parties ended up in the kitchen anyway.

Sheri handed him a glass of Chianti and put him to work cutting tomatoes for the salad. Pulling the lasagna out of the oven, she set it on the bar to cool. As she added the tomatoes to the salad, she asked, “How are you feeling? How are your ribs?”

Dismissively, he said, “They’re fine.”

She gave him a “yeah right” look, and topped off his wine glass.

She took the garlic bread out of the oven and pronounced the lasagna ready. Putting plates and silverware out, she motioned him to sit on one of the bar stools.

Lopez always wore tailored business suits or sports jackets, but as she pulled off her chef’s apron, he saw a different side. Her clothes, while still elegant, were casual and much more feminine. He realized that in the hospital, he viewed her as an obstacle to overcome. Then, later, saw her as a potential ally to recruit. Now, seeing her in a silk blouse and form-fitting skirt, he realized Sheri was a very attractive woman. Opposite to Elizabeth in almost every way, Sheri was dark, petite and voluptuously curvy. Their personalities were also very different. Elizabeth was people-oriented. Sheri was definitely task-oriented, as was he. That similarity explained why he felt comfortable around her. Nevertheless, Sheri really was beautiful. As she sat down next to him, her loosely buttoned top drew his eyes. Suffice it to say, he’d need to keep his eyes above her impressive cleavage and cut himself off after his second glass of wine.

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