Lost Without You by Yahrah St. John

Author:Yahrah St. John
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Kimani Press
Published: 2012-05-20T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

“What do you say to dinner and a show tonight?” Shane asked one evening after work, a couple of weeks later. They had just finished collaborating on the scents for the new shower gels and lotions and had come to an agreement. Shane had really started listening to her ideas. He respected her opinion and was treating her as an equal.

“Do you think that’s wise?” Gabrielle asked. They’d pretty much kept their relationship restricted to a casual hookup after work at her hotel room, watching a movie or grabbing a bite to eat in some obscure part of town. This would be their first foray out in public.

“Well, if we were to run into anyone I can say that I scored these tickets from my sister,” Shane replied, “which would be the truth.” Courtney had to go on an unexpected business trip and had given him the tickets.

Gabrielle’s face split into a wide grin. “Then I would love it.”

“Okay, then.” Shane gave her a warm smile that was just as intimate as a kiss. “Why don’t you head out early and I’ll pick you up at six.”

Shane arrived promptly at Gabrielle’s door at 6:00 p.m. She had just enough time to shower, flat-iron her hair until it was silky smooth to her shoulders and slide on the evening dress she’d borrowed from the fashion department. Like Courtney, she was a size four, and the shimmering metallic loaner gown fit perfectly. It had a single ruched seam and cascading ruffle down the front that defined the languid, drapey fit of the dress with its single long sleeve and front slit.

“You look hot!” Shane commented when Gabrielle opened the door.

“So do you.” Shane was wearing a modern tuxedo with a two-button jacket with a satin lapel and flat-front trousers that showed off his trim waist.

“Thank you. You ready to go?” Shane asked. “The show starts at 8:00 p.m. and I thought we could grab a prix fixe dinner on the way.”

“Sounds great!” Gabrielle grabbed her clutch purse and they were out the door.

A fifteen-minute ride later and they were at an Italian restaurant filled with the theater crowd coming for dinner before a show. The meal of grilled chicken and butternut squash risotto was divine, but Gabrielle hardly noticed. Although she appreciated her privacy, she was excited to be with Shane out in the open. No hiding or sneaking around; they were finally out in public for the whole world to see. She felt confident standing next to Shane, and not just because she’d had a makeover. It was because he looked at her as if she was the only woman in the room. They shared a lively discussion about politics, the Atlanta Braves and of course what dessert they wanted to share. They settled on the tiramisu.

Gabrielle thoroughly enjoyed the show, and not just because of its talented stars. Shane had held her hand for the majority of the night and never let go. When the evening was over, they walked hand in hand back to his Jaguar, where he surprised her by inviting her back to his place.

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