silk top, adorned with a beaded, Grecian-style neckline. I was not used to baring my shoulders since my skin is so pale, but I have to agree, the outfit was elegant, and very sexy. The fabric felt glossy on my skin and for the first time in a while, I felt like a desirable woman!
As we entered the restaurant, Audrey, the hostess and Scott, the maitre’ D both gave me a big hug and led Coop and I to a table in the corner by the dance floor. Since I wasn’t dancing, I thought this was odd, as this area is usually reserved for their special clients. The table was set for two. Mark must have cancelled and Coop just hadn’t mentioned it yet. Noticing my gaze at the table and back to him, “Mark isn’t going to make it until much later. Then we can move onto the patio and it will be cooler, but for now, it’s just us.”
We were enjoying our wine and the musicians were taking the stage... Creya was here? That’s strange; I thought she wasn’t coming back for a long time. When she started singing, it was so lovely, so calming to hear her voice. I know that the folks at Sambuca’s, had gone the extra mile to have her here. It was a delightful surprise and one that I would never forget. She started doing a cover of Coldplay’s FIX YOU , and Coop stood up and extended his hand to me for a dance.
“Coop, what are you doing? Are you just trying to see me embarrassed here once again? Really?”
Leaning in to whisper, “To answer your question, yes. Therefore, get your ass up and start swaying to the music before I really embarrass you!” How was I to fend off an extended threat like that? Coop is known for embarrassing someone when he wants to with his quick wit and pranks, although lately he has been controlling himself. I think that I have missed that about him. He’s changed since we moved here.
We were dancing and I was fully enjoying myself. It was a delight to freely let myself go and feel the music flow throughout my body and completely enjoy being on both feet again. I thought to myself how this song is very appropriate. I was curious if it was by special request or something? I was just thinking how the flats were a great compliment and worked to help keep my balance, when all of a sudden Coop pulled back and there was Grayson tapping him on the shoulder. “Please, may I have this dance?” Coop must have seen the exasperation of my glare, as he whispered “Don’t make a scene Alexandra, not in front of Creya and all these people, just enjoy yourself...please?” His voice was like a little boy begging for candy.
“Sure, just a warning though, I am not responsible for any damages if I step on your toes!” taking a moment to send a glare up to Grayson. He took me in his arms and held me so tight swaying slowly to the music, hiding his face in my hair and breathing so deep, as if he was just inhaling me. He was even singing along to the music, like he was letting the lyrics be his words. When the song was over, Creya thanked everyone for the applause and made mention of how great it was to see “old friends” dancing again. I was certain she was speaking of us.
Grayson led me back to the table and I quickly realized that I had now been the victim of a setup ! Coop had disappeared and we were sitting at the table for two. Grayson was ever so handsome in jeans and a crisp white dress shirt, and I found it hard to resist gazing at him. And those lips, those beautiful, natural red, kissable lips. I know I was staring!
“Grayson, did you plan all of this and talk Coop into being your accomplice, kidnapping me so that you could see me?”
Shaking his head, “Alexandra, this was all Cooper’s idea. He asked me if I agreed to go along and put this plan in motion, working with the restaurant to make this happen. Of course, I am delighted to see you and hoped that the evening would have a great outcome. The last thing I want to do is push you farther away.” His blue eyes were filling me with his gaze, almost
As we entered the restaurant, Audrey, the hostess and Scott, the maitre’ D both gave me a big hug and led Coop and I to a table in the corner by the dance floor. Since I wasn’t dancing, I thought this was odd, as this area is usually reserved for their special clients. The table was set for two. Mark must have cancelled and Coop just hadn’t mentioned it yet. Noticing my gaze at the table and back to him, “Mark isn’t going to make it until much later. Then we can move onto the patio and it will be cooler, but for now, it’s just us.”
We were enjoying our wine and the musicians were taking the stage... Creya was here? That’s strange; I thought she wasn’t coming back for a long time. When she started singing, it was so lovely, so calming to hear her voice. I know that the folks at Sambuca’s, had gone the extra mile to have her here. It was a delightful surprise and one that I would never forget. She started doing a cover of Coldplay’s FIX YOU , and Coop stood up and extended his hand to me for a dance.
“Coop, what are you doing? Are you just trying to see me embarrassed here once again? Really?”
Leaning in to whisper, “To answer your question, yes. Therefore, get your ass up and start swaying to the music before I really embarrass you!” How was I to fend off an extended threat like that? Coop is known for embarrassing someone when he wants to with his quick wit and pranks, although lately he has been controlling himself. I think that I have missed that about him. He’s changed since we moved here.
We were dancing and I was fully enjoying myself. It was a delight to freely let myself go and feel the music flow throughout my body and completely enjoy being on both feet again. I thought to myself how this song is very appropriate. I was curious if it was by special request or something? I was just thinking how the flats were a great compliment and worked to help keep my balance, when all of a sudden Coop pulled back and there was Grayson tapping him on the shoulder. “Please, may I have this dance?” Coop must have seen the exasperation of my glare, as he whispered “Don’t make a scene Alexandra, not in front of Creya and all these people, just enjoy yourself...please?” His voice was like a little boy begging for candy.
“Sure, just a warning though, I am not responsible for any damages if I step on your toes!” taking a moment to send a glare up to Grayson. He took me in his arms and held me so tight swaying slowly to the music, hiding his face in my hair and breathing so deep, as if he was just inhaling me. He was even singing along to the music, like he was letting the lyrics be his words. When the song was over, Creya thanked everyone for the applause and made mention of how great it was to see “old friends” dancing again. I was certain she was speaking of us.
Grayson led me back to the table and I quickly realized that I had now been the victim of a setup ! Coop had disappeared and we were sitting at the table for two. Grayson was ever so handsome in jeans and a crisp white dress shirt, and I found it hard to resist gazing at him. And those lips, those beautiful, natural red, kissable lips. I know I was staring!
“Grayson, did you plan all of this and talk Coop into being your accomplice, kidnapping me so that you could see me?”
Shaking his head, “Alexandra, this was all Cooper’s idea. He asked me if I agreed to go along and put this plan in motion, working with the restaurant to make this happen. Of course, I am delighted to see you and hoped that the evening would have a great outcome. The last thing I want to do is push you farther away.” His blue eyes were filling me with his gaze, almost
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