open my mouth, then shut it again. There is no way I can tell him it saved my life. It’s too personal, I have only just met him. “Uh, I love the lyrics. They speak to people on a personal level. Like you’re talking directly to us. It’s a beautiful song.” I opt for a half truth and hope he doesn’t ask me any more questions. He gives a small nod and doesn’t say another word. I watch the city lights pass as we make our way into town.
Ten minutes later he pulls into a parking lot for a restaurant called Crossroads. Since it’s a vegetarian restaurant I am looking forward to seeing what they have on the menu. I haven’t really had an inkling to eat vegetarian meals when I was studying. At that point anything we could afford would do. Mainly pizza. It seems Callum will be with me the first time I experience this. The warm feeling in my belly calms me. When his hand reaches for mine, I flinch, not expecting the spark to rush through my arm.
“Well, here we are. I hope you’re feeling adventurous,” he glances at me and smiles. He looks so excited and I find the excitement bubbling inside me. It’s the only non-date I have had in a while and I want to enjoy it. He gets out and makes his way around the car. I take a deep breath, steadying my pulse to a regular pace. When he opens my door, I give him a genuine smile.
“Thank you, Callum.” His fingers on my lower back sends tingles down my spine as we make our way to the restaurant. His touch was so light, I thought I was imagining it. But I was too aware of the electric current radiating through my body at his fingertips heating my skin below the flimsy material of my top. The manager greeted him and showed us to our table.
“Enjoy your evening, Mr. Hayes.”
He walked off leaving us alone. Callum pulled out my chair and as I sat down I remarked. “This place is fancy Callum.” He gave me a sweet smile, and I realized the cheeky smirk was gone. That made me more nervous. I preferred the annoying arrogant Callum to the sweet one I had in front of me right now. Because I knew that the sweet one would weave his way under my skin and into my heart. I could now see why girls fell over themselves for him. Even though I can’t be falling for him, I agree with my sister and every other female in the world, he is incredible.
“Only the best for my new intern.” The waiter arrived, and I was grateful for the distraction. Callum ordered a bottle of wine and a starter for us to share while we settled on dinner. Picking up my menu, my eyes dropped to the prices, and I gasped. The prices of the dishes were exorbitant. I knew Callum could afford it. The extravagance is something he’s used to.
The waiter, back a couple minutes later with the wine, poured a taster and Callum took a sip. Then nodded to the waiter to fill our glasses. He left the bottle on the table and retreated. Once again, we were alone. “I would like to propose a toast,” he lifted his drink, and I followed his lead. “… to changing your preference,” he clinked my glass.
“In your dreams, Hayes.” I added with a giggle and took a sip of my wine. He stared into my eyes and winked, the gesture sending a tremble over my body. The menu was filled with dishes I had only ever heard of. Everything sounded good, but I had no idea what tasted good. Moments later the waiter brought our starter. The service is impeccable, and I wondered if it was because he was Callum Hayes, or because they were just that good. Glancing down at the platter, I realized there was enough food to feed a small army. Although, everything looks incredible, and the smells were enticing. My mouth watered, and I realized I had skipped lunch. Work kept me busy.
“Are you ready to order?” The waiter’s gaze fell to me, then to Callum.
Cerulean eyes settled on me. “Do you trust me?” Those words and his gaze snagged me in a sudden rush of tingles. I nodded. He glanced at the waiter and placed the order for our main
Ten minutes later he pulls into a parking lot for a restaurant called Crossroads. Since it’s a vegetarian restaurant I am looking forward to seeing what they have on the menu. I haven’t really had an inkling to eat vegetarian meals when I was studying. At that point anything we could afford would do. Mainly pizza. It seems Callum will be with me the first time I experience this. The warm feeling in my belly calms me. When his hand reaches for mine, I flinch, not expecting the spark to rush through my arm.
“Well, here we are. I hope you’re feeling adventurous,” he glances at me and smiles. He looks so excited and I find the excitement bubbling inside me. It’s the only non-date I have had in a while and I want to enjoy it. He gets out and makes his way around the car. I take a deep breath, steadying my pulse to a regular pace. When he opens my door, I give him a genuine smile.
“Thank you, Callum.” His fingers on my lower back sends tingles down my spine as we make our way to the restaurant. His touch was so light, I thought I was imagining it. But I was too aware of the electric current radiating through my body at his fingertips heating my skin below the flimsy material of my top. The manager greeted him and showed us to our table.
“Enjoy your evening, Mr. Hayes.”
He walked off leaving us alone. Callum pulled out my chair and as I sat down I remarked. “This place is fancy Callum.” He gave me a sweet smile, and I realized the cheeky smirk was gone. That made me more nervous. I preferred the annoying arrogant Callum to the sweet one I had in front of me right now. Because I knew that the sweet one would weave his way under my skin and into my heart. I could now see why girls fell over themselves for him. Even though I can’t be falling for him, I agree with my sister and every other female in the world, he is incredible.
“Only the best for my new intern.” The waiter arrived, and I was grateful for the distraction. Callum ordered a bottle of wine and a starter for us to share while we settled on dinner. Picking up my menu, my eyes dropped to the prices, and I gasped. The prices of the dishes were exorbitant. I knew Callum could afford it. The extravagance is something he’s used to.
The waiter, back a couple minutes later with the wine, poured a taster and Callum took a sip. Then nodded to the waiter to fill our glasses. He left the bottle on the table and retreated. Once again, we were alone. “I would like to propose a toast,” he lifted his drink, and I followed his lead. “… to changing your preference,” he clinked my glass.
“In your dreams, Hayes.” I added with a giggle and took a sip of my wine. He stared into my eyes and winked, the gesture sending a tremble over my body. The menu was filled with dishes I had only ever heard of. Everything sounded good, but I had no idea what tasted good. Moments later the waiter brought our starter. The service is impeccable, and I wondered if it was because he was Callum Hayes, or because they were just that good. Glancing down at the platter, I realized there was enough food to feed a small army. Although, everything looks incredible, and the smells were enticing. My mouth watered, and I realized I had skipped lunch. Work kept me busy.
“Are you ready to order?” The waiter’s gaze fell to me, then to Callum.
Cerulean eyes settled on me. “Do you trust me?” Those words and his gaze snagged me in a sudden rush of tingles. I nodded. He glanced at the waiter and placed the order for our main
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