suggestion.
“OK, I’ll text Mia and let her know I’m with you and that we’re in your car. There’s a small lake with some large oak trees about a mile from here. Is that OK?” I asked while texting Mia with my whereabouts. He got up and stood behind my chair. I was about to put on my backpack when he took it from me.
“Please, allow me.” A+ for impeccable manners.
“Thanks,” I said as I read Mia’s incoming text that she wanted all the details later.
We walked in silence to his car…what a car! He stood beside the vehicle and opened my door. I was slightly embarrassed as there were several guys staring at the car. I felt a blush traveling up my neck. Quickly, I slid into the seat. The white luxurious leather seat felt like butter, creamy and soft to the touch. It rivaled something that James Bond would drive in the movies.
“Nice car,” I commented. I was duly impressed.
“Thank you. Please note that we have something else in common. The appreciation of sport cars,” he said and started the engine. It purred to life as he skillfully backed out of the parking space. I directed him toward the lake.
“What kind of car is it, anyway?” Curiosity got the better of me, I just had to know. It was an older car, but in mint condition.
“It’s a 1974 Maserati Bora. It will reach speeds up to 170 miles per hour, 0 to 62mph in 6.7 seconds.” He clearly loved cars. He said he’d bought the car two years ago when he made his first big commercial real estate investment deal in Miami with money that he had borrowed from his grandfather. David’s dad took a risk on him by financing the deal, but Jordan proved that he was a savvy businessman and doubled the money.
We came to a stop in front of the lake. He put the car in park but kept the engine running with the air on high. He flipped off his seatbelt and turned in the seat toward me. I looked at the instrumentation since I didn’t want to stare in his eyes, but I was aware that he was looking at me.
“I am intrigued with you, Zoe. I would like to know you better and I promise not to bite.” My eyes flew up to his and I saw that he was smiling. “If I do, I promise you will like it.” The blush that was fading on my cheeks deepened and I turned my head to stare out the window. My heart was beating in staccato and my subconscious was doing a happy dance on the hood of the car.
He put his finger under my chin and gently turned my face back toward him. I was deeply attracted to him. But, I wasn’t sure that I was ready to have a boyfriend and I sensed that he was not one to be put off. What if he was demanding of my time? I needed to concentrate on school.
“I can see the wheels turning in your lovely head. Don’t over-think it. I’m just a regular guy and I would like to know who Zoe Caine is. I do know that I haven’t been able to get you out of my thoughts for the past few months.” His voice was calm and comforting and I wanted to give in to his request, but called on my last bit of common sense.
“I just don’t need the distraction right now, Jordan. I have two years of college ahead of me. I know you’re probably a nice guy and all, but…” I couldn’t seem to formulate my thoughts about all of my hesitations.
“So, that’s a yes.”
“Um…” I felt that I was losing this battle so I let my guard down and laughed.
“Great. I will work around your school schedule and study time.”
I nodded my head, giving in to a trial date this weekend.
He leaned in to me for a kiss. Even if I wanted to move, I felt that I was unable to do so. He was like a magnet that I was drawn to and I gave in to the moment of the light sweetness of his kiss. He brushed my lips once, twice, my eyes closed and I exhaled the breath I was holding, into a soft moan. His tongue slowly slipped into my mouth and swirled gently as if though he was giving me the choice to stop the kiss or go on.
I went on. I was drawn to this man and now totally intoxicated
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