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his offer, as if it were uncharted territory for
him.
    Her mind raced. She didn’t really need to go home yet, but
the idea of Tom wanting her to stay longer filled her full of happiness . If
I stay, what will that mean to him? What does it mean to me? Nothing? Something?
Everything? Are we dating now? Am I simply going to be able to just walk away
from this amazing man when the vacation is over?
    She wanted answers to all of her questions, but one thing
she knew for certain, if she pushed Tom, even the smallest amount, he’d be
gone.
    Lowering her gaze to the table, she drug her hands through
her hair and chewed nervously on her lip. “You really want me to stay longer? I
thought-”
    “I don’t have any commitments for a few weeks.” His lips
caressed her neck. “I’m enjoying my time with you and I’m under the impression
you’re enjoying yourself, too.”
    Acting on a whim was completely out of character for her.
This trip was the most unpredictable thing she’d ever done in her life.
    “Come with me, Tess. I’ll show you a great time. What else
do you have to do right now back at home that can’t wait for awhile?”
    After every sentence he paused, giving her the impression he
was waiting patiently for her response. She lifted her eyes, searching for
reassurance that she wouldn’t regret her decision. He gave her a sexy imploring
smile.
    “Why, Mr. Clemmins, are you trying to seduce me into staying
here with you?” She teased with a quiet chuckle.
    “Is it working?” he whispered in her ear.
    “Yes, I believe it is. I can stay.” She imitated his slow
sexy tone, “I’m not through with you yet, Tom Clemmins.”
    Reality sunk in a few hours later.
    “I should call my girls,” she said apprehensively.
    “Are you going to tell them the truth? Will they be upset
you’re here with me?” he asked honestly.
    “Can I tell them I’m here with you, Tom?”
    “What do you mean?”
    “Everything we’ve done has been so discreet. I know you’re
worried about your privacy. And to tell you the truth, I don’t have a clue what
they’ll say.”
    “Of course you can tell them you’re with me. I trust you. I
do enjoy my privacy, but that’s not why we’ve been doing everything so
discreetly . I wanted to be alone with you. I want you to myself.”
    Tom grinned mischievously. “By the way, if it’s all right
with you, I’d prefer to stay somewhere else for the rest of our vacation.”
    “A different resort?”
    “No. I’d like to take you somewhere else.”
    “Where are we going?”
     He didn’t answer.
    “You’re not going to tell me are you? I can tell by your
devious grin you’re up to something.”
    “It’s a surprise.”
    Tess called John first. He didn’t answer, so she left a
message, explaining she was fine and having a good time, but wasn’t ready to
come home yet. She’d be switching resorts and would call him in a few days with
the information. That was easy .
    She dialed Tracy’s number next. “Hello?” she answered in a
sleepy voice.
    Tess completely forgot it would be four in the morning in
Europe. “Hi honey, crap, I’m sorry. I forgot about the time difference.”
    “Mom? What’s going on?” She sounded concerned.
    “I’m fine. Do you want me to call you back?” Tess asked.
    “No, its fine, I’m up now. Did you do your thing with Dad
today? Are you upset?”
    “No, I did that when I first got here and it went perfect.”
Tess paced nervously, realizing her girls might get upset with her news. “I
need to talk to you for a few minutes.”
    “I’m up, JC’s right here, too.”
    “Hi, Mom. It’s amazing here, and European guys are gorgeous .”
JC sounded half-asleep in the background.
    Tess chuckled, shaking her head at her youngest daughter.
“JC you’re not there for boys. My trip has been wonderful. I wanted to let you
know I’m not going home yet. I’m staying another week, but I won’t be in Bora
Bora. I left a message with your brother, so