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light of this information, thank you for coming in person, Kyrie
Konstantinos. Nothing would have been possible without your generosity.” Stavros
was
a generous man. Andrea had firsthand knowledge. “We’re honored that you would allow our tours to come on your property.”
    â€œIt has been my pleasure.”
    Sakis stood and shook his hand. “The arrangement worked well for everyone.”
    â€œPerhaps it will still work. Good luck.”
    But Stavros’s father hadn’t approved, not according to his mother. With Andrea’s heart racing now that this meeting was over, she got to her feet. It was imperative she get away from Stavros. “Have a good weekend, Sakis.”
    â€œYou too. See you on Monday.”
    â€œI’ll be here.”
    She left the office first, hoping to lose Stavros by going down in the elevator. But when she found she had to wait for it, she opted for the stairs.
    Stavros caught up to her at the landing, not the least winded. “Where’s the fire,
despinis
?”
    Andrea darted him a glance. “I have a bus to catch.” She knew she was behaving like an idiot, but she was afraid of her feelings for him.
    â€œYou don’t own a car?”
    â€œI don’t need one in town. When Dad comes home, I use his.” She kept going until she came out into the foyer.
    â€œI’ll drive you home.”
    â€œI appreciate the offer, but it isn’t necessary.”
    â€œI’m afraid it’s of vital importance to me.”
    Something in his tone made her realize he wasn’t toying with her. She stopped walking and looked at him. “That sounded serious.”
    â€œAt last I’ve gotten through to you. Do you have plans for this evening?”
    Andrea could lie, but was resigned that he would see through it. “No.”
    â€œYou do now. The limo is waiting out in front. I’ll run you home so you can change into something comfortable and pack an overnight bag. Bring a bathing suit. I want to spend the weekend with you. Surely that couldn’t come as a surprise—or am I wrong and you have no interest in me?”
    That meant two nights alone with him. Her body started to tremble. “I think you’re an exceptional man.”
    He studied her through veiled eyes. “Yet you don’t trust me?”
    â€œThat’s not the point.”
I’m the one I don’t trust.
    â€œThen there’s no problem, is there?”
    She lifted her head. “If Sakis hadn’t asked you to come to his office, this wouldn’t be happening.”
    â€œContrary to what you believe, I would have gotten hold of you earlier in the week. But certain business matters prevented me from doing what I wanted to do. I purposely arranged this meeting with your boss at the end of your work week so we could be together.”
    Oh, Stavros,
she moaned inwardly. “I’m not sure this is a good idea.”
    â€œMy mother’s interruption upset you, but she won’t do it again.”
    â€œThis doesn’t have anything to do with your mother. I’m just not ready to get involved with another man.”
    â€œYou’re still mourning Ferrante, aren’t you?”
    â€œYes. I may not be actively grieving for him, but I have a full plate with my work and can’t handle anything else.”
    â€œUp until today you’ve been honest with me. Why can’t you be truthful now?”
    â€œBecause I don’t want to get hurt again!” she blurted in exasperation.
    â€œI don’t plan to hurt you,” he said in that velvety voice she couldn’t ignore.
    â€œMother died. Ferrante died.”
    â€œI don’t plan on doing that anytime soon,” came the wry reply. “What happened to the girl who takes risks traveling around to third-world countries and was willing to spend the night in a forest with a near stranger? Where did that girl go?”
    â€œYou know what I