beginning to consume
all of his thoughts.
Chapter Four
Once again they had adjoining rooms but had agreed to sleep in on Saturday morning
since they had arrived late the previous evening. Maggie was completely on board
with that plan because she was totally exhausted and the bed in her room was the most
comfortable one she had ever slept on.
As much as she had planned on sleeping late, she woke up at a conservative nine o’clock
and ordered herself some breakfast. The thought of calling Jason and seeing if he
was awake crossed her mind but she was kind of enjoying the little bit of space and
freedom she had.
Since their flight to Boston , they had gotten back on track. The kiss seemingly forgotten. Out of sight, out
of mind, she supposed. But at night? It was the highlight of all of her dreams.
Sure, during the day Maggie was able to play the part of the engrossed executive assistant
but once she was alone with her thoughts? They were filled with one Jason Montgomery.
Even now when she closed her eyes she could feel his lips on hers, the way his strong
arms had embraced her, the smell of his cologne…
Dammit.
Taking the time to shower in the magnificent spa quality bathroom, Maggie felt that
she would be just fine spending the day in there! The knowledge that she had five
days to luxuriate in this kind of atmosphere was making her giddy.
By eleven she was dressed, ready and more than a little anxious to go outside and
explore the Big Apple. She called Jason’s room and was surprised when he told her
he’d been up since seven and waiting on her call. They agreed to meet down in the
lobby and Maggie told him she was more than willing to let him play tour guide.
Dressed in jeans and sneakers, Maggie was more than ready to walk for however long
Jason planned. “Was there anyplace in particular that you absolutely want to see?”
he asked as he put on a pair on sunglasses and walked out the front of the hotel.
“Everything!” Maggie said with a bright smile. “I’m just excited to have a day to
do this!”
“Remember that you said that,” he said with a wicked grin and took a moment to get
his bearings and then took her hand and led her out onto the streets of New York.
Four hours later, Maggie found herself ready to drop. She collapsed on a sidewalk
café bistro table and just tried to catch her breath. “Okay, I know I said that I
wanted to see everything but I didn’t really mean it.”
Jason sat down opposite her and ordered them each a bottled water. “Don’t quit on
me now. We’ve barely scratched the surface!”
“Scratched the surface? Jason, I am dazzled by all that we’ve seen but surely we
can catch a cab for some of it.”
“It’s not the same…” he said sweetly.
“We’ve seen Times Square, we’ve walked Central Park, we’ve eaten pizza and hot dogs,”
she stopped to breathe. “Then there was Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall …I think I am done for the day. I may need to go and soak my feet in my tub-slash-swimming
pool.”
“Well, you could do that but if you do you’re going to miss out on the best part,”
he teased.
She glared at him. “Best part? You mean we haven’t seen the best part yet? What
are you holding out on me?”
“Well, I was able to make some calls this morning and I got us two tickets to the
Ranger game tonight!”
“No way!” she said excitedly. “Seriously? You’re not joking with me?”
“I would never joke with someone about tickets to a sporting event. It wouldn’t be
right.”
“Damn straight it wouldn’t. Oh my gosh ! We’re going to Madison Square Garden ! I’m going to see the Rangers play on home ice!” Maggie stood up and began to pace
and then asked Jason a dozen questions in a row about the rest of their day.
“Slow down there, slugger,” he joked. “We’ll head back to
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