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be done in two months. I’ll take you to see it later. If you want.”
“I would like that.”
“Finish eating.” He grins back. “I hope you like the car.”
“I’m sure I will. You’re spoiling me Enzo. I could never hope to drive a Mercedes on my own.”
He reaches over and strokes my hand. “I would like to spoil you Miss Bradshaw. Nothing would please me more.” His eyes burn through me.
Nothing would please me more than to climb over this table and ride you like a pony.
Calm yourself down girl.
He picks up the newspaper and opens it, turning directly to the business page. There we are , splashed in color on the front page.
“ Local Architect H onored at Pho enix Award Ceremony ,” the headline blares. Well Ava, here’s your unknown woman caption.
I read below the picture. “Enzo Milano attends the event with Miss Ava Bradshaw.”
I flip to the lifestyle page, and there’s the picture of Enzo kissing my hand. A ca ption next to it says, “ Who is Ava Br adshaw? Ava Bradshaw was local a rchitect and notorious bachelor Enzo Milano’s date for the annual Best in Design awards ceremony last night. Mr. Milano openly thanked Miss Bradshaw for attending the event, highlighting the first time his female c ompanion has been acknowledged.” Really? That’s news in this town? Now I see what he meant about the name thing.
“Enzo.” I hand him the paper. He reads it over, mouth tensing in disapproval. Then he places the paper down, saying nothing. I stare at him, searching his face for something. Notorious bachelor? What the hell does that mean?
“Are you mad?” I ask.
“No . I’m not mad. Just concerned that you might be followed a bit.”
“Why would I be followed?”
“Some photographers might try. I’ve told you, my private life is unfortunately a very intriguing topic here in Phoenix. Now that I’ve said your name, you are an intriguing topic.”
“Well like I said, I’ll be out of your hair in a few days. I’m sure interest in me will die down quickly.”
“You keep saying that like I want you to leave, but I don’t.” He places his hand on top of mine. Ah, the familiar tingle.
“Ava, I want to spend time with you. I’m happy your furniture isn’t here yet. It’s kept you around longer.” He takes a deep breath.
“You should know I don’t date. I rarely see a woman twice.” He seems unsure if he wants to keep talking. “I’m kind of a dick when it comes to women Ava. I don’t want to treat you that way . I would like to try dating you.”
He’s staring at me, waiting for a response. What a strange request. I feel like he just asked me to go steady. What am I supposed to say that? I’m all at once thrilled and befuddled.
“Sure Enzo. We can try dating.”
“You seem hesitant Ava.”
“No, it’s just that normally these things just evolve naturally.”
“I like people to know exactly what I expect and what they can expect from me. I don’t want you to guess my intentions.”
“So why did you leave last night?”
He rubs his hands together. “Like I said last night , I would rather get to know you before moving on to a physical relationship. It’s just better if we do it that way.” His eyes soften and all of a sudden, he looks so fragile. I can tell there is more behind this, but I accept his answer.
Besides, deep inside I know I don’t have any business rushing back into a relationship. Dating slowly is the right thing to do. I’ve been in Phoenix for three days, and already I’m revising the plan.
“Okay Enzo. It’s fine with me really. We can take it slow.” He exhales then smiles and squeezes my hand.
“Now about the day today. I had Grayson enter some addresses in your GPS in the car. It will direct you to some of the best shopping centers in the city. Then I’ll come pick you up after my conference for dinner. I know a great place we can go.” His eyes twinkle.
“Oh good. I need some new clothes for work, so I’ll
“I would like that.”
“Finish eating.” He grins back. “I hope you like the car.”
“I’m sure I will. You’re spoiling me Enzo. I could never hope to drive a Mercedes on my own.”
He reaches over and strokes my hand. “I would like to spoil you Miss Bradshaw. Nothing would please me more.” His eyes burn through me.
Nothing would please me more than to climb over this table and ride you like a pony.
Calm yourself down girl.
He picks up the newspaper and opens it, turning directly to the business page. There we are , splashed in color on the front page.
“ Local Architect H onored at Pho enix Award Ceremony ,” the headline blares. Well Ava, here’s your unknown woman caption.
I read below the picture. “Enzo Milano attends the event with Miss Ava Bradshaw.”
I flip to the lifestyle page, and there’s the picture of Enzo kissing my hand. A ca ption next to it says, “ Who is Ava Br adshaw? Ava Bradshaw was local a rchitect and notorious bachelor Enzo Milano’s date for the annual Best in Design awards ceremony last night. Mr. Milano openly thanked Miss Bradshaw for attending the event, highlighting the first time his female c ompanion has been acknowledged.” Really? That’s news in this town? Now I see what he meant about the name thing.
“Enzo.” I hand him the paper. He reads it over, mouth tensing in disapproval. Then he places the paper down, saying nothing. I stare at him, searching his face for something. Notorious bachelor? What the hell does that mean?
“Are you mad?” I ask.
“No . I’m not mad. Just concerned that you might be followed a bit.”
“Why would I be followed?”
“Some photographers might try. I’ve told you, my private life is unfortunately a very intriguing topic here in Phoenix. Now that I’ve said your name, you are an intriguing topic.”
“Well like I said, I’ll be out of your hair in a few days. I’m sure interest in me will die down quickly.”
“You keep saying that like I want you to leave, but I don’t.” He places his hand on top of mine. Ah, the familiar tingle.
“Ava, I want to spend time with you. I’m happy your furniture isn’t here yet. It’s kept you around longer.” He takes a deep breath.
“You should know I don’t date. I rarely see a woman twice.” He seems unsure if he wants to keep talking. “I’m kind of a dick when it comes to women Ava. I don’t want to treat you that way . I would like to try dating you.”
He’s staring at me, waiting for a response. What a strange request. I feel like he just asked me to go steady. What am I supposed to say that? I’m all at once thrilled and befuddled.
“Sure Enzo. We can try dating.”
“You seem hesitant Ava.”
“No, it’s just that normally these things just evolve naturally.”
“I like people to know exactly what I expect and what they can expect from me. I don’t want you to guess my intentions.”
“So why did you leave last night?”
He rubs his hands together. “Like I said last night , I would rather get to know you before moving on to a physical relationship. It’s just better if we do it that way.” His eyes soften and all of a sudden, he looks so fragile. I can tell there is more behind this, but I accept his answer.
Besides, deep inside I know I don’t have any business rushing back into a relationship. Dating slowly is the right thing to do. I’ve been in Phoenix for three days, and already I’m revising the plan.
“Okay Enzo. It’s fine with me really. We can take it slow.” He exhales then smiles and squeezes my hand.
“Now about the day today. I had Grayson enter some addresses in your GPS in the car. It will direct you to some of the best shopping centers in the city. Then I’ll come pick you up after my conference for dinner. I know a great place we can go.” His eyes twinkle.
“Oh good. I need some new clothes for work, so I’ll
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