Ample Delights Read Online Free Page B

clerk smiled. “Not a problem. Just give Melanie the ticket I gave you when you return, Mr Tasso.”
    “Thank you.”
    Terrah sucked in a breath as Nick took hold of her arm and guided her past a group of tourists. White-hot waves of awareness rippled over her in reaction to his warm hand on her skin. She was relieved when he dropped his hold on her.
    “We’re just one block away from one of the best restaurants in New York,” Nick said as they crossed through the lobby.
    “Can’t be if I’ve never been to it.”
    “You’ve never been to—?”
    Terrah yelped as someone collided with her and stepped on her foot.
    “Sorry,” the starry-eyed teen said, barely glancing Terrah’s way as she stared up at Nick. “OMG! You’re that underwear model in GQ !”
    Nick smiled graciously as he nodded. “I am.”
    “Oh, wow! I can’t believe I just bumped into you!”
    Bumped into me , you mean. Terrah bit her tongue to keep from correcting the jubilant brunette, who pulled out a camera phone.
    “Can I please have a picture?”
    “Of course,” Nick said, stepping up beside the blushing teenager, who held out her phone to Terrah.
    “Would you take our picture?”
    Nick winked at her over the teen’s head.
    “Sure.”
    Never mind my crushed toes.
    Terrah forced a smile, knowing she wasn’t being fair. Hadn’t she just had an ‘oh, my God’ moment herself?
    “On the count of three… One, two, three.”
    The brunette squealed with delight as she took her cell from Terrah and focused her attention back on Nick.
    “Would you sign my purse?”
    “Your purse?” Nick asked, looking down at the girl’s designer bag.
    Terrah wondered if it was possible for the chick to turn any redder.
    “Yes, please!”
    “Well, okay.”
    The brunette began frantically digging through her purse, then offered Nick a marker with a wide smile. Terrah guessed the girl to be about sixteen years old.
    “There you go,” Nick said, handing the teenager back her freshly autographed bag.
    “Thank you so much! I’m such a huge fan of your work. My friends are going to be so sorry they didn’t go shopping with me today.”
    “It was my pleasure.”
    Nick gave the female a quick hug, sending her off into another tizzy of squeals as they walked through the hotel lobby to the main entrance.
    “You just made her entire year, I bet.”
    Terrah thanked the doorman as they stepped outside.
    “She was sweet. I’m just glad we got away out there before anyone else recognised me. I always take the time to chat or sign autographs for fans, but there are times when I’d rather not get caught up in the hoopla that goes along with this business.”
    “Really?”
    Terrah could just imagine the party invites and the women willing and ready to do anything to get Nick to notice them.
    “C’mon, you can’t think signing autographs and taking pictures when you’re just going out for coffee or groceries would be fun all the time.”
    “No, I guess not, but you were very gracious.”
    “I’m always gracious.”
    He winked at her, making Terrah smile, while opening the restaurant door for her. She took in the stylish décor and intimate dining atmosphere as the hostess greeted them.
    “Your table is ready, Mr Tasso.”
    They were led to a secluded table and the hostess waited for them both to take their seats before offering menus. Terrah’s gaze was drawn to the pink gerbera daisies in a crystal vase before her. The rich colour of the petals stood out on the elegant, white linen tablecloth. The wine glasses sparkled and the silverware gleamed in the subtle lighting. This was definitely not the kind of restaurant you could just walk into and get a table.
    “Did you call ahead?” Terrah asked, shifting her gaze to Nick.
    “I know the owner and I’m a regular customer when I’m in the city.”
    Terrah nodded, liking his modesty. He could’ve just said, ‘I’ve got it like that.’ She’d been around models who loved to boast about their