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psycho or something?”
    “Do you think I’d tell you
if I was?” He laughed and shook his head as he surveyed her. “It
does look like it isn’t your day today, doesn’t it?”
    “Oh, shut up.” She sighed
and leaned back against the wall again. “You have no
idea.”
    “Oh?” His interest was
piqued, and he looked at her curiously. “I’ve been told I have a
good ear if you want to talk.”
    “Don’t you have something
to do?” She looked at him in surprise. “I mean, aside from come to
my rescue and bothering me.”
    “I was meant to go to
dinner with a business partner.” He smiled. “But it seems like he
is otherwise engaged.”
    “Oh.”
    “Yes. It’s unfortunate that
I flew here just for this meeting, but what can you do?” He shook
his head with a wry smile. “Would you like to accompany me to
dinner, and you can tell me what ails you?”
    “You want to take me to
dinner?” She looked at him in disbelief. “Or is that code word to
ask me if you can have me for dinner?”
    “Well, I wouldn’t be
opposed if you’re on offer. I am quite hungry.”
    “Pervert!” She laughed
reluctantly. “I am not on offer, no matter what my dress says.” She
laughed. “But you know what? You can buy me a big juicy steak with
a baked potato and a big salad.”
    “No drinks or desert?” He
asked seriously with a twinkle in his eyes.
    “I thought you’d never
ask.”
    “Where shall we
go?”
    “If it’s no bother, let’s
just eat in one of the restaurants here. I’m too hungry to drive
around and find another place.”
    “Long day?”
    “Something like that.” She
groaned.
    “Work problems?”
    “You could say that – I
have the boss from hell.”
    “Well then, that could
definitely pose a problem for you.” He laughed. “Why is he from
hell?”
    “He’s just a jackass -
over-demanding, obnoxious. You name it.” She huffed.
    “Why don’t you just quit?
You shouldn’t work with someone who treats you like
that.”
    “Well, I don’t want to
leave him in the lurch. He really relies on me and my skills. In
fact, I honestly don’t think he could get as much done without me.”
Holly wasn’t quite sure why she lied, but she didn’t want him to
think she was some sort of loser, complaining about a boss she
hadn’t even met yet.
    “Sounds like he needs to
give you a raise.”
    “Yeah.” She nodded in
agreement. “I’m going to tell him you said that.” She laughed. “But
let’s not talk about work. I’ve only got the weekend off and have
to be in first thing Monday morning. I don’t want to dwell on
it.”
    “Sure.” He smiled. “I wish
I had an employee like you. My latest assistant seems to have no
work ethic. I think I’m going to have to fire her.”
    “Oh, wow.” Holly looked up
at him in surprise. She wondered what profession he was in to need
an assistant. “What do you do?”
    “Business stuff.” He
smiled. “But that’s not important. Let’s go grab a bit to
eat.”
     
     
    “You have a very healthy
appetite.” He smiled at her as she finished eating her crab cake
appetizer.
    “Sorry, I’m really hungry.”
She laughed self-consciously and sipped some of the Merlot he had
ordered for the table. “Are you going to tell me your name? I feel
kind of weird calling you Don Juan.”
    “Oh, but I like it.” He
leaned forward. “It tells me that you are thinking lots of sexy
thoughts about me.”
    “No, I’m not.” She
blushed.
    “Yes, you are, and that’s
okay because I’m doing the same, Vixen.”
    “Do you do this a lot?” She
leaned towards him as well and stared into his eyes. “Do you try
and get a different woman for your bed every night?”
    “Of course not.” He
laughed.
    “So I’m
special?”
    “As special as any other
one night stand would be.” His face grew serious. “Make no mistake,
whatever happens is just for fun. I’m not looking for anything
serious.”
    “Neither am I.” She
glowered at him. “I don’t even live