Just One Taste (Kimani Romance) Read Online Free

whispered into her ear. “He’s got money, brains and he is gorgeous. Talk about a triple threat.”
    Nikita shrugged. “He’s okay, if you want that type. Bottom line, he’s just a man.”
    “Oh, please, darling. That’s not just a man standing out there. That’s the man. When’s the last time you saw a man that looked like that? He’s got it all. He’s sexy, handsome, rich—and intelligent. Everybody wants that type. Remember, it’s always about the sex.”
    Russ glanced in Nikita’s direction. Chase turned around, following his line of vision. Their eyes locked for a brief moment. Nikita’s stomach flinched and her heart jumped. His penetrating gaze held hers, then a slow easy smile curved his sexy full lips. It was as if he knew exactly what she’d been thinking. He nodded and she returned his gesture, then stepped back, closed the door and went back to the dishwasher.
    “That’s it? A nod? Nikita, the man is single as far as I know, gorgeous and rich,” Darcy said following close behind.
    “I don’t have time for drama,” Nikita said.
    “Darling, you need your engines revved up and he looks like just the man to do it repeatedly.” Darcy laughed at her own joke. “And who says he’s gonna be drama?”
    “Men like him are always drama.”
    “Well, if he’s drama, you need a nice big slice of it.”
    “No thanks.”
    “Darling, you need this. Trust me.”
    “What I need is to get out of here.”
    “Chef.”
    Nikita turned, seeing Russ come into the kitchen with the last of the coffee and dessert dishes. He set the tray on the counter. “Umm, Mr. Buchanan would like to make a suggestion.”
    “A suggestion? What kind of suggestion?” she asked, beginning to stack the dishwasher again.
    Russ, a college freshman working his way through school, looked around the kitchen, nervously stepping from foot to foot. “He thinks maybe if you’d add a bit more espresso to the ganache and some almond extract to the mousse, and then top the dessert with toasted almonds you’ll have an added texture and a richer layer of flavoring.”
    “He suggested what? ” Nikita stopped, totally stunned.
    “Oh, crap,” Darcy muttered, then glanced over to Leroy, who was leaning against the sink chuckling and shaking his head. “Okay, Russ, thanks for relaying the message,” Darcy said quickly. “I’ll make sure to tell Mr. Buchanan that we’ll certainly consider his suggestion. In the meantime…”
    Russ nodded with relief as he loosened his tie, knowing his shift was over. “Actually, no,” Nikita said slowly, tensing with each word. Russ stopped. “Please go back out there and inform Mr. Buchanan that my desserts are perfect exactly as they are,” she said firmly. “I do not need, nor do I want, his input on my cooking.”
    Russ looked around again.
    “I have a better idea,” Darcy interjected. “Russ, why don’t you and Leroy just head on home. Nikita and I will finish up here.”
    Nikita looked at Darcy and immediately understood. She nodded at Leroy and Russ. “Good idea. Good night, guys. Drive safely. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
    They nodded and quickly grabbed their things and left.
    Darcy turned to Nikita. “Are you okay?”
    “Yeah, I’m fine. It’s just been a long day and I’m tired and ready to go home.”
    “Why don’t you go? I’ll finish up here,” Darcy said.
    “No, you have a date, so you go ahead. I’ll finish up here. I just have to fill the dishwasher and put the leftovers in the refrigerator. It won’t take long.”
    “Are you sure?” Darcy asked.
    “Yes, positive. Go, I’ll see you tomorrow. Thanks for finishing up the Bentley job.”
    “No problem. I’ll see you tomorrow. Behave yourself,” Darcy warned sternly, then smiled and waved as she followed Russ and Leroy out the back door into the pouring rain.
    Nikita stood there a moment shaking her head. Her temper and touchiness about her cooking would get the best of her one day. Thankfully, she had Darcy