“I know. But it was true.” He shrugged. “She wanted more than I was willing to give, and I just wasn’t willing to lead her on.”
“I can appreciate that,” I said, and I smiled.
That was Flash. Honest to the core, and yes, he was a biker, but he was also a gentleman. He’d been raised right, and he might be a little thick headed at times, but he was ultimately a good guy.
“What’s your week like?” he asked.
“I have another interview on Tuesday, but otherwise, I’m studying. What about you?”
“Flights Tuesday and Thursday, club meeting on Wednesday. Weekend’s free.”
I grinned. “So’s mine.”
“Wanna spend it with me?”
“Yes,” I whispered.
“Awesome.”
The rest of the night was spent in comfortable conversation and good food. By the time Flash took me home, my belly was full, and I had a happy buzz on from the wine.
I really wanted to wrap myself around him and stay all night, but like the gentleman he was, he dropped me home, kissing me on my parents’ porch, and waiting for me to walk inside before leaving.
* * *
Tuesday afternoon,I’d had another interview... in Portland. Surprisingly, the afternoon commuter gridlock hadn’t made me want to murder bunnies. However, I didn’t let the unusually open road lure me into a false sense of security because it was all a lie. The drive would be a nightmare and I had to take that into consideration if I took the job.
Provided I was even offered it to begin with.
I dragged myself up to my room and changed, walking into the kitchen just as my brother stepped through the back door with this week’s cheerleader on his arm.
“Hey, Theo.”
“Hey, sis. This is Maeve.”
“Hi Maeve. It’s nice to meet you.”
She smiled and nodded. “Nice to meet you too.”
“We’re heading to a movie. Mom and Dad are on a date and Hayden’s getting ready for work. Bye.”
He walked away and I waved, even though he didn’t see me.
“Have a good time,” I said to his retreating back.
I couldn’t stop a chuckle.
I had just opened the fridge to find something to make for dinner when my doorbell pealed. I headed to the front door and checked the peephole. I grinned and pulled open the door. “Hi.”
Flash grinned. “Hey, baby.”
“I thought you had a flight.”
“I did. Got back early.”
“Come in,” I said, stepping back.
He stepped inside, leaning down to kiss me quickly. “You wanna go out to dinner?”
