She chuckled. “Thanks. That makes two of us. I really didn’t think I had the courage to throw him out.”
His focus dropped to her mouth. Was he going to kiss her this time? Would she let him? That was a stupid question. Of course she’d let him. Brad always knew how to calm her mind, even if it meant making her heart rate accelerate.
He dropped his hands and stood. Once more, disappointment swept through her. But then again, he was probably wise not to kiss her in this vulnerable state.
“Things are getting too serious,” he said. “So let me finish the tour.”
“We’re not finished?”
“Nope. There’s one more place I want to show you, and I know you’ll love it!”
“Where?” She rose to her feet as excitement pumped through her.
“It’s a surprise.”
Inwardly, she grumbled. She really didn’t like waiting...
FOURTEEN
Brad couldn’t waitto get out of the bedroom. Several times he’d wanted to kiss her passionately. But she’d broken his heart already, and he didn’t want to continue feeling that pain. Strange to think they’d only known each other a few days, and that he had allowed himself to be struck by Cupid’s arrow. That had never happened to him before.
If they had remained on his bed, he would have succumbed to temptation and kissed her, and never stopped. Yet, he knew she was only here because she and Tom had argued. She confessed that she still didn’t know her feelings, and Brad couldn’t push the issue. He needed to allow her to think this matter through clearly. All he could do was pray that she’d consider him over Tom.
When they reached outside, he stopped them. She looked at him with wide, questioning eyes. He grinned and pointed out toward the yard. The outdoor lights were lit brightly, making it easy for her to see the surprise.
Her gaze drifted that way, and seconds later, she gasped. “A shrubbery maze? Are you kidding me?”
“I’m not joking. When I was ten years old, my mother thought it would be fun to have one. Of course, I think she mainly wanted one so she could send her children into it. That was a great way to stop quarreling because we had to work together to get out of the maze.”
“Smart woman.” She nodded.
“So, do you want to go through?”
She hesitated as a different expression crossed her pretty face. Why did she look worried? Was she wondering if he’d try to kiss her? Yeah, she did have something to worry about if that’s what she was thinking.
“What’s wrong?” he asked.
