He placed a finger under my chin, tipping it up."You don't like surprises?"
"I thought I did.But now that I'm on the receiving end of one, maybe not so much.I'm curious, and maybe I can't go with the flow."
He smiled."Let's just say that I picked an activity this evening with you in mind.You said you like to go to new places, whether it's hiking or a museum.We already went on a hike so?—"
"A museum then?"
He huffed out a frustrated breath."I'm not talking anymore.I wanted it to be a surprise."
"I'm sorry.I'll stop asking you questions."It was important to him.I wondered if he'd planned a date like this for anyone else.
He shifted to sitting."Let's get ready to go.I want to make sure we have enough time to see everything."
I wasn't sure how many museums were open late on a Sunday, but I resisted the urge to do a search online.
I got dressed in one of my work outfits, a skirt with tights and a silky shirt under a cardigan."Will I need my reading glasses?"
"You should because you're so sexy in them."
I laughed at that because it was comical that he thought that.He'd said it enough times that I believed he was telling me the truth.
We stopped at his house so he could get changed.Then we drove toward Denver.
"Denver?"It made sense as it was the closest city.
He shrugged."You can see that."
"I won't be getting any more information out of you?"I asked teasingly.
"Nope."He grinned at me, and I couldn't help the excitement from bubbling up inside me.
"This is fun."
He glanced over at me."Not knowing where I'm taking you?"
"It makes everything more exciting."He might not take me out often, but I had
a feeling he spent a lot of time and effort planning this date.That meant a lot to me."I was starting to worry that we weren't going out enough.We're always hanging out after work at my place or yours."
He reached over and took my hand."We're busy at work, but we need to make time for each other."
"Sundays could be our days," I said tentatively, not sure if that's what he wanted.Didn't most guys want time with their families or friends and feel stifled if they spent it all with a significant other?
He nodded as he made a lane change."I'm cool with that, but my parents are going to want me to come to a family dinner at some point.My mom will insist I bring you."
"Are you missing dinner with them tonight?"I asked, curious about his life.
He smiled at me."Yeah, but Mom was fine with me missing when I told her my plans."
My nerves kicked up."You told your mom about me?"
"I said I was taking someone special out, and she was curious.But I didn't tell her who."
"Are you keeping me a secret?"I wasn't sure how I felt about that.
He frowned."I want you to myself for a little while longer.As soon as I tell her, she's going to show up at your store, asking all kinds of questions.She's worse than Aspen."
I laughed at that."Your mom already comes into the shop all the time.She loves books."
