His Surrogate For Hire: A BWWM Pregnancy Romance Read Free

of her surroundings just in case. What if there was some
murderer back there waiting for her? What if she was walking into the
lion's den? Even if those things were happening, it felt like it was
too late to turn back. If she walked away now, there was a chance she
could be walking away from an opportunity that could change her life.
    Charlotte seemed innocent enough. The two women walked back to a
patio filled with white wrought iron furniture and more of the same
colorful flowers that were in the front yard.
    "I would like you to meet Mr. Marshall." Charlotte stepped
out of the way, giving Diana plain view. The man in front of them was
the same man that had been so pleasant to her in the front room.
    He extended his hand. "How do you do? Just call me Clay."
    "Diana. A pleasure to meet you again."
    Clay pulled out a chair and motioned to Diana to take a seat.
    "Thank you."
    He walked slowly around to his chair. "Such a beautiful day
today."
    Diana just stared at him, not wanting to do too much small talk. She
thought it better if they got right to the point, but she decided to
follow his lead.
    "It is a beautiful day to get to know one another, Clay."
    "That sounds wonderful to me. I would love that Diana. As a
matter of a fact, I would love for us to sit down to lunch. Maybe we
can talk over a small meal."
    Diana was not sure what to say. All she knew was that she was staring
an opportunity in the face and she did not want to miss out.
    "Lunch sounds wonderful. What do you suggest?"
    "I actually have some food coming shortly, if you can stick
around, Diana."
    "That sounds great. I have an appointment later this afternoon,
but I can stay for a while now." She really did not have any
appointments that afternoon, she just did not want to appear to be
too eager or available.
    "That would be nice. I would love for us to get a chance to see
how we connect."
    A silence settled between them. There was nothing but the birds
chirping and a calm breeze around them.
    "I'm sure you want to know more about what this is all about."
    Clay looked a bit nervous, like he did not know the right words.
    "I want to say this situation is a bit bizarre, but if I do
that, I would have to admit that my part in it would be just as
strange."
    Clay nodded with a chuckle as he clasped his fingers together. "True.
I think that both of us are looking for something. This could be a
way to fulfill both of our needs."
    "I could be inclined to agree with that. How do you propose we
fill those needs?" Diana found his green eyes mesmerizing. Clay
was an attractive man and there was something charismatic that was
drawing her to him. He was the kind of man that commanded attention
when he was in the room.
    As soon as she asked the question, Charlotte appeared with the food.
    "I have something here for everyone. Diana, I hope that you like
Thai."
    "I never had it before, but it's worth a try."
    Charlotte left two big bags of food and walked away. Clay quickly set
about setting out the plates and the food.
    "As we were saying," he continued. "I want you to know
that you are the first of the interviews I extended an invitation to
in reference to staying on for further conversation."
    Diana was flattered. "Thank you. I think."
    "It was a compliment. Diane, do you believe in intuition and in
instant attraction?"
    She shrugged. "I never thought about it."
    Clay looked at her, brow raised. "Well?" he asked, almost
forcing an answer.
    Diana pushed the fork around on her plate. "It's possible.
Anything is possible."
    "Ah, a realist I see."
    Diana giggled. "Not really. I just have so much going on in my
life, I rarely sit and daydream about falling in love or having this
mind blowing connection to anyone. That's what fairy tales are for."
    A wide grin spread across his face. "Fairy tales? So you don't
feel like you could meet someone and fall in love at first sight?"
    "I don't know. What would you be falling in love with when you
don't know who that person is?"
    "Touché. I