Prince Charming (Behind the Screen, #1) Read Free Page B

finally meet you.’
    He pulled out the seat, and she sat.
    ‘Thank you, what a gentleman.’ She smiled.
    ‘You look great,’ he said as he sat down.
    ‘Thank you, you look good too.’ She smiled from ear to ear.
    ‘What can I get you to drink?’
    ‘I’ll have a glass of red.’
    ‘Great choice. I’ll just go up to the bar and order.’
    She nodded and watched as the tall handsome hunk walked towards the bar. Her heart thudded with excitement.
    He returned with the drinks. Two glasses of red wine.
    ‘Cheers,’ he lifted the glass.
    ‘Cheers.’ She did the same.
    They drank at the same time.
    ‘So,’ he said. ‘How was your day?’
    She smiled. Harmony had it all detailed out in her mind.
    ‘My day was busy, the phone wouldn’t stop ringing today.’
    ‘Ah you work on weekends?’
    ‘Yes just half day, but that doesn’t make it any easier.’
    ‘Yes, it must be a pain.’
    ‘Well, it’s my job.’
    ‘It is. Do you like it?’ He sat back and studied her. In his mind he went through the details of her shape, he couldn’t wait to transfer it to his canvas.
    ‘It’s a job. It pays the bills.’
    ‘In other words, no.’
    ‘I guess so.’ She took another sip of the wine.
    ‘Do you see yourself doing something different?’
    ‘Erm...maybe, I’m not too fussed.’
    ‘Well a woman like you shouldn’t have trouble finding another job.’
    ‘I don’t know about that. The market is flooded these days.’
    ‘True, but looks play a big role when it comes to hiring.’
    ‘I don’t know. I’m not your usual super model type.’
    ‘Oh that makes it even better. You’re unique. Your beauty is so blinding, I find myself wanting to stare at you all the time.’
    ‘Oh gosh, you’re making me blush.’
    ‘It’s true, you’re gorgeous.’
    ‘I think you’re gorgeous too.’
    ‘Thank you.’ He was flattered. This was going better than he thought. Would he be able to convince her tonight?
    They spoke some more. Marcus told her about his art gallery, there was a mention about his colourful assistant. They laughed and joked as they eased into each other’s company.
    ‘This is great,’ he said. ‘Would you like to continue the date, dinner perhaps? Somewhere else?’
    ‘That sounds great, but I’ll have to decline.’
    ‘Oh, why? I thought you were having a good time.’
    ‘I am, it’s not you. I just like to take things a little slow. Not too slow to the point you don’t know where it’s going, but just slow enough.’
    ‘I see.’
    ‘Don’t worry. We can meet again if you like.’ She smiled. She had him just where she wanted him.
    ‘Yes, that would be great! I would have loved to continue, but I’m a gentleman. I will not rush you.’
    ‘I like that.’
    ‘Is next weekend any good?’
    ‘I don’t think I can, but I do have Thursday opened, if that’s any good.’
    ‘Thursday’s good.’ He didn’t even have to think about it. All he knew is that he wanted her fast.
    ‘Then we have a date.’ She smiled. ‘Shall we meet here and then take it from here?’
    ‘Yes that sounds great.’
    ‘Perfect.’ She pushed back her seat and stood up.
    Marcus stood up too.
    ‘It was nice meeting you.’ She held out her hand.
    He took it and brought it to his lips. ‘It was a pleasure meeting you. Until Thursday.’
    ‘Yes until then.’ She pulled back her hand.
    ‘I’ll walk you to the car.’
    She nodded, and they left the bar and walked to the car park above it. She stopped at a hot red mini cooper.
    ‘Nice set of wheels.’
    ‘Yes, well it’s put me in debt.’ She giggled.
    ‘Well, I’m sure you made the right decision.’
    ‘I did, it’s so me.’ She ran her hand over the red car.
    ‘Yes it is.’
    ‘Goodbye Marcus. I shall see you Thursday.’
    ‘I can’t wait.’
    The red mini sped off.
    ‘Maybe Thursday,’ he said to himself.
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    D erek stood up the moment he noticed her and waved her over. Harmony was impressed. Two gorgeous men in a row, what was she