Round N Around We Go (Has Cupid Gone Mad?) Read Free Page B

extremely
uncomfortable
in
this
conversation but understands his
motivation. “The last thing I’d
like is for you to keep any
secrets from me, so no, I will
not keep any secrets from you
either.” She puts the diary back
into the open box and holds him
tightly. “Maybe you’re right, I
should not be holding on to the
past. I think I’ll burn those
memories so I can truly focus on
our future together.”
    Content with what he is being
told, he kisses her forehead
gently and embraces her with his
love. “I think we have some
unfinished business here.” He
grins, lifts her off the floor
and carries her to their
bedroom. “By the way,” he
whispers into her ear, “have I
told
you
that
you
look
delicious?”
    Playfully
she
teases
and
provokes him. Touching his short
chestnut
colored
hair
and
staring into his dark blue eyes
she whispers,
“And I taste
delicious too. You should know
that.”
At
this
particular
moment, her deliciousness is the
only thing that he needs to
know. Everything else, including
unpacking, would have to wait.
Chapter Two.
    It has been a rather hectic day
at Theodore’s art gallery;
flaunting her best at a private
showing for Renzo Trovatelli,
one of New York’s most affluent
art
collectors,
Karina
is
distracted by Theodore’s odd
behavior inside his office. The
soft Buddhabar music playing in
the background cannot compete
with the clatter of Theodore’s
fiery
conversation over the
phone.
    The dialogue is indistinct but
they can tell that Theodore is
disturbed.
    Just as she is introducing
another piece of art to the
collector, Theodore rushes into
the
main
gallery,
excuses
himself over an unexpected
emergency and leaves hastily.
    Apologetically, Karina smiles at
Renzo and tries to seal the art
deal without her mentor. “I
saved the best for the last,”
she smiles proudly, “this is one
of my own.” She shows him one of
her best pieces. “I understand
that I am a new artist and do
not
deserve
to
be
shown
alongside the other renowned
artists, but I am assertive and
I believe in my work, so I hope
you like it.”
    Renzo studies and admires her
painting silently with a subtle
smile.
Karina
wishes
that
Theodore would have waited for
just a moment longer to finish
off the showing but she has no
other option than to complete
the mission alone.
    After a moment of nerve wrecking
silence, Renzo turns around and
awards
her
a
compliment.
“Theodore is lucky man. I wish I
have someone like you to take
care of my gallery.” After a
short pause he adds, “Maybe I
can hand you the offer over
breakfast tomorrow morning?”
    Hesitantly, “I’m sure Theodore
would prefer to receive
the
offer
personally. It’s his
gallery after all.” She answers
politely
with
a
hint
of
signature sweetness.
    He touches her arm and adds
cleverly, “I thought you want to
be assertive. Perhaps I misread
you?”
His
insinuation
is
becoming clearer.
    Karina understands that if she
wants Renzo to include her piece
into the deal, then she will
have no choice but to entertain
his invitation.
    Flirtatiously she attempts to
control the situation, “How
about if you make the offer now?
Why wait for the morning?”
    He smiles impishly, “I don’t
work well under pressure.” He
leans over, kisses her on both
cheeks and is ready to leave.
“I’m staying at the Eden Roc
Hotel, why don’t you meet me in
the lobby at 8:30 am.”
    Escorting him to the door, she
smiles courteously and maintains
a comfortable distance, “See you
in the morning.”
She frowns as she watches him
cross the street and sees her
date, Keith Pelzer, walking
towards her.
    Wearing a fitted shirt that
accentuates his broad shoulders
and firm chest, Keith struts
down the street and approaches
Karina with a smile. His brown
eyes light up with excitement
but she can sense that he is
nervous. “Hi gorgeous, you look