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what I want yet.”
    â€œThey do have a sampler, so try some of everything.”
    â€œThat is an option,” Amber responded.
    â€œAnd besides, remember, dinner’s on me, so you might as well take advantage of my generosity,” Jason teased.
    â€œYou’re right. So in that case, I want a little bit of this…a little bit of that.” Amber laughed.
    â€œI’m glad to see you have a sense of humor—at my expense.” Jason laughed right along with her.
    The waitress returned with their wine. She poured two glasses and handed them each one.
    â€œAre you ready to order?” the waitress asked.
    They gave the waitress their dinner orders.
    In Jason’s opinion, Amber was being too quiet. He had to figure out a way to get her to talk. He hoped the wine would help loosen her up.
    â€œI would like to make a toast,” Jason said.
    They held their glasses up in the air.
    â€œTo my beautiful and talented dinner companion.” Jason’s smile widened.
    Amber blushed as they tapped their glasses.

Chapter Four
    Amber took a sip of the wine and enjoyed it. She normally preferred a daiquiri to wine, but this was good as well.
    â€œThis is good.” Amber noted the sweet taste of the red wine.
    â€œI’m glad you like it.”
    â€œI’m not really a wine drinker, because a lot of the wine I’ve tasted has a bitter taste and I like sweet stuff.”
    â€œSo you’re more of the daiquiri type?” Jason asked.
    â€œYou can say that.”
    Being around Jason always made Amber nervous. She was quiet because there were a million and one things going around in her head and none of them had to do with business.
    She couldn’t stop thinking about the way he had looked at her back in their hotel suite. She smiled remembering his surprised look at her appearance. She’d gotten the reaction she wanted.
    Amber glanced at him across the table. His eyes showed desire. Or was it the wine speaking? It couldn’t be, because she’d only had a few sips. He licked his lips. She licked her lips. She cleared her throat, picked up her glass, and downed the wine.
    â€œWould you like some more?” he asked.
    â€œSure,” she responded. She held her glass as he filled it up.
    She noticed several of the waitresses passing by and looking at Jason. He seemed oblivious to their actions.
    â€œLooks like you have some admirers,” Amber said.
    â€œReally. Who? I am a single man in search of a good woman.” A sly grin crossed his face.
    â€œBut are you a good man?” Amber responded.
    â€œWhat makes a good man in your opinion?”
    â€œWhat makes a good woman?”
    â€œI asked you first,” Jason said.
    Amber took another sip of her wine and then placed the glass down in front of her. “Fine, I’ll go first. A good man is one who, number one, respects women. He knows all women aren’t the same, so he takes the time to get to know his woman. He knows how to cater to her needs in every way, and I’m not just talking about financially or physically, either. He should be a man of integrity. His woman should be able to trust him. She should be able to bare her soul to him and feel safe in his presence.”
    â€œSo, have you ever run across this type of man before?” Jason asked.
    â€œI’m sure they’re out there,” Amber quickly responded.
    â€œOne could be staring right at you.”
    â€œReally. Where is he?” Amber looked around the room.
    Jason frowned. “You’re looking at him.”
    Amber laughed. “Yeah, right. So, what do you consider to be a good woman?”
    Jason stared at Amber, and, with a serious look on his face, he said, “All you have to do is look at the woman in the mirror and you will have my answer.”
    Caught off guard by his response, she took another big gulp of her drink. Her wineglass was again empty. She chuckled. “Come on, Jason. I’m