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her telephone. “Let me put something on voice mail and call Ruby to let her know that we’re going to lunch. She can cover for me if Adam needs anything while we’re gone. And I’ll leave a message for Adam. I’ll meet you at the elevators in ten minutes.”
    â€œ Merci beaucoup! I appreciate it.” Chris grinned and checked his watch. “See you in ten minutes.”
    â€œNo problem. You’re welcome. This will be fun.”
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    Chris slipped into the olive-green-vinyl-covered bench opposite Tia and glanced around the restaurant. “This is TJ’s?”
    Nodding, Tia glanced at the menu offerings. “Pretty much. This is the place. It’s a hangout for the local Wayne State students and a trendy locale for the surrounding businesses.”
    â€œNice.” He picked up the paper menu and studied it. “How is their vegetarian lasagna?”
    â€œOh! It’s heavenly!” Tia shut her eyes, envisioning the delicious mixture of spinach, three cheeses, and pasta noodles.
    A tall, lean man with silver facial jewelry approached their table. “Welcome to Traffic Jam. I’m Sunshine and I’ll be taking care of you today.” He placed a white beverage napkin in front of each of them. “Can I start you off with something to drink?” Sunshine pointed to a section of the menu listing beers and wines.
    Pursing his lips, Chris gave the question his complete attention while he studied the wine list. “You make your own wines here?”
    Smiling proudly, Sunshine nodded and pointed toward the Second Avenue entrance. “Yes. The brewery is across the street, beyond the parking lot.”
    â€œTrès intéressant.”
    â€œWe do some very flavorful wines and beers. Traffic Jam operates a bakery on site. After your meal, take a moment to check out some of the goodies we sell in the lobby.”
    â€œWe will,” Chris promised.
    â€œWould you like to try one of our house wines?” asked Sunshine.
    â€œYes.” He looked directly at Tia and held her gaze. The intensity of his look flustered her. “I already know exactly what I want.”
    Her heart skipped a beat. There goes that flirting note in Chris’s voice again.
    â€œI’d like the pinot noir.”
    â€œExcellent choice, sir.” Sunshine turned to Tia. “And for you, ma’am?”
    â€œLemonade.”
    Sunshine scribbled their orders in a small spiral notebook. “I’ll get your beverages while you review our menu.”
    After Sunshine left, Chris said, “Tell me about yourself, Miss Tia Edwards.”
    She shrugged, hiding her surprise. Questions about her were the last thing she expected from him. “I’m an employee of Gautier.”
    â€œThat I already know.” He crossed his arms, placed them on the table, and focused his pale blue eyes on her.
    Her heart thumped erratically in her chest. She found herself fidgeting nervously with her beverage napkin.
    â€œBut there’s more to you than work. What about your family? Are you married? Do you have children?”
    â€œGoodness no! I’m single. No kids.”
    â€œBoyfriend?”
    A twinge of apprehension slithered down her spine, but she answered the question anyway. This was none of his business. “Yes. Darnell.”
    â€œLucky man.” Chris’s eyebrows rose suggestively. “Really. Does he work for Gautier?”
    Tia shifted uncomfortably. These personal questions were unexpected and made her feel awkward. “No. He’s an insurance agent for Buckhouser Life.”
    â€œSounds like fun.”
    Tia shrugged. “I don’t know. Darnell seems to enjoy it.”
    â€œInteresting.”
    She decided to turn the tables and ask a few questions of her own. “What about you? You came from France. Moving to Michigan had to be a major life change. Do you have a wife, children, or a special someone who’s waiting for you to