Total pages in book: 73
Estimated words: 69025 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 345(@200wpm)___ 276(@250wpm)___ 230(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 69025 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 345(@200wpm)___ 276(@250wpm)___ 230(@300wpm)
“Open wide.”
Mason complied, hoping that it would be over soon. He endured the poking and prodding of his teeth for what seemed like a very long time. The things one did for love. Relief took over when Dr. Cross finished his examination.
“Well, I saw what could be the beginnings of a cavity, but if you brush and floss regularly and use the correct toothbrush, you should be fine. Do you have any questions?”
“None. Thanks, Dr. Cross.”
“My pleasure. Someone should be in here shortly to see you.”
Mason waited anxiously when he was left alone again. He heard soft humming as someone entered the room and instinctively knew it was Brandi.
A stunned look appeared on her face when she saw him. “What the hell are you doing here?” Anger flashed in her eyes.
“This is a dentist’s office and I’m here for my six-month cleaning.”
“Ha, ha, very funny. Now tell me why you’re really here.”
“I told you. I need to get my teeth cleaned. What a coincidence that you work here.” He feigned surprise.
She placed her hands on her hips and pursed her lips. He knew she wasn’t buying it. “Uh huh, pull the other one. You just happened to make an appointment at this office for the first time after we met? It might have been a coincidence if you didn’t live a half-hour from here. I’m sure there are closer offices to you.”
“I’m sure there are, but this office is close to one of my dealerships.” When he saw her eyes narrow, he knew it would be prudent to confess. “Okay, so I found out you work here and made an appointment. I had to see you.”
“I told you. I don’t want to see you again. I don’t appreciate being stalked.”
“I’m not stalking you. I wanted to see you and this was the only way I knew how. Why didn’t you pick up DJ?”
“You know why. What we did was wrong.”
“How could it be wrong when we wanted it? Is it because I’m white?” As far as he knew, she had never shown any interest in a white man before, but he knew she was attracted to him.
“It’s not because you’re white. I already told you, I’m engaged,” she hissed.
His eyes strayed to her left hand. The large diamond she had been wearing on Friday was missing. Was this a good sign? “You’re not wearing your engagement ring.”
“I don’t wear it when I work.”
The hope that had been building up in his chest was instantly crushed.
“Brandi, you may be willing to deny what’s between us, but I’m not. From the minute I saw you, we clicked. I know it’s not one-sided because you wouldn’t have responded to me so wonderfully if you didn’t feel it, too.” Mason hopped out of the chair and shut the door.
“What are you doing?”
“I want your full attention when I talk to you.”
“Open the door right now!” she demanded. Her brown eyes flashed fire.
“No. I won’t until you hear me out,” he said stubbornly.
Brandi grabbed one of the tools on the table. “I have a drill and I’m not afraid to use it, buddy. Open the door or you’ll end up like Swiss cheese,” she threatened.
The absurdity of the situation struck him. Here he was trying to woo her by trapping her in a dentist’s office and the pint-sized Brandi was defending herself with a drill that didn’t look as though it was plugged in. Mason started laughing.
Brandi scowled. ‘What’s so damned funny?”
“You are. This whole situation.” She paused as though realizing how silly she must have looked, and she snickered, too. It warmed his heart to hear her laugh like that again. The thought brought him back to reality.
“Brandi, please let me say what I have to say. After I’ve said my piece, you can tell me to go to hell,” he said solemnly.
“And would you stop bothering me?” she asked with a raised brow.
“If that’s what you want.” His fingers were crossed behind his back.
“Okay. Speak.” She crossed her arms across her chest and leaned against the counter.
He could see the wary expression in her eyes and knew this wouldn’t be easy. “Look, I can tell you how attracted I am to you until I’m blue in the face, but that won’t do me any good, will it?”
She shook her head.
“So, the only thing I can say is that I think you should have sex with me to get me out of your system.”
Her eyes widened. He was sure she didn’t expect him to say that. “Excuse me?”
“Oh, come on, Brandi, you heard me. Have sex with me. Think about it. You want my body and I’m willing to let you use me. I’ll be your boy toy for as long as you like.”
“Are you out of your mind? I already told you that I didn’t want to get involved with you at all. What makes you think I would have an affair with you?” She had an incredulous expression on her face.