She closed her eyes again and gave a fake yawn. “That’s a long drive.”
He could tell she was trying to dismiss him, but it wasn’t going to work. Not now.
Not ever. “Not to the airport. I have a private plane waiting on standby.”
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That got her attention. Her eyes popped open once more and she stared at him, shock written clearly on her face. “You didn’t drive up here?”
“No.”
“What about your car?”
“I leave it here at my place for when I’m in town.”
“You leave a Boxster Porsche just sitting around?”
He wouldn’t say just sitting. It was parked in a secured, maintained garage. He doubted that was the point though. “Yes.”
“That must be nice.”
“It has its moments.” Even though he could tell his wealth bothered her, he wasn’t going to downplay his finances just to give her a false sense of comfort. This was who he was. Good. Bad. Indifferent. And if she was going to be part of his life, she needed to get used to it, because God willing, his money wasn’t going anywhere. “So what do you say?”
“Can I think about it?”
“Sure.” Parker eased from the bed and reached for his boxers. “You have five minutes.”
Cyn sat straight up. “Five minutes!”
“That’s right.”
“I can’t make a decision like that so quickly.”
“Fine, let me make it for you.” Parker pulled on his pants but left them unbuttoned.
“You want to. I want you to. What’s the problem?”
“I have a job.”
“You have two days off. You said so yourself.”
“I have responsibilities.”
“To yourself. Come with me. Let me show you my…palace,” he added with a wink.
“Why are you so hell bent on getting me to say yes in such a hurry?”
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release to echo in my ears and stay with me forever. We can’t do that here. So for the last time, Cyn, come with me. I’ll make it worth your while.”
She bit her lip nervously and glanced from him to the door. Her indecision was as evident as her desire. He could only hope the latter won out. “I need to be back no later than Tuesday afternoon.”
“That I can do.” Standing, he held his hand out to her in a grand gesture. “Come, princess, your pumpkin awaits.”
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Chapter Seven
The city lights overpowered the sky, allowing only a few faint stars to illuminate the dark night. Thankfully, the pool and spa were equipped with their own ambient lighting that switched on the moment she opened the door.
After undressing, she laid her clothes on the lounge chair next to the pool. She switched on the spa with the remote control from the table before making her way over to the hot tub. She’d been eying that bad boy since the first day she’d come to Parker’s house, but this was the first time she’d an opportunity to use it. In fact, this was the last chance she would have to use it before returning home tomorrow and she wanted to enjoy the moment to this fullest.
Cyn moaned in appreciation as she sank into the bubbling water. Her eyes closed briefly as she reveled in the luxurious moment, but quickly reopened. She didn’t want to miss a minute of this. This was paradise. The only way it could possibly be better was if Parker was able to join her, but he had some last minute business to take care of, leaving her to herself for the first time that weekend.
It was okay though because she was in nirvana. Enjoying life the way it was meant to be enjoyed, completely worry and stress free. The shop was the farthest thing from her mind. She was too busy concentrating on Parker and the overwhelming, mind-numbing feeling she was falling in love with him.
It was probably a big mistake. She’d only known him for a short time, yet he felt as if he was a part of her soul. When this little fairy tale was over, as she expected it soon to be, she would have to pick up the many pieces of her shattered heart. But until that day came, she was going to enjoy every second she had with him, as if it was her last. Prince Charming only came around once in a girl’s lifetime.
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Parker’s voice startled her and woke her from her daydream. Turning her head, she spotted him standing in the doorway and smiled. “Done with work already?”
“Mostly.” He began to undress, but unlike her, he dropped his clothes carelessly on the ground. A sure sign of a man used to others picking up after him.
“Slob,” she teased, something she’d been doing a lot of this weekend. His lifestyle was so lavish, so gaudy, so unlike anything she’d ever seen before, yet he still had an air of humility about him that made it all seem so surreal. He had money, but he wasn’t all about money.
“I wasn’t going to leave them there.”
“Sure you weren’t.” To her amusement he did pick it up, but then dropped them just as carelessly on the chair. She was sure his pants alone cost more than her entire wardrobe, yet it didn’t seem to faze him that they lay in a wrinkled pile next to her faded jeans.
“Why so quiet?” He stepped into the spa, hissing as the hot water scalded him. “So much for having children.”
“I’m sure your swimmers can stand a little heat.”
“I hope so.” He eased onto a seat across from her and leaned back against the backrest. “How did I know you would be out here?”
“Because it’s the only place in your palace I can find without a map.” To say his house was big would be the understatement of the
