When
Emily joins a dating agency, she never expects to meet someone like Chris.
Everything she ever hoped for in a man, he’s special in more ways than one.
Their intense attraction to each other is fueled by their shared loneliness.
Will Emily find out his shocking secret when someone from his past comes back
to haunt him?
How
can love blossom, when someone is trying to tear them apart?
Cafe in the Park
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As
eight-thirty ticked by, she showered and got ready. Her hands shook as she put
on her makeup. The idea of seeing Chris put an excited flutter in her stomach.
At nine-thirty, she left the apartment to drive to the Sahara Bar.
Parking
was at a premium, and it took some time to find a spot. She had to walk back
down the street for a good way to the bar. Her stilettos clattered on the
sidewalk as she sped up her pace. She wanted to be in the audience when Chris
came on stage.
Surprised
there was no queue, she stepped up to the door and offered payment.
The
guy in the booth taking the entrance fee looked her up and down.
“Name?”
Emily
was stunned for a few seconds. Then she shrugged and answered. “Emily McKenzie,
why?”
He
grinned. “Right answer. In you go, no charge. Chris said you’d get here about
ten.”
Emily
raised her eyebrows. “Have you asked every woman that’s rocked up in the last
ten minutes their name?”
The
guy shook his head. “You fit the description. The band will be on any second.”
Emily
went through the black double swing-doors into the bar.
The
darkness enveloped her. There was no smoke, but the air was pungent with
different perfumes and tangy with alcohol as people passed close to her.
Her
eyes adjusted, and she made her way through the crowded dance floor to the
front rows of people, just as the band came on stage.
She
saw Chris instantly. He looked great, dressed in a black T-shirt and jeans. His
hair ruffled back, and his Wayfarers on, he strode on stage carrying his
guitar. Lights played on the band as the lead singer and Chris stepped up to a
microphone.
“Good
evening.”
The
crowd murmured. A collective wave of bodies swayed forward.
Emily
felt as if she’d never heard his voice, never seen him before. He was
different, cool, composed, charming the crowd with just those words.
Everyone
waited, the atmosphere charged with anticipation, and then the music started.
Emily
watched in awe. They were excellent. Both the lead singer and Chris complemented
each other perfectly. She didn’t recognize the song, and then they covered a
hit she recognized. She loved the way Chris moved. His hips, his long legs, and
the angle of his jaw captured her gaze. He was so gorgeous she could hardly
believe he’d been in her arms in her bed that morning.
As
the band finished a third song, he stared right at her. He must see me. She smiled, not really believing he could see her
in the darkness. He smiled back at her. Her heart lifted. A swell of happiness
brought more smiles to her face. He can
see me. She raised her hand slightly in a little wave.
Copyright Elodie Parkes, Siren Publishing 2014
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Sweet tease, Elodie. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat tease, Elodie, well done!
ReplyDeleteGreat setting descriptions, drew me right in. Sounds like Emily has her hands full. :o)
ReplyDeleteSuch a great tease. He does sound yummy :-)
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