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Khizar helped her out of the carriage and they e pulled away Jacqui sat cross-legged while Khizar poured her a glass of the sparkling wine that sat in the ice bucket

Sed in front of the picnic basket, and a tray held a large platter of fruit, cheese, and charcuterie, along with a basket of bread and crackers There were olives and tiny pickles, an assorts with caviar A mix of savory and sweet miniature tarts decorated another plate, and there were other little pastries and skewers of chicken with a peanut sauce

“So, you’re feeding the whole park after we’re done?” Jacqui eyed the spread of food

Khizar laughed “Sure Or at least our carriage driver and the string quartet”

“Did you say string quartet?”

Instead of answering, Khizar pointed over her shoulder

Jacqui turned and saw four people with instru in chairs between two of the trees They aiting on a cue, and it appeared as Khizar waved a hand The lead violinist nodded his head, then soft music drifted over them and Jacqui dropped her chin to her chest

“You got a string quartet to provide a picnic soundtrack?”

Khizar thought she sounded behted

“You like it?” he asked

“I love it I’ve never had a picnic quite like this one”

“I’ll take that as a compliment”

As they ate, they chatted idly about their favorite music and art Khizar was surprised to find that they like h they had a spirited argument over modern art

He nor it as aa wo opinions and she wasn’t afraid to disagree with him over the relative , and if he were being honest, incredibly attractive

The afternoon passed quickly and the sun faded into a lovely pink-and-orange sunset Khizar didn’t want the day to end, but he still had so touches to put on his plan for the weekend So, he suain, and he and Jacqui left the park

Back at her apartain that she wouldn’t ain, he deflected