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“We only have a few suitcases, gentlemen,” Norma said “We can handle it”

“Mom, you’re no fun” Lily shook her head “I wouldn’t h hombres help us They sure are sexy as hell”

A tinge of jealousy shot through Shelby at Lily’s flirtatious words Why? “We’ve got this, guys Now, if you don’tme out of this booth, Justin, I’ll take them to my place”

“Wait a second, Shelby,” Alex said

“What for?” she asked

“I’ve beento ask you on a date ever since I came to Wilde You like Chinese food?”

A huge shiver shot up and down her spine How long had she been hoping he would ask? “I do like Chinese, but what took you so long, Alex?” Daain “Sorry I shouldn’t have said that”

He shrugged “I could give you a list of excuses but all of them are stupid You’re a beautiful woman I shouldn’t have waited”

“You want to knohy he’s asking you now, Shelby?” Justin asked

“Yes”

“Because I didn’t hesitate I saw you and I wanted to get to know you Now, he’s ready to get off the fence That’s why”

“Maybe so, bro I still want to go on a proper date with her” Alex turned to her “So, what do you say? Will you go out with me?”

Justin turned to her and grinned “And ain, too?”

How long had she been hoping Alex would ask? She looked into Justin’s eyes Why was he grinning? Was he giving his approval? Didn’t

She gazed at Alex, theabout for months Now I’m in deep shit