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dressed okay? I’ve never been there.”
    “You’re perfect.”
    Oh damn. Is it an option to just skip dinner?
    She blushed, as if he could read her thoughts.
    He grabbed her hand and walked her towards his Lexus. He opened her door and after she was seated in the buttery, tan leather seats, he gently closed her door.
    As she watched him walk around to the other side of the car, she fanned herself. There would be absolutely no way to turn him down if he wanted to come inside after dinner.
    *****
    “Dinner was amazing.”
    Sam grinned. “If you think that was good, just wait until you get your dessert.”
    “I don’t think I can eat another bite!”
    “Too bad because I already ordered it.”
    What? When? I never left the table.
    “Their specialty is the most amazing bread pudding you’ll have ever tried in your life with coconut gelato.”
    Sam’s smile made the corners of his eyes crinkle.
    “Oh, well I guess could have one bite.”
    She was full but if the dessert was as good as he said, who was she to refuse? Ordering without asking her was sort of sexy and for some reason made her feel thinner, as if he was giving permission to indulge.
    “It’s nice to go out with a woman who actually eats more than a few pieces of lettuce and a carrot.”
    She could feel the heat rise to her cheeks. Did she eat too much? She couldn’t help but pretty much clear her plate because it was that good.
    “Well, that’s something I do, Sam. I eat when I’m hungry. Real food, not just lettuce.”
    Sam’s eyes grew and he grabbed her hand. “That was a compliment, Jennifer. I’m glad you liked the food.”
    “I loved my food. No lie there. Can’t wait to try dessert, too.”
    “The dessert is the best part. I’m glad you’re willing to try.”
    She laughed. “You aren’t giving me much choice, are you?”
    Sam chuckled and shook his head. “You have to try it, even just once in your life.”
    The waiter came back and Jennifer’s eyes bulged as she watched him set down the giant bowl filled with bread pudding covered in something brown and gooey. It was topped with coconut gelato and the bowl contained two spoons.
    Sam picked up a spoon, took a giant spoonful. Before she could even think, he brought it to Jennifer’s lips and she was forced to take a bite.
    It was the most amazing piece of heaven she ever tried in her entire life. She closed her eyes and moaned.
    Oh. My. God. Was that out loud?
    When she opened her eyes, she saw that Sam’s eyelids were half closed and he was staring at her mouth.
    Yup, her moan of pleasure was most definitely out loud.
    He finally looked into her eyes. “See? I told you it was amazing.”
    All she could do was shrug and open her mouth for the next bite. Then he took a mouthful with the same spoon.
    It was a turn-on just sharing the decadent dessert with this incredibly hot man.
    It wasn’t until the drive home when he finally brought up the topic of her leaving. Sam glanced over at her quickly, and then towards the road.
    “Jennifer, I know you already warned me, but I need to try one last time. What can I do to make you stay?”
    She hesitated, not wanting to ruin the mood. But, she needed to be honest.
    “Sorry, Sam. It’s just…time to move back home.”
    His hopeful look vanished and was replaced by a sad smile.
    “For whatever it’s worth, I’m sorry for ignoring what happened between us. I certainly didn’t intend to make you want to leave.”
    “Thanks, Sam. I appreciate that.”
    They drove the rest of the way in silence, which allowed Jennifer’s mind to run wild.
    Would it be awkward saying goodnight? She was tempted to ask him inside, but didn’t want to suffer the embarrassment of him saying no. She could just picture it.
    No thanks, you just didn’t do it for me. She shuddered at the thought.
    Sam pulled up into her driveway, shut the car off and turned towards her. He stared right into her eyes while she wanted for him to say something.
    Why is he