“But how was the kiss itself?”
“It was sweet, hot, and very passionate.”
I smiled. “I thought so too. It was an Oscar-worthy kiss that took lust to a completely new level. I wish I could’ve dragged you up to my bed, because, damn it, yes, it was that was smokin’ hot! And just for the record, when I start drinking, never ask me questions. Because I never hold anything back.”
His eyes twinkled. “Were you attracted to me the second you met me? Or was it the cash I threw in your face?”
“I was extremely attracted to you. Part of me wished that everything I told those women was true. When I saw you, I wished it was all real. And when I waited for you to shoot me down...you didn’t. You just went along with it. My gosh, you were a complete stranger. I was in your house, at your party, telling those women I was your girlfriend. And you went along with it.”
“Did you see the look on their faces?”
I laughed. “Priceless.”
“I wasn’t going to let those cougars tear you apart like that.”
“I appreciate that so much. I had no right to do that.”
“I’m so glad you did. Or else we would’ve never met.”
“That’s sweet. You’ve forgiven my deception.”
“I would’ve done anything for you. And at that party, I wished you really were my girlfriend and that I was really showing you off.”
“But you don’t believe in girlfriends.”
“I didn’t. But at that moment, I wished you were all mine, and only mine.”
“You played the part so well,” I said. “I loved how you came up and kissed me.”
“That was a nice added touch.”
“Well played. I guess I’m just lucky Mr. Takahari liked me or you would’ve gotten another girl to play the part.”
“It was really too late to get another girl. He took an instant liking to you. If I would’ve come with a different girl and claimed it was my girlfriend, he would’ve deemed me a player. So when you announced to everyone that you were my girlfriend...”
“You were stuck with me. I totally screwed you. I’m sure those women pointed me out, and I was the talk of the party. I’m sure Mr. Takahari knew who I was before you even introduced me.”
“I like being stuck with you. You’re different from any other girl I’ve ever met.”
“Gotta love the girl that sprays Mace at ya.”
He chuckled. “I should’ve called your name out there in the dark so you didn’t think I was a mugger.”
“That would’ve definitely helped. But I get it now. I now know why you hunted me down. You needed me, and only me. Because I had already announced myself as your girlfriend. In order to save your client, you needed me to look like the woman who had tamed you and settled you down. It would help fix your image problem. Because Mr. Takahari wasn’t going to do business with a playboy any longer.”
“That about sums it up.”
“I just wish you would’ve really wanted to date me for real,” I muttered.
“What?”
My stomach rumbled. Oh, gosh! Please no!
“I think I’m going to throw up,” I said. “I can’t make it to the bathroom.”
The stewardess handed me a plastic bag and I threw up.
“Okay, you’re okay.” Cool hands stroked back my hair, and a wet cloth was placed on the base of my neck. “You’re okay, sweetie. I think we all saw that coming.”