Chapter 15
Bella came down in a pair of jean shorts and a tank top with a hat, and her hair in a ponytail. Harvey shot her a confused look, and she grinned.
“You can’t go to lunch in that. As much as I would enjoy seeing your long legs, you’ll give Mrs. Anthony a heart attack.”
“The charity luncheon was moved to tomorrow at the very last minute. Greta couldn’t reach you and neither could I. You were out riding Sadie. And then I had to leave and make some arrangements for today.”
“Are you ready? We got places to go and things to see.”
He cocked a brown. “Go where?”
That confused look on his face was adorable. She could see he was a man that hated to give up control. But today…he had no choice. She smirked.
“Go ahead and change into something casual,” Bella said. “I’m taking you somewhere.”
“I see that big smile on your face. You love changing the tables on me, reversing the roles.”
Bella smiled. “And let you have all the fun. I think not. So change out of that suit.”
“Any hints?”
“Make sure to wear some hiking boots and a hat. And I would also suggest shorts. It’s going to be over a hundred degrees. But that’s typical Phoenix weather.”
He laughed that deep laugh of his. She loved the way he laughed.
Harvey met her out front and smiled when he saw the Jeep she rented.
“You mentioned you wanted to explore Phoenix,” he said. “I can show you everything. Give me the keys, I can drive.”
She walked up to him and smiled. “Sometimes you can’t have all the control.”
He pushed a piece of hair behind her ear. “But I like being in the driver’s seat because so I can take control of the action.”
“We’re going on some rough roads, but don’t worry. I got this.”
He winked. “I like rough.”
She playfully nudged him. “Get in the Jeep. Sit back and enjoy the ride. I’m driving.”
He climbed in and put his seat belt on. “So where are we going?”
She smiled. “Now it wouldn’t be a surprise if I told you now, would it?”
“Such a woman of mystery.”
“I like to keep you on your toes.”
“That you have.”
“You’ve taken me on boats, to fancy dinners in limos, to theaters,” she said. “And they were fantastic. But now it’s my turn to show you something else, something you’re not really accustomed too.”
“And what’s that?”
“Nature.”
She pressed the gas, and they took off. They laughed and chatted the entire way there. And when it was time to go off road, Harvey insisted he drive.
“Not a chance!” she roared as she drove over the bumpy dirt. “Just hang on!”