Chapter 321

• Ben sat across the table from Gabriella in her favorite restaurant and watched her eyes twinkle with happiness. They'd had a lovely meal and were just finishing up their dessert. The conversation had been lively and saucy at times, and they were both tingling with anticipation for what the night would hold. They'd talked excitedly about their upcoming trip. Ben talked to her about how his session went with Dr. Granger, and she told him about how her import business just took a big step towards expanding with the contract she just arranged with a major distributor on the west coast. They toasted her success then basked in their admiration for each other.
• He'd spotted a man sitting at the bar, who was frequently glancing over at Gabriella, and he couldn't blame the man. She looked ravishing tonight. The simple but elegant black dress she wore complimented her curves, and her luxurious black mane flowed over her bare shoulders. Ben wanted to run his hands through her hair and caught himself imaging her lips pressed against his. He glanced up to her eyes and saw the twinkle was still in them, but her cheeks were beginning to pink up.
• "What were you just thinking about Ben?" she said, her voice a little breathy.