Total pages in book: 19
Estimated words: 17473 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 87(@200wpm)___ 70(@250wpm)___ 58(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 17473 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 87(@200wpm)___ 70(@250wpm)___ 58(@300wpm)
“Do you love him?” I ask. I hold my breath, waiting for her answer. If she loves him, this is going to be harder, but I’m still not going to give up.
She tilts her head to the side as if she’s thinking about it. “Do I love him?” She shakes her head. “No, I don’t love him. He has made me question my self-worth. I’ve never had a problem with who I am or how I look, but I feel like I need time to heal.”
She looks so sad it makes me wish I had five minutes alone with her ex. Five minutes is all I’d need to fix him right up. Gina turns to go, and I know I should let her, but I race after her. “Will I see you tomorrow?”
The sadness is back on her face. “Maybe. I don’t know.”
I wait, hoping for more, but she doesn’t say anything else. This time when she goes to leave, I let her go, but I know I’m not going to just let her get away. One afternoon with her is not enough.
Chapter 5
Georgina
I sit back in my chair with my hand over my belly. I ate the steak special, and it was probably the best steak I’ve ever eaten. I’m waiting on the check, ignoring the couples and families around me when I hear him. The one person I would never want to see again.
“Georgie, is that you? What are you doing here?”
My mouth falls open, and I look in the direction of the voice. It can’t be. No way.
But my stomach plummets because I know it’s him. I would recognize that voice anywhere. “Hello, Richard,” I say, taking in the gorgeous redhead on his arm. The same woman from his condo.
I wait for the jealousy to surge after seeing my ex-fiancé with another woman, but it doesn’t. The only thing I feel is anger.
He towers over me, trying to intimidate me. “I thought you canceled this trip.”
I roll my eyes. “It was nonrefundable, so I decided to come on my own.”
He laughs out loud, and I can feel the eyes of the people at the other tables turning to see what’s going on. I look for my waiter. I need to pay and get out of here. I had no idea that Richard would be here. I need to get off the side of this mountain.
“Georgie, we both know you can’t ski. Are you following me?”
Richard barely gets the words out, and I feel hands on my shoulders. “There you are, baby. I’m so sorry I’m late.”
I lean back, and Levi is standing over top of me. He had to have heard what was going on because his face is filled with sympathy and anger all in one. He takes the opportunity of me looking up at him to lean down and press his lips to mine.
I gasp, and I should pull away, but the soft heat of his lips on mine is more welcoming than I would have imagined. I lift my hand and hold it to the base of his neck, forgetting that we’re in a crowded restaurant. He deepens the kiss, and when a small whimper escapes me, he reluctantly pulls away. His eyes are shades darker as he stares down at me. “Are you ready to go? I’m ready to get you home.”
I blink, completely dazed by the fact my ex is watching us, the redhead is eyeing Levi, and Levi is watching me as if I’m the only woman on the mountain. “Uh, yeah, I’m just waiting on the check.”
He shakes his head. “Don’t you worry about it. I’ll take care of it. Let’s go.”
I put my hand in his and slide to my feet. Richard is not one to be ignored and moves in front of us. “Georgie, who is this?”
“Georgie?” Levi says. He looks at me. “I thought you hated that nickname. I thought your ex-fiancé was the only one that called you that.” Levi wraps his arm around me, pulling me into his side. My hand goes to his chest, and I can feel his heart racing under my palm. He then looks straight at Richard. “And we don’t like the ex-fiancé.”
Richard’s face turns red, and he starts to sputter, looking between Levi and me. “Georgie, I’ll ask you again. Who is this guy?”
I start to stutter when Levi presses his lips to my forehead. I feel an instant calm from his touch. “I’m her boyfriend. Now I’m sorry, but I’ve been away from her for three hours now, and I’ve missed her. I need my Gina time, and unfortunately for you, I don’t like to share. Come on, baby.”
Levi grabs my jacket off the back of my chair and pulls me with him. I hide my smirk when I see Richard get even madder as he watches us leave the restaurant. I’m busy enjoying his anger, but as soon as we’re out of sight, Levi stops. “Gina.” He puts his hand to my cheek. “Last chance. I don’t know what happened between the two of you, but I can tell by the look on that man’s face he’s regretting his decision. If he wants you back...”