Kidnapping, murder and software piracy … a recipe for
disaster with love as the main ingredient.
She
faced the room. Mark's house reeked of sterility, as if he'd told some
craftsman to build a set of furniture to specification and then forgot to stamp
his personality on his home.
The
place was too neat, as if nobody lived there. She shrugged, thinking that he
had just moved in, which could be why the house had the character of an empty
fridge.
Mark
came in then, carrying a tray that held two cups.
She
sniffed the air. "Coffee. Lovely."
"You're
having tea," he said.
"You're
on medication."
"Fine
then, but you know I hate the stuff."
"It
won't kill you." He patted the bed. "Here. Sit."
She
drank the insipid liquid, and then shoved the cup at him. "All done.
Thanks."
He
placed the empty cups on the chest-of-drawers and ambled toward the bathroom,
pulling his tee-shirt over his head. "Time for your shower."
"So
why are you taking your clothes off?"
Shirt
dangling from his hand, he said, "You're going to need help. How do you
plan to wash your hair with one hand?"
"I'll
manage."
Akimbo,
he frowned. "Don't be difficult. You need me."
He
slung the shirt over his shoulder, leaving his chest bare. Her gaze edged
downward to where the hairs curled on his skin and arrowed toward his groin.
His black shorts stopped mid-thigh, leaving his sturdy legs exposed. Did he
really expect her to get in the shower with him?
Perusal
over, she met his eyes.
He
grinned, which irritated her.
With
a narrow-eyed glare, she warned him to watch his words.
Tipping his head to one side, he
laughed. "I know you can't be thinking about taking advantage of me."
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You really know how to paint a scene. Great work :)
ReplyDeleteI knew it was coming up soon! Congratulations, Joy.
ReplyDeleteThanks guys, hope you both have a great day.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteThanks, L.G.
DeleteJust purchased it straight from Smashwords. Nice bargain! Congrats Joy and Happy Birthday. That was quite an excerpt. Who is taking advantage of whom?
ReplyDeleteHey J. L - thanks for stopping by my blog! Looks like you too have been hard at work if all these books are to go by :o) That's the goal of all of us. :o)
ReplyDeleteD.U., I've been busy, yes. :)
DeleteCongrats, Joy!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Diane.
DeleteThat was just lovely. The 2nd and 4th lines set the mood perfectly. I can see that place!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Book to you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lee!
DeleteI like the comparison of the apartment to an empty fridge. That's genius.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday and congratulations on your newest release!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by Holly, Michael and Rachel. Not sure what's happening, but I keep posting replies that are disappearing.
ReplyDelete"Taming Celeste" indeed. She's a tough nut to crack. I have to agree with her though. I hate tea.
ReplyDeleteI've always been a fan of yours, Joy. Feel lilke I know these characters.
ReplyDeleteI was looking for your IWSG post...?