Her Big Bad Mistake(10)

“Oh, Damon, that’s not true. You haven’t lost those things. I choose to believe in the good in people because if I didn’t I’d be scared all the time. Some people just need you to believe in them. I know there is always something good in a bad situation—it may not show itself straight away but eventually it does. Sometimes it is as simple as learning from a mistake.”

“See, positive.” He winked at her. “Do you know you’re the first woman in a long time who hasn’t thrown herself at me?”

Becky snorted, and shit if he didn’t think that was cute. “I think you forget New Orleans.”

“I came on to you, remember? You were dancing and I took you away.”

Becky’s musical laughter had him sitting back in his seat feeling a lot more confident. He hadn’t known he’d been worried about how this would go until he relaxed.

They talked while they waited for their dinner—about the weather, the flight to Vegas, and the differences in the hotels they’d chosen and who’d chosen the better one. Damon’s hand rubbed her thigh and his other brushed any bare skin accessible to him. By the time they were halfway through their meals Jacob and Caleb came and sat down at the table and she groaned because she knew she’d missed her chance of dragging Damon up to her room.

“Sorry. We got held up longer than we thought, but we got all the promo done so we could have fun together tonight.” Jacob frowned. “I’m sorry, but we have to work tomorrow. I think that’s why they let us rush the promo we had to do tonight. Did we miss anything? Did you have to wait long? Has Damon been on his best behavior? What have you been talking about?” Jacob shot question after question at Becky and Damon glared at his friend. He was sick of no one thinking he could act appropriately. He shouldn’t be too surprised, though. Jacob and Caleb did take him on this trip to keep him out of trouble.

Becky held her hand up to stop Jacob from continuing. “Everything is fine. Damon has been the perfect gentleman.” She smiled at him and his chest tightened as that one look alone calmed him and eased his upset.

“Ha, now we know you’re lying, Damon a perfect gentlemen.” Caleb winked at her and she giggled.

He looked at the table and right at that moment he felt happy. Under the table he reached for Becky’s hand and held it tight. So much for their night alone.





Chapter Three


Last night had been great. She told Caleb and Jacob that she didn’t mind that they worked today, as she was looking forward to doing some exploring and activities on her own. Jacob had bugged her and didn’t seem convinced at first, but by the end of this afternoon she was sure he was. Damon hadn’t been around today as she went exploring—he’d texted her, though, telling her he was getting everything ready for their date. He was taking her out tonight to dinner and a surprise. Becky was excited.

She’d come back to the hotel in the late arvo and had a nap Becky didn’t know how long she’d be up tonight and she didn’t want to be too tired. She got out of a relaxing bath and sat by her suitcase, unsure of what to wear. Reaching for her phone, she messaged Damon. What type of clothes should I wear? Fancy or casual?

Drying herself, she found her sexy underwear and smiled when her phone beeped. Comfy casual. Becky was curious now. What did Damon have in store?

He picked her up at her room half an hour later. She now sat at a table at the Cheesecake Factory. “I haven’t eaten here before.”

“You don’t know what you’re missing. The Cheesecake Factory is one of my favorite places to eat. Best burgers.”

Becky really liked this side of Damon, the carefree happy one who took her to his favorite restaurant. “A cheesecake place has the best burgers? This is something I have to check out.” She ordered a chicken burger and laughed at all the things Damon ordered. “There is no way you can eat that much.”

“I’m sure going to try. I’m sick of eating those small meals at the big fancy restaurants.”

“How can you say they are small? Since I’ve arrived in America I swear I’ve gained a couple of pounds. The amount of food they put on the plates is huge.” Becky felt her cheeks heat as Damon blatantly stared at her.

“I think you look amazing. You’re only tiny. The meals look big to you.”

Rolling her eyes, she huffed. “Ha. You’re good for me. But I’ve seen the stick figures you’ve been going for before me.”

Damon reached across and held her hands. “None of those women have anything on you, angel. Do you know I haven’t dated a woman and not had sex with her on the first date in over ten years? I haven’t spent as much time with a woman as I have with you and not slept with her.”