CHAPTER 21
my cardigan and clutch to leave, debating A s I gather on what I should say to my mother when I eventually call her, I hear a man clear his throat. Slightly startled, I turn around and I can’t help but smile at such a gorgeous sight.“I noticed your friend left you all alone over here.” Oh my. His voice is so deep and strong. Masculine and confident. Half of me feels an urge to yell out that I’m married. But the other half seems to be winning out as I find myself shielding my wedding band from his sight. What the hell am I doing? I’m too busy silently scolding and fighting with myself to actually respond. “Are you alright?” he asks with a bit of concern in his voice, as well as a hint of humor. His lopsided grin makes me smile. Okay, he’s hot. “I’m fine,” I say and lick my bottom lip and push a bit of fallen hair away from my face. “I’m just a bit tipsy.” He nods and closes his eyes for a prolonged second. “Would you like me to call a cab for you?” What a gentleman. The surprise must show on my face, causing him to laugh a little. “I live close. I can just walk.” Ugh. I probably shouldn’t