ALLY
“R
oark- you’re early.”
Breathless and a little high pitched, my voice portrayed my surprise as Roark stood up to greet me. The restaurant was almost empty, and I scanned his suit-clad body none-too-stealthily even while he did the same. Smiling even as heat suffused my cheeks, I carefully shirked off my coat before he spoke up.
“It’s wonderful to see you, too, Ally. You look beautiful.” My heart did a pitter-patter at the compliment, and Roark took my coat to hang it up behind him. Glancing down at myself, I smoothed my slim, forest green dress as nerves tingled my fingertips. The fabric clung to my thighs and waist, and I reached to pick at the bunched, modest neckline.
“Thank you. You’re very handsome as well. I was surprised when you brought up this restaurant…” Guilt nibbled
