“No backing out of this bet,” I told her.
“Don’t get too cocky, Mr. Coleman,” Arianna said, patting my chest. I held the door open
for her, and she stepped out as I locked it behind me. I followed her into the elevator as the doors
opened. We continued talking about her job at CD Enterprises and the charity work she was
involved in at Pierce Motors. After leaving the building, I opened the driver’s side door to her car
as she slid inside and started it up. The window rolled down, and I leaned down to say good
night.
“Nice talking with you, Arianna. Don’t forget our bet. Make sure you wear something
red. It’s my favorite color,” I said.
She laughed and shook her head.
“Very presumptuous, don’t you think?” Arianna retorted.
“Not at all, baby.” I kissed her cheek and stood ba
