No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 12



He massaged my left foot, then moved on to my right, unbothered by the people bustling around us.

Even the young girls passing by couldn't hide their envy, whispering about finally seeing a handsome man doting on his girlfriend in real life.

I must admit it made my heart flutter, melting away any remnants of last night's annoyance with each gentle kneading of my feet.

"You're so lucky, girl!" Deborah mouthed from a short distance away.

If I continued to dwell on what happened the previous night after Conrad had been so sweet, I'd come off as petty, as if I wanted to make a big deal. "What do you want for lunch?" Conrad asked.

"Anything," I replied, not feeling particularly hungry, though my mood had improved.

"Let's go for some barbecue. The restaurant has the amazing grilled foie gras," Conrad suggested, leading me to the car.

As I reached for my seatbelt, he leaned closer, his fresh, soapy scent catching me off guard and taking my breath away.

seatbelt for me, and gave a peck on my cheek as he straightened up. "Felicia, seeing you blush takes me

sway me with the slightest of his affections. Thinking of Haley, I asked, "How's

the hospital,"

didn't know what to say next, and Conrad noticed

don't know what to say," I admitted

and I were so familiar with each other

restaurant, the waiter led

by the window,

fish, foie gras, and my favorite dessert arrived, showing how much thought he had

to .Org

snapped a photo and posted it online, showing off

coworkers liked the

about.not being included. Conrad had told Deborah to sort out her meatand expense

sent me a private message instead. [Looks like he's trying to

I

the night nurse, he was right by the bedside.

he sliced the foie gras and placed it on my