Side Story: Ray's crash course in life 15

Ray smiled as he watched Leilah raise her brows at him with a hint of amusement. This was going to be interesting. How would she react if he outright called her on appreciating him? Would she be embarrassed?

"At first you had that cute determined look in your face as if you were steeling yourself to deal with something." He said slowly delaying his words and watching her carefully, "Then you kept staring at me up and down, I honestly felt like a piece of jewelry being sized up before an auction. I mean I don't mind... I would never mind a beautiful woman appreciating my... attire, but then there was this gentle smile on your face as if your head departed in a sweet and soft memory..." he finished his eyes all but sparkling in anticipation.