Chapter 125

“That explains it. You’re one of the few men who has gotten it right. One guy thought I was talking about Donald Duck and his Scottish ancestor, Scrooge McDuck. That much knowledge about a Disney cartoonfigure I didn’t need. Needless to say, our date was a bust.”

Jamie was cackling now. I loved the sound of his laughter, so carefree and seemingly guileless. Our meal came right then, and we sat back so the server could place our food on the table. It all smelled delicious.

As we dug in, I said, “You know, our meeting was so fortuitous, it was like the stars aligned perfectly for us.” I wiped my mouth and drank more wine. “You might think I’m crazy, but I have this thing abouthoroscopes and fortune cookies. The last fortune I read said that red would be my heart’s desire. And here you are, wearing a red shirt, and you’re definitely desirable, as well as sweet and charming.” I might be laying it on thick, but I’d never been one to hide my feelings. Balls to the wall, that was me.