Chapter 27: First Official Date

“Why are you perspiring?” Kate asked, seeing beads of sweat form on Carlos’ forehead.

‘Why?’ Carlos thought. How could he focus on their date now when Kate openly suggested she was willing to give herself to him?

“You make me think about dragging you to my bedroom. That’s why,” While driving the car, he admitted, but soon he took it back, saying, “But, I want this date. I’ve planned for it for so long.”

"You did?" Kate asked. Still embarrassed at having given herself away, she looked at the window as she sought, "But how would you know we'd be together by now?"

"Oliver and one other person I trust did the legwork. I estimated my return, and to answer your question, no. I did not expect to take you out as my girlfriend. I was." Carlos paused. He glanced at Kate and disclosed, "This was supposed to be me courting you, taking you out on a friendly date."

From the passenger seat, Kate smiled, her heart galloping with excitement, her cheeks burning.

It did not take long before they