Page 37 of Billion Dollar Mistake

“No, you’re not.”

No, I’m not.

He really is good at reading me…

“Yeah, I feel a bit light-headed. I need a glass of water.”

“Let's go,” he orders darkly, and I'm moving faster on my legs. Clearly, not fast enough for him because in the next minute, my feet are lifted off the floor.

“What are you doing?” I gasp.

“I don't want you to faint.”

I don't want to make a scene but… “You're carrying me through a fancy restaurant.” I look around. The mood is ambient, sexy, and dark with warm lights. There are couples everywhere talking over candlelight dinners. I grimace. Are they watching me being carried bridal style by this handsome man like an idiot? I hope not.

Not that Jeremy cares. He holds me without a care in the world.

I want to enjoy this moment, but I can't because I'm just so in my head.

Seriously. What the hell is he doing?

I’m about to tell him to put me down when I'm lowered to the ground slowly anyway. I’m next to a table and chair that overlooks the city. It's beautiful.

“Wow, that’s a gorgeous view,” I mutter to myself.

“Can I have a glass of water and some starters?” Jeremy speaks.

“What would you like, sir?”

I didn't even hear the waiter come over.

“A selection. Nova. Are you allergic to anything?”

I shake my head. “No, but you don't need to order the whole menu.” I widen my eyes at Jeremy, trying to tell him through my eyes not to be ridiculous.

“The portions are small.”

I gape at him as I take my seat.

His burning gaze is waiting on an answer. “Order for me.”

His lips lift with amusement.

I shake my head as he orders and take my seat. Sitting across from him, I simply enjoy the view. I still feel dizzy, and I'm not sold that it's just because of the lack of food.

I think it’s him.

I shuffle forward and grab a glass of water and gulp it down. Enjoying the cold refreshing feeling.

“Better,” he says, watching me with approval.

“Yes, much.”

The waiter comes back quickly with some starters, and my mouth waters at the sight.

I grab a piece of bread and dip it in the spinach-artichoke dip. Eating happily now.

He grabs a piece and eats alongside me. “You should feel better soon.”

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