Page 109 of Playing For Keeps
“What were you looking for? Maybe I can help you find it. I moved some stuff around when I moved in.”
“I’m not sure I need your help.”
“Why?”
“No reason.”
“Jami, what are you hiding from me? And don’t lie to me. I can hear it in your voice.”
“Nothing, I just don’t need your help anymore.” I come to her room and stop, smiling from ear to ear. “What I was looking for is on the other side of the door.”
“What?”
I knock and wait.
“Hold on, Jami. Someone’s here.”
The door swings open, and she comes into view.
Her eyes round. “What are you doing here?”
“That’s a surprise.” I hang up the phone and slide it into my pocket.
“You are so sneaky.” She jumps into my arms, wrapping her legs around my waist.
I stick my foot out to catch the door before it shuts. “Crafty, not sneaky.”
“Semantics.” She laughs and dots kisses all over my face.
“Are we going to stay out here in the hallway? Or are you going to invite me in?”
She slides down my chest until her feet touch the ground. “Get in here.”
“I was hoping you’d say that.”
“You knew I would.” She shakes her head as she practically prances into the room. “What made you come to Denver?”
I follow her in. She’s staying in a standard single room with a bed, dresser with a TV sitting on it, a small desk, and two bedside tables. She definitely doesn’t seek out extravagance.
I glance around for her bags. “I’ll get to that in a minute, but first we need to pack your belongings.”
“Why?” She places her hands on her hips as she gives me a suspicious glare.
“Because my stuff is in a suite a few floors above this one. Unless you want to be staying in different rooms?”
“Jamison Stone, what are you up to?”
“You’ll find out soon enough.” I flash her a coy smile. “Where’s your carry-on? I’ll get that while you get your toiletries together.”
“It’s in the closet. I didn’t unpack very much, so I can have my stuff together in about two minutes, but I’m not doing that until you tell me what’s going on.” She raises her eyebrows and gives me a look, telling me not to test her.
I know her well enough to know she’s not bluffing. “I thought you could use some fun. When you left Miami, you were feeling down, and I’m sure your time with Aiden is weighing on you. I came here to change that.”
“Meeting with Aiden went better than I thought it would, but I’ll tell you about that later. First, I want to know why you came here when I’m going back to Miami tomorrow.”
“Well, there’s been a change of plans.”
“How so?”
