Page 129 of Sparks Fly
“I really am.” She nods, picking at the lemon muffin.
“Good.” I smile.
“You seem happier.”
There’s those words again, and for some reason they splinter a little more this time.
“I am happier.” I take a sip of my coffee. “I feel like I am in a better place than I was when I landed in Monaco.”
“Because you hadn’t met me yet.” She smirks and I laugh. “You’re probably right.” I nod, picking my own piece of muffin and popping it into my mouth.
“I just wanted you to know, that’s all.” She smiles and licks the froth from her lip.
“I appreciate it.” My lips press into a smile before we fall into easy conversation.
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Anaïs
We’re up earlyfor the race and the whole team is buzzing. Me, Nora, and Rue all sit at breakfast, listening to the conversations that are floating around. Neither Royce or Kai have shown their faces yet but before I tore Creed’s clothes off, I am sure he said something about them having a team meeting with Glenn, Pascal, and both radio engineers.
“How did the press conference go?” I ask, picking at my breakfast as I push the scrambled egg around the plate.
“As expected.” Nora sighs, dragging her large black coffee towards her as she takes a sip. “Royce was like a child, Kai wasn’t too bad. Plenty of grunts and groans but he participated. Royce just blamed everyone else. I’ve no idea why when we had such a good qualifying,” she shrugs her shoulders.
“You know what he is like,” I mutter and Rue eyeballs me then my plate.
“Not hungry?”
“I am, but I think the tiredness has kicked in. I didn’t sleep great last night.” I scoop a spoonful of egg into the tip of my fork and bring it to my mouth, chewing slowly.
“Well, we will get an earlyish night tonight.” Nora smiles and I smirk.
“I’m out with…” I pause, flicking my eyes up to her. “Date night.”
“Oh yes,datenight.” She snickers and bites into her seeded toast that is lathered in butter.
“What’s the scene looking like for you two?” I take another mouthful of scramble egg before reaching for a slice of toast and taking a nibble.
“We’re going to watch a film, order room service, maybe a bottle or two.” Rue claps her hands, and I pout.
“What film?”
“Not sure yet.” Nora glances over at Rue and smiles. “EitherHow to Lose a Guy in Ten Daysorrrrr….” She trails off.
“The Proposal.”
“Both amazing films.” I stick out my bottom lip.
“Cancel date night.” Nora wiggles her brows.
“Tempting.” I smirk just as Creed enters.
His eyes seek me out from across the room and my heart pitter patters deep inside my chest. He gives me a slow smile, and I drop my face, my cheeks turning pink.
“Yeah, she isn’t going to cancel date night,” Rue mutters into her cup of tea and Nora sighs.
“Nope, she is well and truly under his spell.”
