![]() ![]() ‘I’ll probably see you at the library then. ‘Well,’ he said, seeming reluctant, ‘I better go back. It was the first time he’d gotten a conversation out of me. ![]() ![]() ’īenjamin chuckled too now, his eyes roaming my face in a way that was nice but also that suggested he was taken aback by me. He leaned into me and whispered in mock horror, ‘She ordered salad. ’Īdmittedly, I’d felt a little disheartened at the words ‘first date,’ but knowing he’d left that date to come talk to me obliterated most of the disappointment. ![]() I saw you and thought I’d come over and say hello. Just like that, Benjamin appeared uncomfortable. ‘Mine too,’ I agreed and then glanced past him, trying to see into the other dining room. ‘My favorite Italian restaurant in the city. It made me smile, and my smile made Benjamin’s eyes drop to my mouth.Īfter swallowing hard at the interested gleam I saw there, I said wryly, ‘I take it you like D’Alessandro’s. To my relief he laughed and it suddenly occurred to me that I’d spoken to him without fumbling up the words. ‘Uh’ – I turned back to Benjamin – ‘I know her. It appeared as though a tall, good-looking Italian man was quietly chastising Marco. ’ I quickly glanced back at Hannah to see that she was walking to our table, looking over her shoulder with a frown line between her eyebrows. ‘Hi again,’ he said with a grin, jamming his hands in his pockets. His gorgeous eyes brightened as if he was pleased I knew his name. ![]()
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