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He had to hope the reality would be better than the fantasy. Drew had never wanted to get his hands on a woman more, and knowing that, even if they did end up in a relationship, she could deny him was driving him even madder. But it was also thrilling.
Drew knew he had to be patient. His dad always told him that the right woman was worth the effort, and Drew had a feeling Beth was that woman. At least, for him.
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Chapter 6
Drew had to admit he was a little nervous as he stepped inside the café. He homed in on Tommy behind the counter. When the man saw him, he smiled. That eased some of Drew’s anxiety. At least Tommy was glad to see him.
“You come for lunch, or to see Beth?” Tommy asked.
“Both, actually.”
Tommy beamed. “Tell me what you want to eat, and then I’ll run back and get Beth for you.”
After placing his order, Tommy gave Drew his change, and handed him a glass.
“Go ahead and have a seat. I’ll let Beth know you’re here and have her bring your food out to you.”
“If she’s busy, I can wait.” The last thing Drew wanted was to take her away from her job.
“No worries. We’re slowing down. She’s probably starting to clean up already.”
Before Drew could say another word, Tommy had disappeared into the back. What was it with people lately?
Shrugging it off, Drew went to get his drink and find a table. He chose a spot in the back again. Although there weren’t many people in the café at this time of day, Drew still wanted them to have some privacy. That, of course, was all based on the assumption that Beth was going to come out and talk to him.
As the minutes ticked by, Drew watched most of Beth’s few remaining customers file out of the café. By the time Beth appeared with his sandwich, only one other table near the front was occupied. As far as Drew was concerned, it was perfect.
Without saying a word, Beth set the plate down in front of him and took a seat.
“Thank you,” he said.
Beth nodded. “Thank you for the flowers. They were lovely. And rather unexpected.”
He smiled. “You’re welcome. I’m glad you liked them.”
Silence filled the space between them as he dug into his lunch. He wasn’t sure how much he should push and how much he should let her lead.
Luckily, before he came to a decision, she spoke. “I don’t know how much you know about what happened. With me and my ex, I mean.”
“Not much, but I know enough.”
“Do you?”
There was an edge to her voice, and Drew was hoping he hadn’t overstepped again. “I know you were hurt, that he betrayed your trust.”
“I see. And did Nicole tell you that?”
“No. John did that first night I met you at the club.”
She sighed. “I guess I’m not surprised. Bad news travels fast.”
“John said he didn’t know the details, but he wanted to give me a heads-up since . . .”
Beth smirked slightly, and then frowned. “Since he realized you were interested in me.”
Drew met her gaze. “Yes.”
