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“I’m not particularly picky in that area.”
“Mr. Santana, for this to work, you have to be honest. Don’t be shy. Nothing is off the table or inappropriate. Your honesty ensures that I find the best candidate for you.”
“Fair enough,” he said with a nod.
“So, do you have any preferences regarding height, body type, or hair color?” Marissa waited for his answer, her pen poised over the notepad again.
“Yes and no. I’ve dated women of all sizes and heights. I prefer blondes, though I’ve dated redheads and brunettes.”
“But ideally you’d prefer a blonde?”
“Yes.”
Marissa wrote that down. “What about physique? What’s your preference?”
He thought for a moment. “Ideally, someone who’s physically fit, but it’s not a requirement. I love to cook and part of my networking involves going to restaurants and cocktail parties where we enjoy all types of food. A woman who can’t eat carbs or is terrified of having dessert with her meal would be a problem.”
Marissa nodded. As a foodie herself, the woman who ended up with this man would be fortunate indeed. She’d once heard there were over 6,000 restaurants in the Atlanta area alone, and despite her best efforts to eat at as many of them as possible, she’d never be able to visit them all in her lifetime. Dating a chef would be the next best thing.
“I also like women with great breasts and a nice ass.”
His gaze drifted subtly over her body, and warmth flushed every inch of her skin. She almost thought he was talking about her breasts and ass.
Marissa shifted in the chair again. “That’s good information. Are you open to dating women of other races?”
“I love women, full stop. I don’t discriminate.” Once again, his eyes lingered on her in an assessing way, which constricted her breathing.
She cleared her throat. “That certainly widens the pool of options. What age range would you consider?”
“Although I’m open to dating women older than I am, I’m well aware that a woman in her forties is less likely to want children. I’d say twenty-eight to mid-thirties is the perfect age range.”
Marissa wrote that down. “Let’s talk personality. What type of personality do you think is essential in a long-term partner? Give me your top three requirements.”
He stared out the window behind her, his brow puckering as he considered the question. “As I mentioned before, I definitely would prefer a woman with a good sense of humor, someone who can laugh at herself and doesn’t take life too seriously. She must also be educated.”
“College educated?”
His frown deepened. “No, not necessarily. Maybe I should have said intelligent. Someone who can carry on conversations about various topics. As I said, a good conversationalist is important. My wife needs to be able to fit into different social environments. A chameleon. She should also be outgoing. Wherever we are in the world, I need her to be comfortable, whether or not I’m at her side, and she needs to represent me well when interacting with friends and business associates.”
Sense of humor. Intelligent. Good conversationalist.
As Marissa wrote, she asked the next question. “You’re an entrepreneur. Are you looking for a woman who is also an entrepreneur? Perhaps ambitious and goal-oriented?”
“That isn’t necessary for me. I make plenty of money, and my wife will be well taken care of. In fact, I’d prefer she not have the distraction of a demanding job, so she can travel with me and attend social events as I need her to.”
“And what are you not looking for in a partner? What are your deal breakers?”
He paused as he thought.
“No one who is messy. She doesn’t have to be a neat freak, but lack of cleanliness is a no go. I also don’t care for women who are catty and constantly negative. I’m more interested in someone who has a positive outlook on life.”
“You told our screener that you ski in the winter and enjoy sailing and fishing in the summertime. Are there any other interests you’d like to mention?”
“Cooking, of course, because I’m a chef. I’m often testing recipes, that kind of thing. Extended family is important to me. I come from a large clan, and we spend a lot of time together. Anyone I’m involved with has to be family-oriented.”
“You mentioned children earlier. How many would you like to have?”
“Two is enough.”
