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“What’s wrong?” she teased.
“You know I don’t like asparagus,” he pouted as he pushed the vegetable away from his other food.
“I know that,” she agreed with amusement in her voice. “However, it is your fault. I just plannedMatt’sdream date,which he described as a romantic evening on a boat sailing around the Hudson River. It included a candle-lit dinner consisting of steak, lobster, baked potato, and a green vegetable. It’s the same dinner we had last ate together.”
Mac gave her a playful glare. “You got me there.” He looked at her again. “Did it ever occur to you that I planned our last date?”
She nodded. “It did, but I thought it was just a coincidence.”
As the candles flickered around them and soft romantic music played in the background, Martin stepped up to the table and poured them each a glass of white wine. He gave the couple a satisfied look. “Can I just say I’m so pleased to see you both happy?”
“I second that,” Mac agreed, earning a smile from Jessie, and he felt his heart rate increase.
Martin looked at Jessie and smiled. “Ms. Jessie, before I forget, I’ve taken the liberty of setting out extra water and snacks in your bedroom for later. Hydration is key after…vigorous activities. Shall I also ensure the room has a ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign, or will that be self-explanatory by morning?I’ve also taken the liberty of distributing earplugs to the staff this evening. Feel free to be asenthusiasticas you wish, knowing we’ll all enjoy a peaceful night's rest. Shall I also put on somebackground noisefor good measure, or will you handle that yourself?”
Mac almost choked on his wine as Jessie sprayed her mouthful all over the table.
“M—Martin!” Jessie stuttered as she wiped her mouth.
Mac barked out a loud laugh, earning a glare from Jessie. But that only made him laugh more. God, he loved Martin. The man may be old, but he wasn’t dumb. Mac and Jessie’s dates on the old yacht always ended in the bedroom. And sometimes their extracurricular activities could be a little enthusiastic, as Martin would say.
Martin glanced at Mac and winked before looking at Jessie and smiling. “I may be old, dear, but I’m certainly not deaf.”
Jessie stared at Martin with an open mouth, but then she burst into a fit of giggles, making both Mac and Martin laugh.
“You’re lucky I love you like family, Martin,” Jessie joked with him. “However, you may want to take a nap and then get a good stretch in because we wouldn’t want you tiring out or pulling a muscle trying to keep up with all that youthful energy.” Her eyes traveled to Emmett, who was just inside the cabin wiping down the bar inside before she glanced back at Martin and smirked, letting him know that she knew all about his and Emmett’s relationship they thought they kept secret.
“Ms. Jessie,” Martin said with a gasp, his hand flying to his chest.
She winked at Martin and giggled, which made Mac laugh again.
“Well, played, you naughty little girl,” Martin said playfully as he walked away, shaking his head.
Once they were alone, Mac looked at Jessie, a lazy smile pulling his lips. She wasn’t just beautiful and smart. She was funny too. But he couldn’t help but think about her intentions for this date. Sex with Jessie was amazing. She was a tigress in the bedroom—one full of surprises. However, it wasn’t just the physical contact he enjoyed. It was the emotional connection they shared while indulging in each other.
She took a sip of her wine. “Why are you looking at me like that?”
Mac grinned looking at her as he traced his finger around the rim of his wine glass. “What exactly are you expecting from this date?” he asked, now intrigued by her and Martin’s comments about sex.
She gave her shoulder a little shrug. “I mean, it is calledOne and Done, right?” she said with a wink. Then, she cut into her steak and popped a piece in her mouth.
Was it bad that watching her eat made his dick hard? Fuck! Maybe he should’ve saved any sex talk for after dinner.
She smiled again at him, and he felt his heart rate increase. He wanted to get through dinner and move on to other things he had planned for their date. And yes, it ended with them in bed.
Chapter Nine
As Jessie finished the last bite of her steak, she glanced across the table at Mac. Their dinner had been quiet, but it wasn’t an uncomfortable silence. Instead, it was filled with unspoken words, shared glances, and the familiarity that had once defined their relationship. The yacht gently rocked beneath them, the sound of the water providing a soothing backdrop to their meal.
Mac leaned back in his chair, a small smile playing on his lips. “How about dessert while we watch the rest of the sunset?” he asked, his voice breaking the comfortable silence. “Ice cream sundaes sound really good.”
Jessie nodded, a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. “That sounds familiar but perfect,” she told him, remembering having sundaes the last time.
Mac stood up and held out his hand to her. She didn’t hesitate, taking his hand and letting him lead her over to the two lounge chairs near the railing.
The cool evening breeze greeted them, and Jessie couldn’t help but sigh contentedly. It had been so long since she had felt this relaxed.
Mac settled into one of the lounge chairs, and before Jessie could even think about sitting in the other one, he gently pulled her down beside him. He wrapped his arm around her as they lay together, gazing up at the stars. The city lights began to twinkle as Manhattan came to life, and the skyline was a beautiful contrast against the dark night sky.
