A Solitary Romance: Book 1 in the Only Love Series by Violet Sparks Page A
Authors: Violet Sparks
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after dropping you off the other night. The attorney wasn't there, but I overheard something really fascinating."
"What?" Kate asked, happy to move on to another subject.
"Two bimbos from twenty-seven chatting about a great way to meet men: Attend AA meetings in Beverly Hills!"
Katrina's mouth gaped open.
"It's true, and it makes perfect sense. The guys are usually single and they're loaded. It's a full-proof way to meet eligible men!" she said, her volume rising with the last sentence.
"Kate already has a way to do that," Robert said in a low tone, stopping behind them.
"Do tell!" Kiki said, scooting over to make room for the new boss who'd just arrived at the restaurant.
"You will have to ask her about yesterday morning," he said, placing his hand on Katrina's back before continuing, "I've been sworn to secrecy."
He grinned before moving on down the bar and taking a seat next to Chuck Manning.
"I hesitate to inquire about what went on between you two yesterday, but I will!" Her voice trembled with excitement and her eyes grew large and round, like a kid in a candy store.
"Nothing. The man's insane," Kate replied matter-of-factly.
"Katrina, that blush moving up your face says otherwise. When you're ready to spill it, I'm here for you, Girl. Oh, I've got to go say hello to Randy from sixteen. I'll be right back."
She ran off through the crowded bar and left Katrina to stir her drink alone. The thought of her tussle with Robert was enough to make her blush. Insufferable man! She remembered her promise to Mr. Dodd. The LaSalla's must have been good family friends indeed for William to extract a pledge of peace from her. She wondered how she'd get through the next few months and could only hope that the older man return to his company soon.
"So how was your day?" a familiar voice spoke close to her ear, and she felt her knees melt.
Before she could answer, he reached for her necklace and held a section in his hand, rubbing a pearl between his thumb and forefinger.
"Pretty. Did you know the lights above the bar have been reflecting off these crystal thingies? I've been getting hit with a real kaleidoscope, right in the eyes." He ran his hand up the strand of pearls to the next cameo, moving close to her for a better look at its carvings. She could feel his breath on her neck.
"They're glass, Venetian glass intaglio cameos," she said sternly.
Robert brushed a strand of hair from her shoulder and continued examining her necklace.
"Very pretty," he repeated in that low tone which had such an effect on her. His breath caressed her ear.
She felt sure she was about to repeat the fainting episode when Kiki came bounding back to the bar, clapping her hands to get everyone's attention. He dropped her pearls and turned his attention to the receptionist.
"They're ready for us in the back. Everyone, come on, let's go. Mr. Dodd will be here in a few minutes. Chop, chop!" She raised her voice to be heard above the din. Men and women in suits, glad the weekend had arrived, now filled the bar to capacity.
Katrina hurried past Robert and walked into the private room with Chuck Manning. She sat next to him and Kiki filled in on the other side. At least she wouldn't have to deal with LaSalla during dinner. The receptionist had asked her to say a few words, along with several other people, and she wanted to keep her head clear for that. Before long, everyone had found their seats, and waiters filled champagne flutes at each place.
More time passed before she heard applause starting at the back of the room, signifying that the guest of honor had arrived. William had changed into casual clothes, sporting a crew-neck sweater and khakis instead of his normal power suit. He walked in with an entourage of close friends, most of whom she'd met before. It was an older, country club crowd. She saw Robert included with this group, and he seemed on familiar terms
"What?" Kate asked, happy to move on to another subject.
"Two bimbos from twenty-seven chatting about a great way to meet men: Attend AA meetings in Beverly Hills!"
Katrina's mouth gaped open.
"It's true, and it makes perfect sense. The guys are usually single and they're loaded. It's a full-proof way to meet eligible men!" she said, her volume rising with the last sentence.
"Kate already has a way to do that," Robert said in a low tone, stopping behind them.
"Do tell!" Kiki said, scooting over to make room for the new boss who'd just arrived at the restaurant.
"You will have to ask her about yesterday morning," he said, placing his hand on Katrina's back before continuing, "I've been sworn to secrecy."
He grinned before moving on down the bar and taking a seat next to Chuck Manning.
"I hesitate to inquire about what went on between you two yesterday, but I will!" Her voice trembled with excitement and her eyes grew large and round, like a kid in a candy store.
"Nothing. The man's insane," Kate replied matter-of-factly.
"Katrina, that blush moving up your face says otherwise. When you're ready to spill it, I'm here for you, Girl. Oh, I've got to go say hello to Randy from sixteen. I'll be right back."
She ran off through the crowded bar and left Katrina to stir her drink alone. The thought of her tussle with Robert was enough to make her blush. Insufferable man! She remembered her promise to Mr. Dodd. The LaSalla's must have been good family friends indeed for William to extract a pledge of peace from her. She wondered how she'd get through the next few months and could only hope that the older man return to his company soon.
"So how was your day?" a familiar voice spoke close to her ear, and she felt her knees melt.
Before she could answer, he reached for her necklace and held a section in his hand, rubbing a pearl between his thumb and forefinger.
"Pretty. Did you know the lights above the bar have been reflecting off these crystal thingies? I've been getting hit with a real kaleidoscope, right in the eyes." He ran his hand up the strand of pearls to the next cameo, moving close to her for a better look at its carvings. She could feel his breath on her neck.
"They're glass, Venetian glass intaglio cameos," she said sternly.
Robert brushed a strand of hair from her shoulder and continued examining her necklace.
"Very pretty," he repeated in that low tone which had such an effect on her. His breath caressed her ear.
She felt sure she was about to repeat the fainting episode when Kiki came bounding back to the bar, clapping her hands to get everyone's attention. He dropped her pearls and turned his attention to the receptionist.
"They're ready for us in the back. Everyone, come on, let's go. Mr. Dodd will be here in a few minutes. Chop, chop!" She raised her voice to be heard above the din. Men and women in suits, glad the weekend had arrived, now filled the bar to capacity.
Katrina hurried past Robert and walked into the private room with Chuck Manning. She sat next to him and Kiki filled in on the other side. At least she wouldn't have to deal with LaSalla during dinner. The receptionist had asked her to say a few words, along with several other people, and she wanted to keep her head clear for that. Before long, everyone had found their seats, and waiters filled champagne flutes at each place.
More time passed before she heard applause starting at the back of the room, signifying that the guest of honor had arrived. William had changed into casual clothes, sporting a crew-neck sweater and khakis instead of his normal power suit. He walked in with an entourage of close friends, most of whom she'd met before. It was an older, country club crowd. She saw Robert included with this group, and he seemed on familiar terms
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