Hot on the Trail by Irena Nieslony

Club lounge. Their evening had been perfect and David had almost forgotten that he had nearly thrown away the best relationship he had ever had for a past memory. How could he have been so stupid? Spending the last year with Eve had awakened his emotions. He had always been a very laid back sort of guy, but now he had become more passionate and was willing to try more exciting things in life.
    Is it a good thing though? he asked himself as he was getting ready for their evening out the previous night. I’m starting to become like Eve. I’m doing things on the spur of the moment and we only need one person to be like that. The other needs to have his feet firmly on the ground. .
    David knew Eve thrived on conflict and yes, the making-up could be wonderful, but sometimes there could be too much discord in a relationship.
    However, when they had got back to the hotel after a thoroughly enjoyable dinner out, their lovemaking was more ardent than it had been for a long time. His straying from the right path had brought out a fervent and passionate man that Eve didn’t really know. She had no idea why he had become so hot-blooded that night, but she didn’t care. Perhaps their argument was the cause, but whatever it was, she liked it. At last David had let loose and had become the man she knew was lurking under that cool and calm exterior.
    However, this morning Eve had other things on her mind. She needed to tell David that Dimitris had called. She had been good and hadn’t pursued Joanna, but she was sure that even talking about the case would infuriate David. Still, Dimitris might want to see her when he arrived, so she had to mention him now.
    "David,” Eve began nervously.
     David looked up, wondering what was wrong. Eve looked as if she was going to break some awful news to him, but he wasn’t worried. Whatever she had to say couldn’t be nearly as bad as what he had decided not to tell her.
    “Yes, darling.”
    “Dimitris called from Athens airport yesterday. He’s on his way over here.”
    “Good.”
    “You’re pleased?” she asked incredulously.
    “The sooner that woman’s arrested the better. She put us both through hell.”
    Eve was surprised by his attitude, but also relieved.
    “I must say I’m pleased you feel like that. I just hope that Joanna doesn’t get wind of the Greek police before they’re able to arrest her. She’s too clever by half.”
    “Yes, there’s always that possibility,” David paused for a moment. “Do you think the police will want to see you when they arrive today?”
    “I don’t know, David. Why?”
    “I was thinking that they might do, so perhaps we’d better stay in the city and do some sightseeing locally just in case. We can go farther afield on another day.”
    Eve stared at David. For once, she was speechless, wondering what had happened to him. He was being reasonable about her involvement with the Greek police and she couldn’t understand why. This wasn’t like him and she felt that something wasn’t quite right. What was David hiding from her? Whatever else happened, she was definitely going to find out.
     * * *
    While Eve and David were eating their delicious breakfast at the Duxton hotel, Joanna Neonakis was having hers at the Hyatt Regency. She had a dreamy look on her face and was practically oblivious to what she was putting into her mouth.
    Charles had gone to Adelaide on business the previous afternoon and wouldn’t be back until the next day, but he had taken Joanna out to lunch before he had left for the airport. Despite her intentions to keep her feet firmly on the ground, Joanna had been unable to and when he had kissed her again, she had felt as if she had died and gone to heaven.
    It was another perfect date. We had so much to talk about and it was very easy to speak to him. I think I’ve fallen in love. I wish I hadn’t, but unfortunately I think I have. Charles is in my thoughts constantly and I’m counting the hours until I see him