Opposites Attract by Lacey Wolfe Page A

everyone to know about her and Randall and the mess that had been created. Hopefully, however, they were really done.
    But for some reason, the thought of that left her feeling sad. Did she really just want things over? She knew the answer and it was no . She’d like to get to know him again and see if maybe it could work. But he’d laughed at her and made it clear the sex between them had meant nothing.
    And besides that, she’d never done the chasing. She was used to the man wanting her and doing everything he could to get her. She had no idea what to do if she had to pursue him. But she had a feeling that if she wanted to be with Randall again, she was going to have to show him that she wasn’t who he thought she was.
     

Chapter 8
     
    A week had passed since Randy had last talked to or seen Francesca. He had hoped by now she’d be free from his mind, but instead each night she was the last thought he had before drifting off to sleep. And when he woke the next morning, she was the first thing that popped in his head. And this was after she’d haunted his dreams.
    But they were two different types of people, and he had to keep reminding himself of that. And tonight he had a date. A woman who was the complete opposite of Francesca. Dana had short, dark locks, and was on the sweet side. She was shy and quiet, unlike Francesca who was always up for an argument.
    Randy knew Dana wasn’t the one for him. But perhaps a few kisses could help him move on. Then again, maybe Dana was the one and he just wasn’t giving her a chance. Tonight was her chance. In fact, this evening could be the best damn night he’d ever had. Yes, he had to stay positive.
    Now, he had to shower and get ready for his date. He had seven o’clock reservations at one of those fancy restaurants. He’d never been one to want to pay twenty dollars for a steak but women liked those sorts of places. He preferred a burger and greasy fries from a drive-thru and watching a good action movie while wearing his favorite sweatpants on the couch. Randy chuckled, perhaps that was why his relationships never worked. Maybe one day he’d find a woman who wanted the same thing.
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    The hostess led Francesca to the table she’d reserved. Taking her seat, she took a sip of the water already at the table and glanced around. Her dinner date should be arriving any moment. While she waited, she pulled out her folder with the designs she had come up with. She glanced through them quickly to make sure everything was there. This was a very important project for her on many different levels.
    After she looked through the entire binder, she closed it and waited. It didn’t take long for the handsome older man she’d been waiting on to arrive.
    “You look as lovely as ever, Francesca,” he said as he took his seat.
    She smiled. “Thanks, Ben, and you look…well, tired.”
    “Jane isn’t sleeping these days. She can’t get comfortable. All she does is toss and turn all night. Then, like clockwork, every two hours she is up and in the bathroom.”
    “Poor Jane.”
    “Oh yes, the pregnant lady gets all the sympathy.”
    “Well, she is the one doing all the work.”
    “And for that, I am thankful. I don’t think I could be doing what she is right now.”
    The waitress arrived and they ordered their meals. Francesca then handed the binder to Ben and waited to see what he thought. Ben was planning to send Jane away for a weekend of relaxation and when she returned, the nursery was going to be complete as a surprise. And Francesca was honored when he asked her to design it. So, this had to be perfect. And luckily, being good friends with Jane had helped her know just what she wanted.
    Ben closed the binder and laid it on the table.
    “Well?” she asked.
    “It’s wonderful. Jane is going to love it.”
    Francesca smiled. “I can’t wait to start shopping for it. That is your copy.” She pointed to the folder. “I’ve already shopped around and the prices