Till Dark

Her face was expressionless as she walked over and handed him the neatly folded items. He looked up at her and smiled. She is so lovely he thought. Thank-you for loaning them to me and... She hesitated "for helping me the other day." "His thick dark eyebrows shot up and a quirk came to his lips."So you aren't angry with me after all?" He questioned with an arrogant, smiling tone. "I never said that. I am not ready to forget that you took me to your home without my permission but I am grateful to you for getting me medical attention." She stated ignoring the devilish grin he shot her. "How could I possibly get your consent when you were basically unconscious?" His tone was a little more arrogant and a laugh escaped his lips with the question. "Usually if a person is basically unconscious they should be in a hospital not the home of some arrogant, adventure seeking, millionaire. Don't you agree?" She asked as her eyes blazed one eyebrow raised in questioning. Irritation was evident in her controlled voice. Andy looked up into the eyes of this beautiful angel and he smiled a dazzling smile at her. "In that case I'll try not to do it again." The mockery oozed from his voice and Jordan felt like dunking him in the ocean but before she could even think of a reply there was another knock at the door. "Are you expecting company?" Andy asked with concern. "Yes, as a matter of fact I have a date tonight!" Stunned for a second he then offered to get the door. "No thank you, I am fully capable of answering the door. Who is it?" "Yes Ma'am. Room Service." "Thank you. Just a minute please." As Jordan walked toward the door Andy grabbed her arm." What time did you order your dinner? He questioned her cautiously. "Six-thirty why?" "It's only six forty-five that's why." "So it's a few minutes early big deal. I think you've seen one too many spy movies Mr. Nichols." She stated laughter bubbling in her voice. "Jordan please! I just want you to be careful." He said as he grabbed her upper arm and caressed the satiny skin with his long powerful fingers. A bit breathless from his touch and caresses she said in a soft, stern tone." Thank-you Mr. Nichols but I've been taking care of myself for a long time now and I am not ready to relinquish those duties over to you or anyone else for that matter." Jordan pulled her arm away slowly, reluctant to move from his touch or his dizzying stare, and walked over to open the door.