The Billionaire Wins the Game(22)

“Let’s go for a drive,” he said as he got up and gave Katherine a kiss.

Was it so wrong for him to want his sons to have a love of their own, like he had with his Katherine? He didn’t think there was anything wrong with that. He decided today was going to be a great day. It had started off wonderfully with Lucas and Amy on their way to a passionate relationship.

Chapter Five

Amy got in the car with Lucas, immediately becoming engulfed by his scent. Why did the guy have to smell so good? She could feel a fluttering in her stomach. How could she want to be with the man after the things he’d done? She was trying not to see the good things about him because it was so much harder to maintain her distance when she let down her guard.

They rode in silence for a while before he suddenly pulled into a parking lot. This wasn’t the car dealership. What was he doing? Maybe he was going to drop her somewhere and hope she got abducted.

“We’re going shopping first. That way the things can be delivered and the crew can finish up your apartment,” he said in explanation. He didn’t wait for her to answer. He stepped out of the vehicle and came around to her door and opened it. When he did those small things, like treat her as a lady it made her see the more human side of him, making it harder for her to resist his charm. She would rather he acted cold so she could justify her own distance.

She got out of the vehicle and walked next to him into the vast store. “I really don’t need any decorations. I’m sure the apartment is fine as it is,” she tried to tell him. She wasn’t comfortable with all the things she was receiving. It felt far too much like assistance.

“One of the perks is to get the place furnished. Let’s get this done,” he stated in a voice that said deal with it, it’s going to happen.

She soon found it was much easier to go along with him than to argue. He took her through each department, asking her preference on colors and styles. As they continued on he seemed to be enjoying himself.

When they were finished in the store Lucas made arrangements for the items to be delivered to her apartment immediately. “We’re ahead of schedule Amy. It looks like you may be able to move into your place tonight,” he said as they exited the store. “I’m hungry. Let’s go get lunch.

The car lot may take a while,” he commanded.

He didn’t ask if she was hungry. He didn’t ask if she wanted to share a meal with him. He simply stated she would go to lunch with him and that’s what would happen. If she hadn’t been so hungry she would’ve refused to eat just to prove a point but she knew he wouldn’t even notice and then she was the one who’d be suffering the rest of the day.

They ate their meal in awkward silence until; thankfully he received a phone call, which occupied him for the rest of the time. She was relieved, as she didn’t want to try and make small talk. The pressure from the day was beginning to settle on her shoulders and she was looking forward to having some time to relax on her own.

They headed over to the car lot after lunch. She’d never owned a car before. She’d never even priced one. She knew she would get one after college but she hadn’t had the money yet. She’d taken a few drivers training courses while in college so she knew how to drive but wasn’t real comfortable behind the wheel.

She didn’t want Lucas to know of her insecurity about it though so she decided to suck it up and brave the situation. “Do you want a manual or automatic?” was the first question he asked her.

“I would prefer an automatic.”

“If you want my opinion I think you should go with the Mercedes ML450 Hybrid SUV. I’ve done some research the last few days and it’s highly rated in safety. It gets great gas mileage and is recommended on the consumer reports,” he offered, sounding like a cars salesman.

“I really don’t know anything about cars, Lucas. I wouldn’t know where to begin,” she answered. His head spun around to look at her but she was looking out at the car lot like a lost child so she didn’t notice. It was the first time she’d ever used his first name. He found that he liked the sound of it on her lips.

He knew she didn’t realize what she’d said. In her nervousness at being there she’d temporarily let her guard down. He liked that side of her. This Amy, minus the armor, seemed much sweeter and more innocent and he wanted to wrap her in his arms. He wanted to protect her. He was finding he wanted to be with her, more than as just an employer. He liked that she wasn’t jaded to the world. He found her refreshing and was finding it harder and harder to believe she could be a manipulative woman with an ulterior motive like so many others. There was no way a woman could act that well. He wanted to pull her into his arms and kiss her again.


He stopped himself, barely. He was in no way ready to open his heart to anyone. He would remain in control of himself and he would be able to forget about what they’d done the night before. Neither of them needed to enter into some affair that would end with her losing a job and him with regrets. He would figure things out when he had more time to think.

“Well, if you don’t know much about cars then I hope you’ll take my advice but the choice is yours. You’ll be the one driving the vehicle,” he simply stated.

Lucas walked her into the building and skirted around the salesmen, heading straight to the manager’s office. “Lucas, it’s good to see you again. You’re early but I’ve already pulled out the car you asked for,” said the gentleman behind the desk, who had a genuine smile and stood to shake hands with both of them.