Suite Temptation. Anita Bunkley

girl. How long has it been now?”

      “Eight months. The reason I think this one has lasted so long, and why we get along so well, is because he’s never around,” Felicia laughed. “Dating a pilot is fantastic. He’s away long enough for me to really miss him, so every time we get together, it’s like the first time. Strange, but it works for us.”

      “Can’t wait to meet him,” Riana replied. “However, I’m gonna be so caught up in work I doubt I’ll be hanging out with you guys very much.”

      “Oh, I’ll make sure we get you out to have some fun. Been thinking about throwing a party as soon as I finish fixing up my place. It’s a mess right now, so you might not want to bunk with me this time around.”

      “Oh, no problem. Don’t worry. I made reservations at the Extended Stay America near downtown. Something like a mini apartment. Executive Suites has a long-term contract with them. I might have to be around for a while.”

      “Sounds good. Tell me all,” Felicia said, listening while Riana filled her in on her assignment.

      “Andre Preaux? Your Andre?” Felicia exclaimed, jaw dropping in surprise. Scratching her forehead, she thought back to the time when Riana had been totally smitten with Andre, but too stubborn to admit it. “You’ve got to be kidding! Who woulda thought?”

      “Exactly. But I have to get him to accept the position. Big bonus for my firm if I do.”

      “Girl, he might not even talk to you, let alone let you recruit him! You dumped the guy, broke his heart and never looked back. Things could get ugly.”

      “Oh, I don’t think so,” Riana replied. “This is a huge opportunity for him. The Allen Group carries weight.”

      “Maybe so, but Andre Preaux is probably carrying one hell of a grudge.”