Beauty and the Billionaire

Chris had a full on smile now and seemed to be thoroughly enjoying how furious I was. I wasn’t quite sure why I was angry though. I really didn’t know him at all and it wasn’t like me to get so attached to someone so quickly.

“I’m serious. No phone for two weeks. Plus, I didn’t have your number anyways so it wouldn’t have helped me to have my phone.”

His calm demeanor should have helped to calm me down also, but it didn’t. Instead, I continued to get louder and louder.

“Oh, so you didn’t have a phone for two weeks? How was it up there?”

“What? Up where?” he said with a puzzled look on his face.

“Up in Antarctica. I mean unless you were in the African desert for your work. Because those are the only two places I can think of that you can’t find cell service for two friggin’ weeks. You are unbelievable. If you didn’t want to keep in touch with me why wouldn’t you just tell me I wasn’t your type?”

“You are my type.” Chris said calmly with a mischievous smile.

“Oh my god! Seriously, how can I be your type if you disappear for two weeks, then don’t call me and then ignore me when you do get home?”

“Trust me, I didn’t ignore you.”

“I don’t even know what is going on here!”

I just stood there and stared at him for a minute.

“Well so what’s up with this guy you were kissing?” Chris said with a smile.

“Nothing. We just went on a date.”

“Why?”

“Because adults go on dates when they are single.”

“I’d like to take you on a date.”

I just shook my head no. What was going on? How did we get from him ignoring me to now he was standing in my house asking me on a date?

“No.”

Chris looked surprised at my answer. He crossed his arms and leaned back against the door. He seemed to be pondering what to do next. “Yes,” he said simply.

I laughed. This was like a game to him. He ignored me for two weeks and now that he saw me kissing another guy he was suddenly interested in me. I didn’t want to play this game anymore.

“No. I think you should leave.”

I grabbed for the door to open it but he wouldn’t move.

“I think I should stay.” He stayed exactly where he was with his arms crossed and a smile on his face. What an arrogant ass!

“Listen, I had fun with you. I enjoyed our night together. I wanted to see you again, but you disappeared. I don’t have time for this kind of stuff. I have a big art exhibit next week and I’m over this crap. Please leave.”

“That’s great. Yes, I’ll be your date to the art exhibit.” Chris smiled and uncrossed his arms.

“What are you talking about?”

“I would love to be your arm candy for your show. What should it wear? Is it black tie? Or more casual?”

I didn’t know what to do. He was crazy. He actually thought I was going to go on a date with him. Why on early would I agree to go on a date with a guy that had been a total ass to me? I had more self-respect than that.

“I’m not going on a date with you!” I yelled out of exasperation.

Chapter 16