Chapter 17

Jesse got out of the car and made his way to my door, opening it and holding his hand out for me to take. As soon as I got out of the car, I tugged my dress down, and then nervously folded my arms across my exposed boobs.

“Are you cold, Darlin’? Would you like my jacket?” Jesse asked me, starting to remove his tuxedo jacket.

“Huh? Oh, no, I'm fine. It's just...” I paused, not really wanting to tell him the real reason.

“It's just what?” He leaned forward, and then jokingly scanned the area, looking for people that could be watching. I slapped his arm, and he chuckled.

Lowering my head, I stared at the ground. “I think I'm a little underdressed for a fancy restaurant like that.”

I pointed towards the boat, and he ducked so his gaze met mine. With the brighter lights shining onto his face, I could see his eyes were a lighter emerald green. I gasped, my eyes moving down to find two very slight dimples.

Shocked, my eyes followed him as he straig