can use my hands.” His voice dropped an octave, and he pulled her closer. It wasn’t hard for Jada to figure out he was talking about more than just outdoor activities.
“I see.”
“How do you feel about those types of activities?” He glanced down at her.
“I’m pretty much a go with the flow kinda girl.” She lied. She hated the outdoors, especially if it meant she’d get dirty or sweaty.
“Heeeeyyy.”
Jada startled, hearing her cousin Toni sing out when the DJ played the next song. Justin Timberlake’s voice pumped through the speakers and by the sound of the crowd, the song was a favorite.
Jada glanced to her right in time to see Toni rush Craig out onto the dance floor. She hoped Toni’s new husband knew what he was getting into. A huge Justin Timberlake fan, Toni always sang along with him – as loud as she could. Too bad she couldn’t carry a tune if it were packed in a bag and strapped to her back.
Zack sang along to Timberlake’s “Not A Bad Thing,” his baritone voice caressing Jada’s ear, sending sparks of desire to every nerve ending in her body.
Ah, hell, and he can sing? Jada shivered. That’s it. I have to get away from this man. I need to regroup.
Zack slowed and loosened his grip, but didn’t let go. “Maybe you and I can go out sometime.” A slight smile graced his tempting lips.
“Uhh…”
“Excuse me.” Christina’s voice came out of nowhere and Jada’s body flooded with relief from the interruption. Her cousin stood next to them. “I’m so sorry to intrude, but Jada, duty calls. Peyton needs our help.”
“Oh, okay.” Jada could kiss her cousin. Normally Christina’s timing was awful, but right now, Jada couldn’t get away from Zack fast enough. He unsettled her in ways she couldn’t explain.
She glanced at her handsome dance partner and pulled away. “I’m sorry. A bridesmaid work is never done. Thanks for the dance.” She grabbed Christina’s arm and hurried away from the dance floor.
***
What just happened?
Zack stood in the middle of the dance floor, staring after Jada. Had he moved too fast? She ran from him as if he had threatened her life.
Damn . Maybe I shouldn’t have asked her out yet.
He rubbed his forehead, turning to leave the dance floor. Everything about the woman was perfect. A construction worker who loved the outdoors, a volunteer worker, family oriented, and she was one of the most beautiful women he’d ever met. If that weren’t enough, she fit perfectly in his arms, like a missing puzzle piece, created especially for him. And damn if the exquisite scent of her perfume didn’t have him wanting to chase after her.
When Zack glanced up, Donny still stood where he had left him earlier. If the grin on his face was any indication, Zack knew his friend had witnessed Jada running off.
Zack cursed under his breath again. The last thing he needed was for Donny to start giving him a hard time about chasing a woman away.
“So wh—”
“Don’t say anything,” Zack said when he approached his friend. Donny handed him a beer bottle. “We didn’t get a chance to discuss going out before she was pulled away by her cousin.”
“Uh huh. It looked more like she was running away, which doesn’t surprise me. You probably bored her to death.”
“Whatever, man. I assure you, within the next two weeks, I will have a date with the beautiful Jada JJ Jenkins.”
“Yeah, we’ll see. Did you even get her digits?”
“Don’t need them.” Zack glanced in the direction that she’d disappeared. “I’ll find her.”
Donny shook his head. “I still think you’re getting in over your head man. She is out of your league. I know women like her.”
“What do you mean like her? Gorgeous? Construction worker? Black? What?” Zack got in his face, struggling to keep his anger at bay. “You think just because your skin is a closer shade of color to hers than mine that you know all about her?” Donny narrowed his eyes and took a