For The Love Of The Doctor (BWWM Romance) Read Online Free

the under-privileged couldn’t be all that bad. “Is that a passion of yours or do you work for some organization?”
                 
    “Jeremy, would you mind terribly if we continued our conversation out in the garden? It’s so hot and crowded here, I would love some clean air.”
     
    “Of course.” He offered her his arm and she linked hers through his. They walked across the ballroom and towards the open French doors, which led out to a garden.
     
    Once outside he repeated his question about her volunteer work.
     
    She laughed and shook her head vigorously, “Oh God no, I got roped into it because this guy I was seeing was going. And then it was too late to back out. Not that it wasn’t a great experience, it really was and I’m glad I did it. But I wouldn’t go back.”
                 
    “I see. Well I’m glad it was an enjoyable experience nonetheless.”
     
    Venetia shrugged her slim, fair shoulders, “It was definitely an experience,” she sidled a little closer to Jeremy and coyly batted her lashes at him giving him a demure smile, “but what I really want to do is settle down and take good care of my man. I think every man needs a dutiful, supportive wife, don’t you agree?”
    Her meaning was unmistakable and Jeremy was appalled to find himself in this situation, good grief would she propose marriage to him next?!
     
    “Ummm I haven’t really thought about it,” he said taking a step back.
     
    “Well surely you must be thinking about it. A handsome, rich doctor like you…life must get lonely, no?”
     
    “Not really, no. My work keeps me pretty busy.” He deliberately looked at his watch and took another step back, “Anyways, I really…”
     
    But Venetia took two steps towards him and placed her hand firmly on his arm, “All work and no play can’t be very healthy, you know.” She giggled and gave him a teasing smile, “And I thought you were a doctor. It’s a beautiful night, is it not? So romantic.”
     
    Ignoring her words, he removed her hand from his arm. Rude or not, he couldn’t continue this anymore and used the one excuse no one could ever argue with, “I’m sorry, you’ll have to forgive me, Venetia, but I have an emergency to take care off at the hospital and I have to run.”
    Her eyes flashed with irritation but she quickly covered it up with a pretty pout and grabbed his phone out of his hand. In a few rapid strokes she had put her number in his phone, “You owe me a dance Jeremy. I’ll be expecting your call this week.”
     
    She reached over and slipped his phone into his jacket pocket, pressing herself seductively against his lean, hard body, she brushed her lips over his and whispered, “Call me.”
     
    Without responding, Jeremy stepped away from her and hurried out of the garden and across the ballroom. He considered looking for his parents to tell them he was leaving, but fearing that might give Venetia the chance to catch up to him again, he left.
     
    The cool air of the night was a welcome change and he took in a deep breath trying to get rid of Venetia’s overpowering scent still lingering around him. If all women were like Venetia then his mother may as well give up all hope of grandchildren. Or maybe he had been out of the dating game for so long he didn’t know how to play it anymore. But surely they couldn’t all be like Julia or Venetia…could they?
     
    He thought back to another woman he had met earlier that week, his new little patient’s mother. Ms. Lewis, he couldn’t remember her first name. He had been impressed by how loving and gentle she was with her daughter. Something told him she wasn’t like the Venetias of the world.
     
    No doubt his mother would call first thing in the morning to pick his brain about Venetia; she would not be happy at him leaving so abruptly, and he wasn’t looking forward to telling her he had no connection or any chemistry with her. He sincerely hoped he wouldn’t have