Chapter 98

"Gosh, just kiss me and you're paid." He laughed.

"You're really, really bad."

"When are you going to be home?" "I'm missing you."

Luke told her to keep the smiles on Mallory's lips from disappearing.

"It's almost as if we haven't seen each other in less than 24 hours, huh?" "Do you miss me right away?" he asked, pinching his lower lip.

"Sure, I can't have anyone next to me," it added, laughing. "So? Are you leaving tonight? I'll meet you at the terminal."

"Sorry, but not yet" Mallory said, shaking her head. Actually, I'd like to take at least three days off. If that's all right?"

"3 days? That's a long time!" he supposedly complained. "I just saw you, miss; do you want three days?"

Mallory grinned, her cheeks flushed from the joy he is feeling. "Only three days left."

"2 days."

"What? "Are you still bargaining?"

On the other end of the telephone, he could hear Luke laughing."Do you think it's my fault that I miss you?" It was you who taught me to be there. Probably not me; it will p