The Billionaire Matchmaker Test (Billionaire Online Dating Service #5) - Elle James Page 0,28
Tag got home, he hurried to his computer and logged into the BODS application. He’d sent his message to Leslie right before he’d left for his date with Twyla, knowing Leslie wouldn’t receive it until she got home that evening. She would have read the message by now. His heart beat fast as he pulled up his messages within the BODS system. As he had expected, Leslie had received and read the note. He had wondered if she would say anything to him about Joe Fox, Bachelor Number Four. He picked up his cellphone and dialed her number.
After several rings, she answered, “Hello?”
“Hey, beautiful. Did I wake you?”
“Oh, hey, Tag. No, I wasn’t quite asleep yet. I’d just laid my head on the pillow when your call came through.”
“Good. Then I guess you want to talk about how things went tonight with our dates…?” Tag suggested.
“We already discussed most of the evening on our way home. What more do we need to talk about?”
“Not much. I thought it was funny how Otis and Twyla hit it off right away.”
Leslie laughed. “How interesting that they were both Dr. Who fans. What are the chances that they hit it off with each other, and not with us? I’m not so sure BODS hit the mark on these matches.”
“Do you get the feeling fate played a part in this?” Tag asked.
Leslie answered softly, “I do.”
“Would you be disappointed?” Tag asked.
“If they get together?” Leslie asked.
“Yes,” Tag said.
“How could I be disappointed? I just want them to be happy. They seem so perfect together.” Leslie paused. “Are you disappointed? I mean Twyla was cute, engaging and had beautiful auburn hair. You two could have a lot more in common than you think.”
“Though she was cute, and she was sweet and entertaining, she’s not really my type,” Tag said. “I’m not as into sci-fi as she is, nor would I be as willing to follow every Comic Con convention around the country dressed as Thor or as a captain of a starship.”
Leslie’s chuckle sounded in his ear. “I can just picture you dressed as Thor, wearing a cape and carrying a big plastic hammer.”
Tag snorted.
“What?” Leslie paused. “You don’t see yourself as a superhero?”
“Not hardly.”
Leslie sighed. “The way I see it, superheroes don’t have to have superpowers to be so super or to be heroes. I think a person being in the right place at the right time, doing the right thing makes him a hero.”
“So, have you thought about it? Do you see yourself going out with Otis again?” he asked.
“I don’t know if you noticed,” Leslie said, “but I thought I saw Otis and Twyla exchanging phone numbers.”
Tag laughed. “What do you want to bet they go to the Comic Con in Cedar Park tomorrow and spend the entire day together?”
“That would be my guess.”
“Speaking of tomorrow, we’re heading into Emma and Coop’s wedding weekend. Are you ready for the rehearsal dinner?”
“I’m ready. Are you?” Leslie asked.
“I’m not much into weddings, rehearsals or rehearsal dinners. But Coop’s my friend, and I do look forward to him marrying Emma. Those two were made for each other. I couldn’t be happier for them.”
“Me, too,” Leslie said, her voice soft. “Emma deserves some happiness. Losing her fiancé nearly killed her. Now that she’s found Coop, I’ve never seen her happier.”
“You’re still my plus one for the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and the wedding, aren’t you?” Tag asked.
“Of course.”
“You didn’t ask Otis to stand in for you, did you?” Tag teased.
“Even had I asked, I’m sure he would have declined the honor,” Leslie said. “I mean, when you have a choice between Comic Con and a stranger’s wedding, Comic Con would win out every time. Especially with Otis.”
“True,” Tag said.
“You’re not bringing Twyla, are you?”
“Like you said, I’m betting they’re going to Comic Con tomorrow. Besides, I promised to take you to Coop’s wedding. You’re my plus one. That makes me all yours.”
Leslie laughed. “I’d be going anyway. I’m one of Emma’s bridesmaids.”
“True. But if you’re my plus one, I get to claim first dance.”
“Is that how it works?” Leslie asked, a little breathlessly.
“Yup,” Tag said. “That’s how it works.”
“Good. Then I get to test your ballroom dancing lessons to see if they took.”
“You’re on,” Tag said. “I’ll pick you up at your place tomorrow afternoon. Five o’clock?”
“Five o’clock should give me enough time to change and for us to get to the rehearsal at 6:00 pm.” Leslie chuckled. “I think it’s funny they settled on getting married