ODDS OF LOVE : SEASON 15

Episode 38

" Would you like to eat? ," Prince Cedric said in a very soft and almost hesitant voice as he stopped in front of Saunders in the foyer.

Saunders made a slightly confused face at him. " Eat ? Eat what, your highness? Are you inquiring about some type of food? "

Cedric wanted to run back to the guest house immediately but he forced himself to remain rooted to the particular spot in front of the tall handsome distinguished butler who was currently causing his pulse to race. " No. I .... I was asking.... if you would ever.... maybe .... possibly dine with me on Friday night. At Richard and Nigel's in Bethesda. I have arranged with Nigel to rent out the entire restaurant that night. So we can have privacy. I mean from media and such people. I mean since the past  night's dinner ended in a car accident. We can take Uber since my rental has been destroyed in the accident and the unfortunate garage fire. My father the king has forbidden me to drive anymore in America anyway so....."

Saunders still looked perplexed as he stared at him. It was starting to make him nervous and considering that this was a supreme mistake in judgment.

Cedric shook his head, saying," Never mind. Forget I said anything. I apologize for....."

Saunders smiled gently at him and replied," No apologies are necessary. It happens that I have the night off on Friday and Saturday. So I am free to occupy you at dinner on that night. It ..... might be highly inappropriate but after surviving a car accident with you and being hustled , as Jeff Kendall said, by you during poker I consider you to be..... a ..... someone I would consider sharing a meal with. "

Cedric laughed self consciously. " I didn't hustle you all. I'm just.... very lucky. "

Saunders hesitated , and, with almost sad eyes , said," Of course you are, your royal highness. "

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Kris Keller yawned and stretched her arms as she stood up from her chair behind her desk. She was about to grab her purse and briefcase to depart for home when her cell phone rang with a private number.

" Yes ? ," she asked cautiously. " Who is this? "

A rough man's voice said," I know what you did to Skip Sands. You tried to kill him. He might be dead but this information could really destroy your life. What will the public think? The media ? Your family? The police pray tell? Drop out of the race and you can keep your little secret forever. "