HIS RESURGENCE

CHAPTER 26

"cheer up boy!" Don Alfredo said. "At least we have someone to share the risks with besides, the benefits supersedes the disadvantages."

Xavier wasn't at all pleased with the three way partnership but Don Alfredo was right.

He relaxed in the car and let his thoughts drift but was soon brought out when she felt a head on his shoulder. That was when he remembered Scarlet was in the car too, seated by him.

She had fallen asleep. She must have been exhausted.

He looked at her but by then she was fast asleep.

She complain about how very uncomfortable her dress was and had stopped to change. She had on a white shirt and jean skirt and her hair was pulled back into a ponytail.

She was looking very adorable now, curled up on the back seat with her head on his shoulder .

His heart fluttered at the sight. Just like it did when he'd seen her before they came to the dinner. He'd felt that pull he had not been able to explain or define. That hand on his shoulder…and the