Hot Corner (Baseball Romance) by PJ Chase Read Free Book Online Page A

You sound like a disclaimer," Audrey replied. 
    "I like to bring a disclaimer on all my dates.  Warning:  in the event that you're having a horrible time with me, run away," Peter joked. 
    "You can put your disclaimer away.  You're not going to need it on this date," Audrey said. 
    "It's good to know I'm doing something right," Peter replied. 
    Audrey smiled.  "I think it's safe to say you're doing a lot right."
    "I should probably quit while I'm ahead then," Peter joked. 
    "Oh no you don't.  I'm having too much fun," Audrey insisted. 
    ***
    Eventually though, the night did have to come to an end.  Peter walked Audrey to her door with a glow in his eyes. 
    "Well, this was a resounding failure," Peter joked.
    Audrey laughed. 
    "Oh yeah.  I don't ever want to see you again," she replied, sarcastically.
    "So tomorrow wouldn't be good for you then?" Peter asked. 
    "Nah, I'll be washing my hair indefinitely," Audrey joked.   
    "That's a lot of time spent in the shower," Peter pointed out.
    "Gotta keep clean.  Never underestimate the power of good hygiene," Audrey said. 
    "Words of wisdom," Peter replied.  "Got anymore?"  
    "I have to save something for the second date," Audrey admitted. 
    "I thought you'd be washing your hair," Peter said.  
    "Oh, right.  Well I'll be really clean when you come to pick me up," Audrey replied. 
    "I can't wait," Peter said.  
    ***
    "So, how was it?" Carla asked, waiting impatiently on the phone. 
    "Mom, I just got back from the date.  Give me a second here," Audrey insisted. 
    "Oh, come on.  I've been waiting all night to see how things would turn out," Carla said. 
    "Wow.  I think you're more excited than I am," Audrey replied. 
    "Now tell me, was I right, or was I right?" Carla asked.
    "Well, you weren't wrong," Audrey said. 
    "You just love keeping the suspense up, don't you?" Carla asked. 
    "Don't worry.  The book club came through again," Audrey admitted. 
    Carla was giddy with glee.  "I don't want to say I told you so--"
    "But you're going to anyway, aren't you?" Audrey interrupted. 
    "Honey, I've told you before--listen to your mom and you'll never go wrong," Carla said. 
    "Don't get too excited.  It's just one date," Audrey replied. 
    "Wait, aren't you excited?" Carla asked.
    "Of course I am.  But I've been excited before about first dates.  I just don't want to get too excited is all," Audrey explained. 
    "I understand.  How about this, I'll get excited enough for the rest of us?" Carla suggested. 
    "Hopefully happiness will be here to stay this time.  But only time will tell," Audrey said. 
    "I think you'll be pleasantly surprised," Carla remarked. 
    Audrey was plenty excited, but she didn't want to lead on too much with her mom.  The question became though, would the second date be able to live up to the first?
     
    Chapter Twelve
     
    When Peter picked Audrey up for their date the next day, both were as excited as can be. 
    "So what words of wisdom do you have for me tonight?" Peter asked.
    "Wait.  Did I promise wisdom?" Audrey replied. 
    Peter laughed.  "You forgot already?  Do you remember anything about last night?"
    "I remember having the time of my life.  That has to count for something, right?" Audrey asked. 
    "So you've just conveniently forgotten the wisdom you were going to share with me?" Peter joked. 
    "Go figure, I'm not as wise as I thought," Audrey cracked back. 
    "You should stick to what you're good at," Peter suggested. 
    "And what's that?" Audrey asked. 
    "Well for one, being beautiful," Peter said. 
    "Really, you're going to go with that cheap line?" Audrey replied.
    "I'm sorry, but it's the only cheap line I've got," Peter joked. "It also happens to be the truth too."
    "Well thank you.  I was thinking you were going to go with something different though," Audrey said. 
    "What else is there to compliment you about--other than your keen intellect and your caring heart?" Peter said.  
    "Oh, come on.