The Durango Affair - Brenda Jackson [32]
Savannah couldn’t help but smile at Durango’s ridiculous statement. There was no way anyone would believe such a thing, and from the mischievous grin touching his lips, he knew that, as well.
“Let’s keep them guessing,” Durango said, chuckling. “Our decision doesn’t concern anyone but us.”
Savannah couldn’t help but agree with that, especially after her conversation with Jessica. Everything he was saying made sense. Now that they had decided to marry, why prolong things? “Fine, if you think we can pull it off, then Friday is fine.”
“Good. And there’s something else you’ll need to do tomorrow.”
“What?”
“Visit the doctor in town. I’ve already made you an appointment for tomorrow morning.”
Savannah pulled back slightly and frowned. “Why? Don’t you believe I’m pregnant? Or do you want to have it verified before going through with the marriage ceremony?”
“No, that’s not it,” he said tightly. “I just want the doctor to check you out to make sure you’re okay. You gave me a scare this morning and I just want to make sure you and the baby are fine.”
Savannah met his gaze and saw the sincerity in his eyes and knew he had spoken the truth. “Okay,” she finally said. “I’ll go to the doctor for a checkup if it will make you happy.”
“It will,” he said. “And thank you.”
Savannah drew in a deep breath. She needed space from Durango and took a step back. “I’ll get started on the dishes and—”
“No, you did the cooking so it’s only fair that I clean up the kitchen.”
“Durango, I can manage to—”
“Savannah, that’s the way it’s going to be. Just relax. You’ll have more than enough to do over the next couple of days, and it seems the weather is going to cooperate.”
She glanced out the window and saw it had stopped snowing. This was the break in the weather she’d been waiting for. But now, instead of packing to return home to Philly, she’d be preparing for a wedding.
“If you’re sure that you can handle the dishes by yourself, then I need to call and talk with my boss. I had told him I would be back in the office on Monday.”
“Okay.” When she turned to leave he said, “And Savannah?”
She turned back around. “Yes?”
“I planned for us to stay in the same suite but it has two bedrooms. Will that be a problem?”
She swallowed deeply as her gaze held his. “No, that won’t be a problem as long as there will be two bedrooms.”
The smile that suddenly touched his lips made her stomach flutter and made heat flow all over her. “Then we’re all set. I’ll call the airlines and book us a flight.”
They were eloping to Lake Tahoe.
Durango’s announcement of last night was the main reason for Savannah’s sleepless night. And the magnitude of it must have shocked her system because she had awakened the next morning without any feelings of nausea.
However, it seemed that Durango intended to be prepared because when she opened her eyes, she found him sitting in the chair beside her bed with a plate of saltines and a cup of tea all ready for her.
“Good morning.”
The sensuous sound of his voice so early in the morning sent shivers all through her, and the concerned smile that touched his lips wasn’t helping matters, either.
“Good morning,” she said, pulling herself up in bed. Although she appreciated his kindness and thoughtfulness, she would have much preferred if he had given her a minute or two to freshen up. She would have liked to comb her hair and wash the sleep from her eyes.
“Are you feeling okay this morning?”
“Yes, thanks for asking. For some reason I’m not feeling nauseated.” She decided not to tell him her suspicions on the reason why.
“I’m glad to hear that.” He then nodded his head toward the fireplace. “I tried keeping it warm in here during the night.”
Her gaze followed his to the roaring flame. “Thank you.” Because she hadn’t been able to sleep, she had been aware of each and every time he had come into her room and checked the heat.
“This is going to be a busy day for us since we’ll be flying out first thing in the