She saw Jade lick her lips, look someone up and down. Bella started to turn around and see who it was when she heard Harvey’s voice, “Sorry, ladies, I’m afraid I can’t let you set up Bella with anyone,” he said. She looked over her shoulder at him and turned on her stool, gratefully. She could leave with him, and those girls would think she was—oh, this was perfect!

Harvey cupped her face in his hands and gave her a Hollywood style passionate kiss. His lips were on hers, his fingers in her blonde curls, and she had to hold on to him to steady herself, so she didn’t tumble...