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I made her a little nervous. I liked that.

Seeing her stumble over her words, the way the tips of her ears grew slightly pink when I caught her studying me, made me forget I was probably a good five years old than her. Jennie, you've still got it. I grinned.

Soon Mino strode over to me while Yoon followed close at his heels. They had another guy with them. He was big, muscular, quite attractive really, but I wasn't interested in the least. "This is Hawk, he'll be in charge of security." He jerked his thumb over his right shoulder to where the big guy stood.

"Nice to meet you." I smiled even as my gaze traveled to where Lisa stood surveying the room.

Jisoo neared us and that was all it took for Mino to stop everything, yank her into his arms and kiss her neck. Internally, I sighed. Oh, to have someone hot love me like that. Hell, I'd been through such a dry spell lately, I'd be satisfied with a hot fling.

"Chu, Jennie has samples for us. You mentioned trying to find some unique wedding favors. I thought we could send everyone home with a commemorative wine bottle with our wedding info on it." Mino smiled down at her and though he appeared confident, I sensed he was eager for her approval.

"Oh, I thought we might do these cute wedding cupcakes in little boxes." She bit her lower lip and I could tell she wanted him to bend to her wishes.

Yoon leaned in between them. "You're rich," he whispered loudly. "Why choose when you can do both?"

Mino shrugged. "Okay."

Jisoo clapped her hands together. "Now, do we go white or red?" Her head tilted.

This was the perfect opportunity for me to chime in. "Why choose when you can do both?" I joked. I watched their brows raise and I knew they were considering it. "In the meantime, let's talk labels. Here are some samples from favors I've made previously." I held out a mini bottle of a pink zinfandel I'd created. The wedding invitation had been turned into a label. On the back side was the wine information. "I tried to convince them to get cute with it. I suggested they add something about hints of fruit and honey with strong flavors of hope, happiness, and love, but they declined." I shook my head. "Here's another one. This may be my favorite." I held up a mini bottle of a cabernet sauvignon. The label was designed using one of their engagement photos. I could practically feel their joy. "Isn't this picture amazing?"

"I think so," Lisa commented.

I turned and grinned, realizing she'd crossed the room to join in our conversation. "Oh, do you?"

"I do." She nodded. "Of course, I may be a tad biased, since I shot it." She shrugged, but I saw her lips twitching as if she were trying to hold back a smile.

"You're very talented." I nodded and held out the bottle for her examination.

"Will you look at that?" Lisa shook her head. "Your passion and mine combine perfectly." There was thinly veiled innuendo in there.

"Yes, well my talent is aged whereas yours is fresh and new," I countered.

Yoon whispered loudly. "Are they still talking about the bottle?"

Mino groaned and shoved him toward the long table set up on the other side of the room. "Let's eat."

Almost on cue, the catering staff poured out of the back of the bar. "We're going to do this organized and in courses. You each have a clipboard and pen with the menu options."

Jisoo interrupted. "Please be honest in your evaluation. We're trying to create the perfect experience for our guests."

"Well, you know I'll tell it like it is." Yoon laughed and leaned back in his chair to far he had to catch himself from falling over.

"I'm great at telling the truth," Lisa chimed in while staring at me from across the table.

My brow arched. My lips pursed. My panties grew damp. This damn kid was killing me.

Jisoo glanced back and forth between us with a knowing smile before announcing, "Let's eat."

Midway through the first course, I felt a foot graze mine. At first, I thought it might be an accident. Then I caught a glimpse of Lisa's face and realized it was definitely intentional. Soon, a pair of feet wrapped around my foot. By the end of the meal, I was feeling drunk with need. To my delight, I wasn't suffering alone.

"I really love the label with the photograph," Jisoo murmured.

With a nod, Mino agreed. "Lisa, any chance you have time for engagement photos?"

I watched as the photographer gazed at me. For a moment, I waited for her to respond, when she didn't, I smirked. "Lisa?"

"Yes, Jennie?" She leaned closer across the table.

"Mino asked you a question." I grinned.

She visibly jumped and turned toward our mutual client. "Yes, Mr. Rogers?"

Mino glanced in between us. Then he patted his mouth with his linen napkin before speaking. "I was wondering if you had time to fit in a photo shoot for us? We haven't had engagement photos yet."

"Absolutely." She nodded fervently.

Turning to me, Mino asked, "Now how far in advance do you need the photo we select so we can get it made into labels?"

"I really need a good three weeks, depending up on the number of bottles ordered." I watched for his reaction. I saw him exchange looks with Jisoo.

"We have time," he murmured, as he lifted the back of her fingers to his lips. "If Lisa can get us in within the next week."

"You could ask her." Jisoo smiled.

He nodded. "I could, but I can barely attract her attention. Maybe I should have Jennie ask for me." He chuckled and glanced our direction.

"So, Lisa, any chance you can fit them in?" My heart raced. I was enjoying the game.

"Yes." Lisa turned toward Mino and Jisoo at the end of the table. "When would be best? And where would you like to meet?"

"I'd love someplace outdoors," Jisoo suggested.

Mino tilted his head. "Hey, Jennie, any chance you would let us use the vineyard as a backdrop?"

"I'd be happy to. We can do a wine tasting at the same time. You can decide what to put in those bottles." I smiled confidently and leaned back in my chair.

The meal wrapped soon after our discussion. And while Mino and Jisoo were busy with the caterer, I stood, pushed in my chair, and moved toward the door. "Call me," I suggested when Mino and Jisoo looked my way.

Lisa started walking out with me. As soon as the door closed behind us, she spoke. "You know, Jennie," she began, "I should really check out the lay of the land at the vineyard so I can pick the best locations for pictures. Any chance I could stop by sometime?"

I shot her my most seductive look and when I heard her inhale sharply, I murmured, "You know, you could always follow me home."