Free Ample Delights by Nichelle Gregory Page A

listened intently to every bit of information he shared about the island.
    The car finally came to a stop in front of their hotel. They got out of the vehicle and Nick smiled as Terrah gasped.
    “The hotel is beautiful!”
    “It’s one of the finest,” Tim said, taking their luggage out of the trunk. “Enjoy your stay here on the Big Island.”
    Terrah beamed. “Thank you.”
    “ Mahalo ,” Nick said, tipping the driver as the bellboy took their luggage. He turned to Terrah. “Ready to check in?”
    “Yes!”
    Nick held open the door to the hotel lobby and Terrah walked through.
    “I love the flowers! Look at those gorgeous blossoms.” She gestured towards the large display of exotic blossoms filling the lobby.
    “They’ll have fresh flowers in your room, too.”
    “You’ve stayed here before?”
    Nick nodded. “I was here last year.”
    “You were on location for a shoot?” Terrah asked as they approached the front desk.
    “Yes.”
    “ Aloha , welcome to Alkii Hotel, Mr Tasso. Your room is ready. I’ll just need to see your ID and a major credit card.”
    Nick handed over the required items, then pocketed his room key as Terrah stepped up to the other clerk, who was ready to check her in.
    “Terrah, Nick, you made it.”
    Nick turned around to see Aidan striding towards them, with his full attention on Terrah.
    “Hello, Aidan.”
    Aidan?
    Since when was Terrah on a first-name basis with Aidan Marks?
    “Good to see you, Nick.”
    “How long have you been here?” Nick asked, shaking the other man’s hand.
    Aidan grinned. “Since Saturday. FYI, the shoot has been pushed forward one hour for tomorrow. I want to take full advantage of all the natural light. The spot I’ve picked out is amazing.”
    “I can’t wait to see it.”
    Aidan glanced at his phone, then back at Terrah.
    “Terrah, I’m sure you want to get settled, but can I snatch you away for just a moment?”
    Nick met Terrah’s gaze. “We’ll meet up in about an hour?”
    Aidan smiled at Nick as Terrah nodded. “I’ll see you tomorrow. Don’t stay up too late. I need you at the top of your game tomorrow, pretty boy.”
    “You got it,” Nick said, forcing a grin he didn’t feel.
    Jerk.
    He walked away from Aidan and Terrah and headed towards the lift.
    Aidan Marks was a fantastic photographer, but he could be an ass and one thing was certain—he had a thing for Terrah. Nick had picked up on the other man’s attraction to Terrah and he didn’t like it. And he was certain there was a familiarity between the two of them, too.
    Just how well did she know Aidan?
     
    * * * *
     
    Terrah tore her gaze from Nick as the doors to the elevator he’d stepped into closed, and gave her full attention to Aidan.
    “I know Michelle told you the theme for the shoot, but the client decided to go with the god and goddesses concept at the last minute. I knew you’d come equipped for anything, but I wanted to give you a heads-up.”
    “Thanks. The concept change won’t be a problem. I look forward to the creative challenge,” Terrah said, mentally cataloguing the makeup she would need for the shoot. She was confident there would be no need to hit a cosmetic store.
    “How was your flight in?”
    “Long, but otherwise uneventful.”
    Not true…so not true! Flashbacks of Nick kissing her on the plane ran through her mind.
    “I saw you walk in with Nick—”
    “We were on the same flight.”
    Aidan lifted one eyebrow. “Oh? Did I just hear dinner plans?”
    “Possibly.” Terrah was slightly annoyed the conversation had turned from business matters and on to her personal life.
    “Well, if you find yourself free…have dinner with me.”
    “Thanks for the invitation, Aidan. I’ll probably just go up to my room and relax. I want to be fresh and inspired for you tomorrow morning.”
    Aidan nodded. “All right, but I do hope we can share a meal together while we’re here on the island.”
    “Sounds good. I’ll see you tomorrow