Blind Date Turned Proposal

Dexter’s face scrunched up in a look of consternation.

She spent half an hour explaining everything to him. “It’s daytime now, and I don’t know if Laura escaped. I would feel terrible if something happened to her last night.”

Dexter finally realized why Josie was so on edge. He handed her the phone. “Go ahead and ask.”

Josie couldn’t fathom how at ease he seemed. “I’ll… be calling Arnold…”

He nodded in assent.

She quickly snatched the phone from his hands and dialed Arnold’s number. “Josie! Are you okay?!”

Josie turned away to answer Arnold’s call, worried about how Dexter would react. “I’m fine. Did Laura manage to escape?”

“I’ve already told Claudia. She’s going to help us get Laura out of there today.”

Josie breathed a sigh of relief when she heard what Arnold had to say.

“You must let me know as soon as she’s out.”

Before they hung up, Arnold asked, his voice indicating his concern, “Are you really okay?

A shadow cast over Dexter’s features the longer the call continued.

but to end the call

refused to speak to him. However, he had his subordinates prepare a new set of branded clothes

and

addition, Dexter had a doctor come to look at Josie’s

followed up with him. “Make sure she doesn’t suffer any after–effects from the accident!” he demanded.

Dexter. With proper rest,

why are you keeping me here?” Directing her frustrations at him, she continued,

put up a front of being patient

like a child experiencing a temper tantrum. She was upset and annoyed by his

took satisfaction in the fact that he could get Josie riled

way things were. He was content as

her outburst did not serve any purpose and only fueled Dexter’s satisfaction. She decided to try a different approach. “If you want to make up with me,” she said

up. “I had my people on their way the moment

surprised by his

he still wouldn’t let her go. He must be

couldn’t reach anyone to

finally left in the afternoon for a business meeting.