** Harper **
Harper was glad that her diversion worked, and the rest of the conversation involved no more discussions of Eli or the trip. Though by the time she finally hung up, she couldn't help but wonder if she had dug a hole too big for either herself or Eli to fill.
Not that she liked to tell her brother far-stretched half truths … But why did he keep asking such suspicious questions, even going as far as probing about the presidential suite? Was he really imagining her and Eli cuddled up together in the same bed already? It seemed a bit unfair to be the recipient of such speculation, considering she hadn't even had the luxury to experience that conjured scene for real yet …
The thought made her gaze toward the foyer turn a bit wanting. And that was precisely when Eli rounded the corner to return to the living room.
