She asked him if he was familiar with the Heritage Landing Hotel. He told her he knew it well and would show her the way.
“It’s a nice place” he remarked. “You picked a good place to stay.”
“Actually, my company made the reservation for me”, she replied. “They have an account with them so everyone who comes through Riverton stays here”.

“Is this a business trip for you?” he asked her.
“Yes, it is. I suppose it doesn’t look like it because of being on my bike and dressed like this. Ordinarily the company would fly someone here and provide a rental car, but I wanted to combine a few days vacation time with the conference I will be attending.”

“I take it you live here, then?” she asked him.
“I’ve been living here for 3 years now. I managed to get a transfer here for my work.” He wanted to avoid the topic of why he was here, so he changed the subject.
“It’s getting late. We better get going to your hotel so you can check in.”

She followed him to the hotel and proceeded to take the saddlebags off her bike. Before she could go inside, though, he asked her,” Will you tell me your name?”
He held out his hand and said, “I’m Michael. Michael Connors.” She hesitated briefly before responding.

His heart sank. He thought maybe she had changed her mind. But slowly she reached out and took his hand and let her hand linger there for a moment before adding, “I’m Chloe. It’s very nice to meet you. If you’ll give me a few minutes to check in and drop my things off in the room, I’d love to talk more over dinner.”

He smiled and said, “I’ll be right here waiting for you, unless you’d like some help with your gear.”

“She turned to face him and moved in close. She whispered in his ear, “I thought you’d never ask.” With a wink she added, “I’d like it very much if you would help me with my gear.”

Michael took the saddlebags from her hands and moved ahead of her to hold open the door to the hotel. She brushed against him gently as she walked past him into the lobby. Chloe swayed her hips gently as she walked away from him to the front desk. She turned to smile at him as he stood there still holding the door. She knew she looked good in her leather pants and she also knew that Michael thought so too.

Someone came through the door and asked him if he was the new doorman. That broke out of his trance and he laughed. He had been mesmerized by Chloe’s closeness unable to move from that spot. He let the door shut as he moved over beside her at the desk. She was just signing the register and getting her key as came close. She entwined her arm through his and said, “Care to show me the way?” as she showed him her room number.

He leaned his head down to whisper, “I’d be delighted.”
Michael led her to the elevator and pushed the button. When they got in the elevator and realized they were alone, Michael leaned in close to Chloe and kissed her.