During the first week she’d been able to avoid Archie, and during the lessons that followed, he had accepted her requests to maintain his distance. For that, she’d been very grateful. And now that the time had arrived for her to resume her own lessons, she felt a bit more at ease. As she and Thomas pedaled toward the tennis courts, her thoughts drifted to the two instructors. Not that one should compare, but it had been impossible for her to refrain from doing so over these past weeks. While Archie’s behavior toward her had improved, he maintained a certain edge that bothered her. Perhaps because he was accustomed to having girls flock to him, her refusal of his advances had increased his determination. Maybe he was a man who enjoyed the challenge of pursuit, and once a girl accepted his advances, he lost interest. She thought the idea held some merit, but she would never test her theory. Such an experiment could lead to disaster. She shivered at the thought.
