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Natalie headed to the front room and turned on the lights. “Wow, it turned out great. Maybe he can do the rest.”
“I’m sure he has better things to do than help us.”
“Maybe not, Abs. You should get out here.”
Abby set down her towel and joined her sister in the front room. Natalie opened the front door, letting Connor, Jason, and Evan in carrying toolboxes and dressed in MBR shirts with work boots.
“What are you all doing here?” Abby asked, her eyes panning to Connor.
He gave her an easy smile that never failed to make her knees weak. “We’re here to install your new floor.”
While part of her wanted to jump at his offer, she was worried about becoming too accustomed to being around him and leaning on him for help.
Something she’d promised herself never to do again.
“Can I talk to you for a moment?” she asked him.
Without waiting for an answer, she led the way to the back room. Even though it hurt her ankle, she paced in long, angry strides.
He strolled in, sans the toolbox. “Let’s not fight about this, Abby.”
She stopped in front of him and crossed her arms over her chest. “You had intentions of coming here today all along and never once thought to ask me last night.”
“Because I didn’t want you to do what you’re doing right now.” He stepped forward, and the clean smell of him was enough to make her want to forget their past and pull him close.
“Natalie and I can handle this.”
“Really?” He nodded at the piles of long boxes stacked on the floor. “You’ve installed a laminate floor before?”
“I’ve watched YouTube videos. How hard can it be?”
“Do you own a jigsaw?”
Unless it was a puzzle, she had no clue what a jigsaw was or whether she needed it, but refused to respond.
“Or a level, or the molding and trim work to finish it nice?” He continued to come closer until Abby found her ass pressed against the worktable.
“I have a level,” she replied, trying to ignore the warmth of his body, dangerously close to hers.
He captured her hands in his. “We have all the tools we need right here with us now. Give us a couple of days, and we can have your space functional. Then you can focus on stocking and getting ready for the opening.”
She opened her mouth to argue, but he glanced over her shoulder to where the freshly poured soap molds sat. “You made these?”
“This morning. Nat and I talked about setting up a table and giving out samples.”
“It’s a good idea. While Jace, Ev, and I are out there working, you can be in here making more products and samples. It’s a win-win, Abs.”
“How’s it a win for you?”
“Because I get to spend time with you.” He tilted up her chin, forcing her to meet those glorious green eyes.
Their mouths were close, and the warmth of his breath brushed against her face. She wanted those lips on hers. All she had to do was reach her arms up and let it happen.
“Is that a yes, Abby?”
She should continue to fight, but her resolve had checked out. His points were valid, and who was she fooling? She and Nat could barely paint. If they tried to install flooring, who knew what damage they’d do?
“Yes, dammit. Next time, ask first.” She pushed at his chest. “Now get to work.”
