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“I’ll see you later,” she says.
“See you later,” I reply with a wink.
Waving her fingers at me, she leaves the bedroom, and I listen until I hear the front door open and shut. Once I know she’s gone, I plop onto my back and stare up at the ceiling, wondering if this was actually a good idea or if I’ve just set myself up for a strange kind of torment.
Chapter seven
Chloe
“Davis! In my office. Now!”
Shocked out of the daze I’d fallen into, I jump up from my desk and hurry back to Mr. Holt’s office. He’s standing behind his desk, his hands on his hips and his brow furrowed in clear agitation.
“Yes, sir?” I ask cautiously as I come to a stop in front of his desk.
He meets my gaze and snaps, “I need you to oversee a building of rental units that we’ve been hired to find residents for.”
I gawk at him in surprise. “What? Me?”
He nods. “Yes, you. Kelsey just called and quit. She was supposed to take the rentals on. Everyone is busy with other listings, so you’re all I’ve got.”
Not exactly a vote of confidence, but I recognize the opportunity for what it is.
“Absolutely, sir. I won’t let you down,” I say, hiding my surprise with a firm resolution. My heart thumps in my chest with the thrill of the unexpected challenge.
“Good,” he replies curtly. He slides a folder across the desk towards me, filled with documents and details about the rental units. “Get familiar with the basics. You start tomorrow.”
Nodding, I take the folder in my trembling hands. But before I can turn to leave, Mr. Holt adds, “Oh, and Davis, do not mess this opportunity up. You’re going to be getting more work now to make up for Kelsey’s slack, and I expect you to stay on top of all of it.”
I swallow hard at his warning. “Understood, sir.” I manage to sound steady, despite the wave of anxiety washing over me.
Leaving his office, I head back to my desk and start diving into the paperwork given to me. As I read through the details about the rental units—charming, yet slightly outdated apartments in an up-and-coming area—I can’t help but feel thrilled at such an opportunity being handed to me on a silver platter. It’ll be my chance to impress Mr. Holt and to prove to myself that I can actually succeed at something.
I’m so focused on the papers in front of me that I don’t notice a figure approaching my desk until a shadow falls over me. With a gasp, I glance up and am shocked to find Parker staring down at me.
“Hey, gorgeous,” he says while giving me a crooked half-smile.
“Hey,” I croak out. “What-what are you doing here?”
I’ve been thinking about him nonstop since last night. I can hardly believe we had sex. When I remember it, I feel giddy…and hot. It was some of the best sex I’ve ever had, and I cannot wait until we do it again. However, I can’t let that get in the way of my job. Parker is going to drop into the office now and again because of his work with Holt, and I need to keep things professional when that happens.
His eyes land on the papers spread out on my desk, and he points at one of the rental listings.
“I’m actually here about that,” he explains. “Holt wants my company to go through the units and make sure everything is up to code and functioning.”
His words pull me up short, and I blink at him. "You’re-you're working on this project, too?”
Parker shrugs and slips his hands into his pockets.
“Holt likes my work,” he says simply. “And I guess you could say we have a mutual understanding.”
Spending extra time with Park will be amazing, no doubt, but during that time, it’ll be hands-off. No flirting, no suggestive glances or nicknames, and especially no touching. Can I handle that? I would like to say yes, but I’m not so confident in my self-control.
My heart thumps wildly in my chest as I take in Parker’s easy smile, so out of place in the rigid atmosphere of Mr. Holt’s office, yet so perfectly aligned with the wild twist of events unraveling in front of me.
“Great! That’s great…” I clear my throat and sit up straighter in my chair. “Just remember, we need to keep things professional. This project is the first real chance Mr. Holt is giving me, and I can’t afford to screw it up.”
Parker considers my words for a moment before nodding slowly.
