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The apartment in Midtown was nice. It was a stone throw away from Fifth Ave, and with three bedroom, two bathrooms and closest space in every room, it was the perfect place to recoup. It would also make life easier when she started sending out her resume and having to travel in for interviews.
It didn’t mean she’d take him back. He cheated on her, and she would never forget that. But if he was willing to help her out a little, why wouldn’t she take him up on her offer? She definitely wasn’t going back to work for him, but maybe he could tap into his connections and get her past the resume and straight to the interview.
Confusion danced like drunken frat boys in her mind. On one hand, she was enjoying time with her friends, and then there was Shane…
But on the other hand, she needed to jumpstart her life again. While she enjoyed waitressing, it wasn’t the career path she’d envisioned for herself.
“Who are you talking to?” Harper asked.
Olivia dropped her phone in her bag. “Just my dad asking when I’ll be home.” She hated lying to her friends, but she needed to make this decision on her own.
“I love your dad,” Harper said. “You’re lucky you got a good one.” She stood up and nodded toward Milo. “I’m going to go push him in.”
“Wait,” Isla said, reaching for her own phone. “Let me get video.”
The two of them ran down the beach toward Milo, and Olivia took her phone back out of her bag and typed a quick reply to Daniel.Let me think about it.
***
Shane drove alongside Olivia, rolled down the window, and whistled. She stamped her foot to a stop, flung her sunglasses on top of her head, and spun, hands on hips and fire in her eyes. When her gaze met his, the death stare cracked, and a smile formed.
“Oh, it’s you,” she said.
“Disappointed?”
Her sun-kissed skin complemented her brown eyes and highlighted her bright smile. “Not at all. I was worried you were a creeper who wandered into town.” She glanced down the length of the car. “Nice wheels.”
“My uncle let me borrow it until I figure something out.” Shane was still shocked that after his conversation with Mimi, Uncle Grady had popped in and willingly handed over the keys without Shane even prompting him to. He hadn’t had time to stick around and chat, though, which Shane would have preferred over the car, but the car wasn’t a bad consolation prize. The town was small, but walking took time, and Milo had other things to do other than driving Shane from point A to point B.
Olivia bent down, her top dipping forward, revealing a black bikini top. “That was nice of him.”
Shane cleared his throat, bringing his eyes away from the tiny black swatches. “Where you headed? I can give you a lift.”
She bit her lip and shyly batted her eyes. “I was actually heading to see you.”
Warmth spread through his heart, and he ignored how happy her admission made him feel. “Is that so?”
She shrugged. “I knew you were talking to your grandmother today. I wanted to see how it went. See how you’re doing.”
He nodded to the passenger seat. “Get in. I’ll tell you all about it.”
He watched Olivia as she walked in front of the car. Sculpted, tan legs stuck out of jean shorts that melded to her ass. She was in flat sandals today, and while he loved the way her high heels elongated her curves, he preferred her like this. She looked more at ease.
She lifted the handle and pulled, but it didn’t open. Realizing the door was locked, he clicked it open at the exact time she lifted the handle. A laugh rumbled up his throat as he hit the unlock button again just as she lifted.
Her hands went on her hips, and she angled her head down to the window. “Not funny.”
“I’m not doing it on purpose.” The laughter probably didn’t help his case, though. “Don’t touch anything.” He motioned to the lock and held his hand up to her. She rolled her eyes, popping a hip while she waited.
He hit the unlock button, and she finally got in the car with an amused smirk on her lips. Her fruity, floral scent filled the car, quickly becoming a favorite of his. She placed her purse on her lap, crossed her legs on the seat and positioned to face him.
Her bikini tie stuck out the top of her shirt, and he took it between two fingers. “Coming from the beach?”
She nodded. “First beach day of the season with Harper, Isla, and Milo. Harper tried pushing Milo in the water, but he caught her and tossed her in instead.” Amusement flashed in her eyes, and a jealous poke hit him in the gut.
He envied Olivia and her friendships—loved how she lit up every time she spoke about her friends. And more than that, he was jealous at every person who got to see Olivia in that tiny black bikini today.
He leaned over the console and pressed a kiss to her lips. It was supposed to be short and sweet, but desire took the reins, his palms cupping her face and pulling her to him. Her lips were pliant beneath his, and her hands thrust into his hair. Goosebumps erupted on his skin as her fingers trailed from head to neck.
