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“Is this why you’re protective of her?”
Daniel shook his head. “I’m protective of her because behind all the bullshit you see, and the bitchy attitude, she’s a very kind woman. She gets hurt way too easily.”
The phone on Daniel’s desk started to ring.
Without being told to leave, Slade was already gone, closing the door behind him. Moving up toward the main desk, he saw Cassie eating some kind of pasta salad.
She was staring at her screen, and doing some typing.
“Mrs. O’Ryan called again. She said that aliens are attacking her field, and that if you don’t come soon, they’re going to impregnate her.” Cassie smiled over at him.
“Just another day in the office.”
“She went into a great deal of details. You’d have loved it.” Cassie held out her food. “Want some? It’s a Caprese pasta salad. Really good.”
He took the bowl and the fork from her hands, and took a bite. The flavors were amazing, and he leaned against the wall.
“So, I was wondering what you’re doing Friday night?” he asked.
“Me? I don’t know. Probably read or something.”
“Well, I know this really great movie that I picked up the other day. It’s supposed to be really good.”
Cassie turned to look at him. “You’re inviting me to watch a movie?”
“Why not? I’m being generous here. It could be a scary movie.”
“Very true.” She chuckled. “Fine, fine. I’ll grab some popcorn. When will you be playing it?”
“At around eight o’clock. You think you can make it for then?” he asked. Why was he doing this? Asking her out to watch a movie. It wasn’t a big deal. Not really. He could ask a woman out to watch a movie.
He’d intended to spend the night by himself, drinking a few beers, and just relaxing. There was nothing wrong with having a bit of company.
“I’ll be there.”
Slade handed her back the empty bowl. “I can’t wait.” What made it even worse for him, was the fact he really couldn’t wait.
