Catching Serenity by JoAnn Durgin

Author:JoAnn Durgin [Durgin, JoAnn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: SonShine Books
Published: 2013-09-14T22:00:00+00:00

~CHAPTER 25~

“Based on the results, I think we make a great team.”

Jackson didn’t pose it as a question this time, as he so often did. Turning in a slow circle from the middle of his office, Serenity surveyed their handiwork. “I think you’re right, professionally speaking. Not bad at all, especially for a first effort.”

He was standing so close, their shoulders touched. His nearness was unsettling in a good way as he turned to face her, his eyes bright. “You were spot-on about the chair rail, and the pale yellow above it is the perfect backdrop for all the great photos you helped pick out,” Jackson said. “I like that you’re a real hands-on kind of girl.” His cheeks flushed and he ran a hand over his hair. “That sounded a whole lot better in my head. Sorry.”

Serenity swallowed her grin at his thinly-veiled reference to what she’d said to Hayley. They’d never discussed that little episode, but perhaps it was for the best. “Isn’t that what all good decorators do? Get personally involved in satisfying their client’s needs?” She shook her head as he laughed. “You’re a bad influence on me.”

“In answer to your question,” he said, “the good decorators hire someone else to do the dirty work for them. But the truly great decorators like you? They do it themselves because they pay close attention to detail and are insanely committed to their clients.” He nudged her shoulder. “In case you missed it, that was a big compliment.”

“They must teach you that in Faking People Out 101 in Shrink School. I was stuck on the insane part. On the other hand, it could be that some decorators are neurotic and control freaks and have this insatiable, compulsive need to make sure everything’s done just so.”

When Jackson laughed, she liked how the corners of his eyes crinkled, making him even more attractive. “Well, speaking for myself, I couldn’t be happier, and I’m going to recommend my decorator to everyone I know. Which reminds me, I need more of your business cards.”

“Thanks for all the free advertising. Much obliged.” Retrieving her purse, Serenity opened a small case and placed a handful of her cards on the top of his desk. “You know, Jackson,” she said, taking the bigger chair in front of his desk while he dropped into his desk chair, “I’ve lived in Croisette Shores most of my life, but I think you know more people than I do.”

“Not true, but a lot of them seem to believe we’re dating.”

“Don’t know why they’d think that.” Her gaze fell on his business cards in the holder on the desk. It featured a simple cross in the background, like the one mounted on the wall behind his desk. Made by Jackson’s grandfather, it served as the perfect focal point for his office. A beautiful reminder of the ultimate price paid to cover the sins of man.

“Probably because we’ve been spotted together all over town buying everything from stuffed animals to light fixtures and paint,” Jackson said, interrupting her musings.

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