EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE by CONRAD DEBBY

Author:CONRAD, DEBBY [CONRAD, DEBBY]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: DEBBY CONRAD
Published: 2011-10-10T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

“You startled me,” Frannie said, after emitting a loud gasp. “I asked for Ms. Pierce’s help with these samples you threw at me the other day. I’ve been so busy I haven’t had a minute to go through them.” She hurried back to her desk. “In fact, I have a few phone calls to make.”

Hollin glanced over her shoulder and saw Griffin narrow his eyes as if he were taking in the sketches and notes Hollin had made. He moved next to her, picked up the legal pad and flipped through the rest of the pages. “This is exactly what I had in mind, only it’s hard for me to put it on paper like this. I can’t draw worth a damn either. I sort of just fumble my way through things, and when it doesn’t look right I start over. It costs me plenty sometimes to make all those changes. Thanks.”

Hollin smiled. “You’re welcome. Any time.”

“Is this what you went to school for?”

“Not really. I studied Art History and Literature, but I worked for an antique dealer for the last five years. I watched for the right pieces that would blend with the rest of the current decor of a client’s home. I sort of have an eye for what goes and what doesn’t. At least none of the clients ever complained about my talent.”

He nodded then shrugged. “So, what brings you here today?”

“My mother has agreed to sell the property to the east of us. On your terms,” she added. “Mr. Townsend needs some time though. He’s working on having the property subdivided. It may take a few weeks, maybe longer.”

“No problem. Is your mother okay with this?”

Hollin pushed her chair back and got to her feet. Griffin looked powerful in his blue jeans and oxford shirt, his chest broad and strong, but he also looked tired, worn out. The tiny age lines around his eyes and mouth stood out against his ruggedly handsome face. She wondered if he’d ever been happy, had ever genuinely laughed at anything in his life.

She felt the urge to touch him, but she wouldn’t. Not with Frannie a few feet away. Even though the woman had her back to them now and was talking on the phone.

“No, she’s not okay with it, but she’ll get over it. In time.” She continued to stare at him, taking in every detail of his face. “I wanted to ask a favor of you,” she said finally.

He lifted his brows, looking at her uncertainly. “Go ahead.”

She glanced quickly beyond his shoulder to make sure Frannie wasn’t listening. Griffin must have sensed her uneasiness, because he took her by the arm and steered her past Frannie’s desk, into his office. He shut the door with a soft click.

“What is it, Hollin?” he asked, concern in his deep voice.

“I didn’t realize Mr. Townsend was going to need so much time to divide the property. The roofers are supposed to start replacing the roof on our house tomorrow, and they’ll naturally want paid once they’re finished.

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