Meeting Madison by Regina Wade

Author:Regina Wade [Wade, Regina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-06-22T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

Mason

If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.

If you’re going to San Francisco, you’re going to meet some gentle people there. — Scott McKenzie, ‘San Francisco’

I’m glad that I can’t see my own face because I’m certain it’s stuck in a rictus of utter disbelief.

“You can’t be serious.” I shake my head at Maddie in confusion.

After another restless night on the couch, I was up and out of the cliff house before her alarm this morning. Somehow, even after spending all day in her presence yesterday, I woke up craving more of Madison like strong espresso by first light. Even a hard run along the shoreline and an icy shower at the gym hadn’t been enough to shake the cobwebs of Maddie from my head.

Everything about my new assistant is intoxicating. I love the fire in her dark eyes, the brilliance of her sharp wit. Her dazzling smile and killer performance yesterday is something I’ll never forget. The image of her in that dress and those heels is forever imprinted in my mind. Even the way she challenges me at every turn is a breath of fresh air.

Case in point: Madison could have picked literally any place in the Golden State to celebrate our excellent teamwork yesterday. But here we are, still on the hotel grounds.

“It won’t kill you, Mason,” Maddie’s eyes flash with a mixture of exasperation and humor as she nudges me forward. “Some people are happy to eat here. I think it’ll do you some good.”

She’s dressed much more casually for our celebratory lunch date today. The curve-hugging jeans and deep red top are part of the California casual work wardrobe I had the designers leave in her possession. I can’t help but notice she’s paired the look with another set of sky-high heels.

No complaints from me.

“No, no. I know the food is good,” I give her a placating look, holding open the door to the small wooden bungalow that serves as the employee lunchroom. “I hired everyone in here, remember? I wouldn’t have anyone working at the Pine if they weren’t the best.”

I take off my Ray-Bans, waiting for her to walk in. It allows me to be a gentleman and gives me the added bonus of checking out Maddie’s generous ass as she saunters in ahead of me.

“It’s just… a cafeteria?” I rock back, making a show of taking in the place for the first time. “I don’t think I’ve ever eaten at one. Ever.”

Maddie’s eyes narrow, as if she can’t decide whether to be amused or horrified.

“What about school?” She finally asks, realizing I’m not pulling her leg.

“Private catered lunches. Each of us had our own chef. Please stop glaring at me, Mads. It’s not like I had a choice. I was a kid.”

Each word out my mouth seems to be igniting a new reaction in the center of her gorgeous brown eyes. Disbelief. Indignation. Irritation.

There’s something in me that wants to poke at her. I like that Maddie challenges me.

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