Never Saw it Coming by Bernadette Marie

Author:Bernadette Marie
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: tattoo, new love, denver, series romance, opposites attract, new start
Publisher: 5 Prince Publishing

Chapter Eighteen

Mike stood a few feet back from the wall and studied the two paint samples he’d painted. He’d give it a few days to decide which shade to go with. His mother had always taught him to look at it in the dark, the light, bright sunlight, and dim as well. Let it grow on you, she’d say.

As much as he wanted to get a move on the apartment—and perhaps get out, he knew his mother’s advice was still good.

He picked up the notebook from the kitchen table and his tape measure. As soon as he painted, he would hang new blinds. If he measured for them and ordered them, they’d be ready just in time. There were three windows in the living room and one in the bedroom. It wasn’t going to be a huge cost, so he thought he’d opt for something a little better than what was there.

Later he’d set up a time to have Gabe come up to the apartment, and they could discuss the kitchen, bathroom, and the bedroom. He had some storage ideas to make the bedroom a more effective use of space.

The thought caught him and made him laugh. Bedrooms were used effectively enough, if one was lucky, he amused himself as he heard the knock on his door.

Setting the notebook on the table, he hurried to the door and pulled it open.

Esther and Tracy both stood in the hallway with grins adorning their faces.

“Well, this is a fantastic surprise. Come on in.”

“We hate to bother you,” Tracy said, dropping her woven bag on the table. “I brought tea. Can I interest you in some?”

Mike shut the door. “I think I have a teapot. I’ll start some water. Have a seat.”

“Do you mind if we sit at the table? We have some things we want to go over with you.”

Mike opened the cupboard and looked around. He’d been right. There was a teapot up on the top shelf. He pulled it down, filled it, and set it on the stove.

“What could you ladies want to discuss with me?”

Esther took her jacket off and hung it on the back of the chair before sitting down. “I was telling Tracy about your thoughts on investing in that property.”

“Oh, and what do you think?” he posed the question to Tracy.

“Well, I have to admit, I thought it was something I’d like to get in on. Now that I’m up here,” she whistled, “I’m convinced I was right. You do wonders to dark, desolate spaces.” She looked back at him after scanning a glance over the updated room. “I want in,” she offered as she clapped her hands together and the arm full of bangle bracelets jingled loudly.

Mike chuckled. “Really? You both want a piece of this?”

“We do. We can finance a great deal of it. But it would be your manpower and know how that gets it going in the right direction.”

He could feel the permagrin on his face tugging at his cheeks. “I can’t think of two more enthusiastic partners.

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