Night Shift: A Grumpy Sunshine Age-gap Workplace Romance by Evie James & Craig Richards

Author:Evie James & Craig Richards [James, Evie & Richards, Craig]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Three Sided Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2024-03-20T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter fourteen

My heart raced as we got out of the Uber and headed for the revolving doors, our heels clicking on the pavement. Bethany, Marissa, and I had barely made it a few steps when I caught sight of Atticus and Dr. Sinclair.

They stood just ahead of us, engaged in what seemed like a casual yet intimate conversation. Vanessa was breathtaking in a floor-length red gown that complemented her tan skin flawlessly. Her thick, dark brown hair fell in perfect waves down her back. She was the ideal image of refined beauty. Atticus was beyond dashing in his dark bespoke suit that was obviously crafted to fit him perfectly. Every stitch, every seam, was tailored for his frame. The fabric, a deep shade of midnight blue, caught the light with his every movement, enhancing his already commanding presence. It was complemented by a crisp, white shirt and a tie that subtly echoed the darker hues of his suit, striking a balance between elegance and authority. His hair, usually a tangle of rebellious curls, had been styled to a neat, understated elegance, framing his face and drawing attention to the sharp angles of his jaw and intense winter-gray eyes. There was an air of effortless grace about him tonight, a natural charm as he stood at Vanessa’s side. Together, they resembled Hollywood movie stars who had stepped straight out of a glamorous red carpet event.

“Wow,” I muttered under my breath, unable to tear my eyes away from them. Jealousy seared through me, and I suddenly felt awkward, painfully aware of my short, borrowed party dress. I wasn’t even in their league.

Atticus caught me staring, dropped his chin toward his shoulder, and smiled at me with that game on look as he grazed his thumb over his bottom lip. His gaze drifted down to the tips of my shoes before quickly returning to my eyes. I was paralyzed. His scrutiny sent my anxiety spiraling as my bottom lip quivered. How could I have ever imagined he’d be interested in more with me? No, more had never been an option.

“Sam, don’t worry about them,” Bethany whispered, and I broke my fixated stare away from the man who’d forever changed me.

Marissa, noticing my discomfort as well, joined Bethany. They quickly closed ranks around me, their voices a steady stream of chatter designed to distract. “Come on, Sam, let’s check in,” Marissa said, stepping up beside me and guiding me forward.

Bethany leaned in. “Ignore them. Tonight is about having fun, remember?”

Despite their efforts, my gaze inadvertently met Atticus’s as we passed by. The glance we exchanged was charged. In his eyes was a mix of emotions I couldn’t quite decipher. It was heated, intense, and for a brief moment, the world around us seemed to blur into the background.

Biting hard on my lip to break away from his spell, I hastened my steps and focused on moving through the door as it revolved, not wanting to get run over. I was determined not to let the momentary connection with him disrupt the evening.

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