P.I. Bear (Return to Bear Creek Book 7) by Harmony Raines

Author:Harmony Raines [Raines, Harmony]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: General Fiction
Published: 2017-08-16T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Ten – Sam

Sam slipped into the restroom, and deposited his toolbox, and took off the coveralls he had pulled on over his normal clothes. Normal for Sam was worn denim jeans, a blue shirt, and his favorite leather jacket, also worn. What could he say, he liked what he liked and could never see the point in suits and ties.

But as he left the restroom and sauntered down the hallway toward Mr. Delamere’s office, he realized he was somewhat underdressed. Oh well, he had other skills that were more valuable than a designer suit.

“Can I help you?” the woman at the desk outside Mr. Delamere’s office asked.

“Hi there, Marty is expecting me.” Sam flashed her his best smile. The smile that said he belonged, even if his clothes didn’t.

“I’m sorry, you are not in Mr. Delamere’s appointment book.” He cast his eyes over said book, even though they both knew she was right. But Sam was never going to let on.

“Really! Marty is slipping.” Sam pulled out his phone and scrolled through, before turning it toward the woman who Sam supposed had Lia’s job. “See, I texted him last night to say I was in town and Marty replied to let me know he was free around eleven.”

It all sounded so plausible. “He’s not really free.”

“He’s taking his nap, good old Marty, always a creature of habit.” Sam gave the secretary a wink. “But he would rather see me than sleep. He said to just go on in when I get here.” Sam nodded his head, indicating the message on the phone. “His old PA, Lia, knows me, and never asks questions. I’m sure Marty simply forgot to tell you I was coming.”

“Well, I am under strict instructions not to disturb him at this time.” She looked unsure, and Sam felt his usual gut-wrenching feeling of uneasiness that hit him every time he put someone’s job on the line. But he had to get into Martin Delamere’s office, and this was the quickest way since he had no appointment.

“Well,” Sam said, sucking his breath in through his teeth, and looking at the closed office door behind him. “You could always go and wake him up.” He raised his eyebrows and rolled his eyes. “Actually, that might not be a bad idea, he can vent his crabbiness on you instead of me.”

“Well. I don’t know…” Her voice trailed off as she glanced at Sam to the door behind which her sleeping boss lay. It was a good thing Lia had filled Sam in on Mr. Delamere’s regular routine.

“Listen… I’m sorry, honey, what is your name?” Sam asked.

“Angela.”

“Angela. I should have guessed, you have the air of an angel all around you.” He waved his hand and then gazed into her eyes. “And what man wouldn’t want to see an angel when he opens his eyes.” Sam got off the desk. “I’ll wait for you to wake him.”

Angela didn’t move. “Mr. Delamere is not going to want to see me.”

“He’s a grump, isn’t he?” Sam said conspiratorially.

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