Second Act (The Backlot Series) by Kimberly Page

Author:Kimberly Page [Page, Kimberly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: PageMedia, LLC
Published: 2024-12-12T00:00:00+00:00

twenty-five

. . .

WYATT

This is the first time I’ve gotten a good look at Blair’s house in the daylight. The white stucco and navy shutters and front door give the small bungalow a coastal feel. A covered porch sits on one side, featuring a wall of windowed doors that slide open for easy access to the outdoor living space. Two cozy chairs and a couch complete the look. It’s exactly something I would imagine her living in, and I wonder what the inside looks like.

Blair is already waiting outside on the porch steps for me. I check the time again to make sure I’m not late. As I park and exit the car, she walks down to meet me.

“You look stunning,” I say.

My eyes roam her body from top to bottom, taking in the light purple dress she’s wearing. It’s strapless, with a structured bodice showcasing her curves. The flowing skirt hits the ground but slits on both sides of the dress, so when she walks, I see layers of fabric tangled with her bare legs and strappy heels.

“Thank you.” She watches me appreciate every curve of her body. “You look nice.”

When my hand grazes her upper arm as I help her into the car, I notice the goosebumps, and a thrill runs up my spine, knowing I affect her. “This old thing?”

That gets me a smile.

I’m already dressed in my best-man tux so I can have more time with Blair and be available to help Jake with whatever he may need without worrying about when I can get ready.

I slide into the driver’s seat and fasten my seat belt before looking over at her.

“All ready?”

I reach out to squeeze her hand and am relieved when she doesn’t pull away.

“Before we go, we should talk about the other day in my office.” She hesitates but then turns slightly in her seat to face me.

“Sure. We can talk about anything you want.”

“I think I just got caught up in the nostalgia of everything, and I’m sorry. It was unprofessional, and I don’t want to lead you on at all.” She’s twisting the bracelets on her wrist as she talks, avoiding direct eye contact.

I don’t respond immediately, giving her space to say more. I regret nothing, and I’m willing to wait if she needs time to work through her confused emotions.

“It’s obvious we have an attraction to each other, or had an attraction, but we are completely different people now. You know nothing about me, and I know nothing about you.” She finds her confidence and meets my stare.

“You admit there’s an attraction?” I say, attempting to lighten the mood a little, but I understand what she is saying. As much as I want to ignore our working relationship, she’s not wrong that we should remain professional. At least for now.

I place my hand on her thigh. She looks down at it and then back up at me with heat in her eyes. There’s no denying we have a connection. I pull my hand back and focus on the road ahead.

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