The Abby George Series by Anne Kemp

Author:Anne Kemp
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Open Road Media

CHAPTER NINE

It was an easy packing job—bathing suit, cover-up, some shorts and T-shirts, a couple of sundresses, and a pair of jeans. Abby started to pack a sweatshirt, then laughed at the thought of even needing it on the island, tossing it back into its cubby.

When everyone had disbanded after the meal, Abby had decided she wanted to pack for the trip. She tackled her clothes first. Then, thinking she was alone in the pool house, she looked for her toiletries so she could get them organized when Andrew appeared in front of her wrapped in a towel. Abby’s thoughts could only remind her she was in a no-touch situation.

His South African accent seemed a little thicker when he spoke. Or maybe Abby was just hearing everything in slow motion.

“Are you okay, Abby?”

Abby realized she was hard-core staring at his abs. Wow, she thought. Never thought I was an ab girl, but wow …

“Umm … ” she cleared her throat, which sparked a coughing fit. Andrew watched her with amusement.

“What I meant was, yes, I’m fine. I was just wondering if the towel you had on … if that was mine and then I kinda zoned out. You know, wondering why I’d pack it when we’re going to a hotel.”

The smile that played on Andrew’s beautiful full lips was torturing Abby for some reason. She wasn’t sure if he was truly humored by her or was fighting the urge to make fun of her. And the electric current that was generating between them was not helping matters one bit.

“The towel? Ben said I could use it. If it’s yours, my apologies. Want it back?” He was grabbing at the edge, teasingly, as if he was about to take it off and hand it over.

Abby shook her head and laughed nervously. “That’s okay. Keep it on, there, sailor.” She took a hot second to recover. “I just like to pack for any situation. Makes me a little neurotic, I guess.”

Andrew nodded his head, turning around to head up the steps to Ben’s room so he could change. “Neurotic. Yes, just what I was thinking as well.”

Abby snapped her attention his way to make sure he was teasing. From the smile that had enveloped his face, she could see he was.

“Yeah … Well, back to packing.” Abby found herself awkwardly playing with the rings on her fingers yet again.

Andrew opened his mouth to say something when Ben walked in.

“Hey! You done? I need to shower, then we should go grab a beer, right?”

Andrew turned his gaze away from Abby, focusing on Ben. “Sounds good. Give me five.”

“Ben, leave out what you want to take tomorrow and I’ll pack it for you. That way you guys can get out of here. Cool?” Abby was desperate for anything to keep her mind and hands busy.

Ben and Andrew both let out a whoop of excitement. “Told ya, Andrew. Abby’s the best. I got lucky.” Then Ben bolted up the stairs to get ready to go out.

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