Ray of Light (Ray #1) (Volume 1) by E. L. Todd

Author:E. L. Todd [Todd, E. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2017-01-03T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Rae

I pulled my specimen out of the refrigerator then examined a sample under the microscope. It was only day three of the experiment, and there was significant biodegradable material. The bacteria had eaten away the surface of the plastic and it’d become far more flimsy than before.

My experiment was working.

I wasn’t sure how people would respond to it. The fact that bacteria were eating it away would turn off a lot of consumers. But if they knew how much bacteria were in everything they used on a daily basis, they wouldn’t blink an eye over it.

I was on to something.

Heavy footsteps sounded behind me, and I knew it wasn’t Jenny. “Am I interrupting?”

I didn’t need to see his face to know who he was. I recognized his voice the moment he spoke. “No. How can I help you, Mr. Price?” I pulled my gloves off and shoved them into the safety box before I turned to him. I suspected we would run into each other at work sometime, so I was prepared.

He wore a dark blue suit with a gray tie. Like everything he wore, he looked good. Those pretty eyes looked pretty no matter what colors he wore. Even though the suit covered all of his skin, the definition of his arms and shoulders was noticeable.

How did I not sleep with him again? That was a miracle.

“Just came down here to check on things.”

“Talk about micromanaging…”

“Or maybe it’s just an excuse to talk to you.” He came to my side, his arm touching mine.

“I guess I’ll never know.” I turned away so he wouldn’t see how widely I was smiling. The last time I saw him, it was a little awkward. I was practically running from him because it was the only way I could keep my legs closed.

“I’ll tell you…one day.” He eyed the piece under my microscope. “What are you working on?”

“It was the thing I mentioned before. Things are looking good.”

“Want to tell me about it?”

“Would you rather wait until you know if it’s even feasible?”

“Hmm… I’m not the kind of person who likes to wait for things.”

“You don’t say.” I didn’t keep the sarcasm out of my voice.

He nudged me in the side playfully.

“So, how are things in the big office upstairs?”

“Boring.”

I removed my goggles and set them on the counter. “You don’t sound particularly passionate about your job.”

“What gave me away?” His voice was full of bitterness.

“Then why did you take it?” Did his father make him? I found it hard to believe anyone could make Ryker do anything.

He shrugged but never answered. “I’ve been thinking about you lately.”

“Yeah?” I asked. “In a purely platonic way?”

“Not really…” He gave me a perverted smile.

I swatted his arm playfully. “You’re terrible.”

“Any exciting plans coming up?”

“Not really,” I said. “I’ve been helping Rex remodel his bowling alley. His business has been scraping by but just barely.”

“Yeah, opening a business can be hard.”

“Well, he shouldn’t have bought it to begin with.”

He shrugged. “At least he was trying to invest his money instead of blowing it.

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