Ryker by Schwehm Joanne

Author:Schwehm, Joanne [Schwehm, Joanne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction - literary romance - New Adult
Publisher: Joanne Schwehm
Published: 2014-07-06T12:00:00+00:00

FAITH,

I HOPE YOU’RE HAVING A GREAT FIRST DAY. DINNER TONIGHT?

TEXT ME AND SAY YES.

ERIK

I put the card back in the envelope and smelled one of the tulips. I smiled as I sat back in my chair and texted Erik.

Me: Thank you for the flowers.

Erik: You’re welcome… and…

I smiled.

Me: And yes.

Erik: Great! Text me when you’re done for the day. I can either pick you up or meet you somewhere. We can keep it casual and go to The Pub.

Me: Sounds good. I’ll go home and change and meet you there. How about seven p.m?

Erik: See you then.

My door opened as Lisa knocked and asked, “Are you ready?”

I grabbed my purse. “Yes, let’s go.”

On our way to the elevator, Lisa explained that Mr. Haverty had been called to a meeting, so it was just us for lunch. We took her car. She suggested we go to a diner around the corner from our office. I knew the area well, and I loved it there.

The small restaurant was relaxed and comfortable. Max and I had been there several times. The smell of pickles and fried food hit my nose. Nothing like a good burger to make me feel better. We slid into a booth and were greeted by our waitress.

We didn’t need menus, so we just ordered. Lisa only had an hour for lunch, but she said I could take longer. I didn’t want to do that; an hour would be plenty.

“So before we get into the nitty gritty of the office, tell me who sent the flowers! Was it your parents?” She smiled as the waitress set our Diet Cokes in front of us.

I took a sip. “No, they were from—”

She practically foamed at the mouth as her eyes landed on something behind me. “Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God! Do I look okay? The guys from the band I love are here.” She grabbed her lip gloss and quickly applied it, smoothed her hair, and even fixed the flatware in front of her.

Meanwhile, I prayed it was a different band. I closed my eyes when I heard my name. Shit! I turned to see Max and Ryker.

“Hey, Faith.” Max leaned over and kissed my cheek. “Are you on a lunch break?”

“Yeah, I am.” I didn’t dare look at Ryker. “This is Lisa. She works with me. Lisa, this is—”

Her glossy lips parted before I could finish. “You’re Max Morrison.” She looked around Max. “And you’re Ryker. I love Raging Urge. You guys rock!”

Max smiled. “Hi, Lisa. It’s good to meet you, and thanks for liking our band.”

She totally fangirled on them. “Are you kidding? I love, love, love you guys. Are you the one who sent Faith flowers?”

“You got flowers? From who?” Max raised his brows and looked at me with a grin.

“Erik.”

“That was nice of him.”

I nodded. “Yes it was. He’s a really nice guy, and apparently he knows how to treat someone he cares about.”

Max’s face said it all. He knew everything and wasn’t going to acknowledge my comment.

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