Taking the Job by Kelsie Rae

Author:Kelsie Rae
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kelsie Rae

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Derrick

We head back to my townhome after picking up one large meat lover’s pizza, one dessert pizza, and a side of cheesy bread.

We say goodbye to Jude, who jumps in his SUV and drives off to meet up with his date for the night, leaving Bree and me very much alone.

I’m a little hesitant to walk her into my home. I know I said it was just pizza, but it doesn’t really feel that way.

Last night was different. I showed up unannounced in hopes of catching her in a lie. I had ulterior motives in going to her place. Tonight is all about being with each other because we like being around each other. And that scares the ever-loving crap out of me.

Taking a deep breath, I try to calm myself down. It’s just pizza.

My arms are full of empty calories and carb-loaded goodness as I lead her into my house. After setting the pizza boxes on the table, I turn around and watch her take in my place.

I know she was here this morning, but apparently, she didn’t stop to take a good look around, because she’s soaking up my living environment like it’s the first time she’s stepped foot inside.

“I like your home, Derrick. It suits you,” she states, smiling softly as her eyes scan the decor.

My place is very modern. Everything is either chrome, black, or white, with straight lines and sharp corners. Probably not the best place to raise kids, but it works as a bachelor pad. My nieces and nephews live out of state, so I always go to their house whenever we get together. I have a few modern paintings hanging on the walls with pops of color, but overall it’s very fresh and monochromatic. Some might even call it cold, and I hope that’s not what she was hinting at when she said my home suits me.

I don’t want her to think of me as cold. I want her to see me as warm and inviting. I look around my main floor with fresh eyes, wondering what she sees in my family room that fits me so well.

“Care to expand on that little comment?” I ask anxiously, while trying to come off casual.

Grinning, she continues, “I just mean everything is clean, attractive, polished, and has a specific function or use. You also have very little clutter. Did you ever notice that? I’ve never met a guy who lives in such pristine living conditions. You’re not one for knickknacks are you my friend?” Her smirk causes my stomach to tighten.

Before I can even think of a response, she’s rambling again. “I’m not going to lie. This place is pretty much the opposite of my apartment. Everything I own is mismatched or secondhand, and I don’t own anything white. Not that I don’t like the color, mind you. I’m just guaranteed to spill something on it within five minutes. Speaking of,” she says, getting distracted and pointing her finger at me, “don’t let me get off my bar stool until my pizza is completely finished.

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