The Boss's Convenient Proposal by Barbara McMahon

Author:Barbara McMahon
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2013-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVEN

A WEEK later Ginny had almost forgotten the kiss. At least that was what she told herself endless times during the day whenever the memory of that night arose.

The first few days Joey was home from the hospital were hectic. Mindful of her obligation, she took an hour or two each day to check the mail. The office phone was switched to ring in the house and she took messages from there. Mitch spent the week in Dallas, not even returning home in the evenings.

She wondered if he deliberately stayed away, but found it unlikely. He did what he wanted and wouldn’t be embarrassed by her flight that night. She was the one who wished she’d handled things differently, more sophisticatedly.

She had been a wildly willing participant in that kiss. Why wouldn’t he think she’d be opened to more? Especially in light of what he knew of her history.

But she’d been hurt too much by the defection of Joey’s father. She was a coward—afraid to risk her heart again. Especially with a man who had buried his own heart with his wife and child.

Ginny finally put in a full day in the office, filing letters and reports, answering the phone, receiving faxes from Mitch’s far-flung empire. She was growing adept at office work and liked it. Maybe she’d try for a desk job when she returned to Florida instead of working at the Shrimp Shack.

Just before four she heard a familiar engine in the driveway. She rose and hurried to the window in anticipation. Mitch had returned. Ginny watched as he walked into the house, with not even a glance in the direction of the office.

She sighed softly, knowing her decision to flee the other night had been wise, but wishing things were different. Wishing she could make Mitch remember what it was to embrace life to the fullest, to enjoy the companionship of another, to plan for a future together. To love.

She blinked, and drew in a sharp breath.

She was not in love with her boss!

Delaying as long as she could, Ginny stretched out her final tasks, not wanting to appear anxious to see Mitch, just because she hadn’t seen him in days. She had spoken briefly to him on the phone—it wasn’t enough.

Finally at close to five, she shut off the computer, turned on the answering machine and headed for the house. She’d check on Joey, change for dinner and try to contain her impatience until she saw Mitch again.

It wasn’t necessary. As soon as she approached Joey’s room, she could hear the deep rumble of Mitch’s voice.

“So how come you don’t have a little girl anymore,” Joey asked.

Ginny quickened her step. She hoped Mitch wouldn’t blast her son with some scathing answer. Joey was just a little boy.

She couldn’t hear the words, but the tone was soft, quiet. Pausing at the doorway, she surveyed the scene before her. Emaline was sitting in the rocker next to Joey’s bed. Mitch was perched on the edge, with what looked like an entire arm of action heroes spread out on the bed around Joey.

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