Total pages in book: 20
Estimated words: 18413 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 92(@200wpm)___ 74(@250wpm)___ 61(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 18413 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 92(@200wpm)___ 74(@250wpm)___ 61(@300wpm)
“I’ll call next time. I thought I was doing you a solid. It’s Saturday night, go have a life,” I throw out as I power off the computer.
Since Reed bought the shop a few months ago from Bob and Martha he’s been all over my ass. I’ve been here for three years now and I know what I’m doing. He’s the one who knows nothing about coffee shops.
I don’t actually know what he does, to be honest, because I don’t ask. That said, he shows up here with a variety of cars that cost more than some homes. That’s not coming from owning this place. His clothes scream money too, even if he doesn’t say a word.
I reach down under the desk to grab my purse then get my keys.
“Who do you love?” he asks, and I blink up at him in confusion.
He heard me on the phone with Erin? I try not to fidget with my hair as he stares at me, waiting for an answer. It’s been a long day and I know I’m a hot mess. I’m guessing my makeup isn’t far behind. I wouldn't bother putting it on but it can hide the dark circles under my eyes when I don’t get enough sleep. Last night was one of those nights.
“Are you going to answer me?”
“Why do you care?” I snap as I stand up.
Reed knows absolutely nothing about me. A few times I thought he might be into me with all the staring, but he’s never made a move. I think he stares at me because he doesn't like me and is annoyed that I don’t fawn all over him. We don’t run in the same world and that shit would never work between us. He also doesn't know I have a kid because I don’t tell anyone about Lucas.
I grab a pen off my desk and walk over to the calendar. I write in the days I know I’ll need time off for the wedding without saying a word.
“I care, that’s why.” I can feel him come up behind me. “Why do you need all those days off?”
“I haven't taken a day off in forever.” I would always switch with people if I could so that I could have the hours. “I’ve got a ton saved up and I want to use them.” I’ve been stockpiling them in case of an emergency.
“I didn’t say you couldn't. I asked why.”
“I need some time off, okay?” I slip past him but I can’t help when my boobs graze his arm. He’s the one who stood so close up my ass. I go back to the front and grab the ridiculous invitation from Erin while Reed is hot on my heels. “I’m leaving. You got the door?”
“Yeah,” I hear him murmur as I push it open and keep on walking toward my car. I need to get home and get Lucas. During the day he stays with Mary, who lives across the hall from me.
I unlock my car and put the invitation on the passenger seat. When I turn around I once again run right into Reed. It’s dark in the back alley at night and we’re alone. I should probably be scared since Reed is three times my size, but my body is anything but.
“Jenna.”
“What are you doing?”
“When it comes to you I never know what I’m doing.” He lifts his hand and his thumb traces my bottom lip. I’m so shocked by the contact I don’t say anything. “Drive home safe.”
He looks pained as he takes his hand away from me and takes a step back.
“Good night,” I mumble as I get in the front seat and start up my car.
Reed stands there watching me the whole time as I pull out. My heart doesn't stop racing until I’m almost home, but it’s not from fear.
I guess we’re more alike than I realized, because when it comes to Reed I never know what I’m doing either.
Chapter Two
Reed
I check my watch again and then close the laptop. It’s almost time to go. Stretching my arms above my head, I walk into my closet and try to decide what to wear. My boxer briefs are tight even after getting off twice. I readjust but it’s no use.
It’s hot out today, which is probably why Jenna wanted to wear her threadbare tank top. Not to drive me wild, I’m sure. But after watching her on the security cameras, I could only jerk off and think she did it for me.
Six months ago I was in town on business and stopped for a coffee. One look and I was done for. Jenna was behind the counter and the place was packed. Someone else got my coffee order and I don’t even know if she looked my way. I couldn’t take my eyes off her, and I ended up ordering food. I sat in the corner out of her sight and watched her for hours. I was late for my meeting, but I didn’t care. I watched how she moved, how she smiled at people. It was like seeing sunlight for the first time in my life.