Page 21 of Tempt Me

“Look,Max,I’ll justgetoutof hereand letyou gotobed. It’slateand I haveclassestomorrow.”

“Classeson a Saturday?”heasked incredulously.

“Imeanttosaystudy. Ihavetostudytomorrow.”

“You can turnaround,youknow,”hesaid,getting tired of talking toher back.

Her shoulderstightened. “No,I don’tthinkthat’ssuch a good idea.”

Heshrugged. “Iwashoping wecould talkaboutthejob.”

“I reallyshould begettinghome.”

“Meet metomorrowfor breakfastthen.”

“I—”

Hecouldfeelanotherbrush-offcoming.Ifshedidn’ttakethejob,he’dhavetogothroughan agencyandwhoknewhowlongitwouldtakethemtofindsomeone.Gigiwas herenow.Shewas good with Erin,andshehadpassedhisfirsttest. “Letmeatleastfeed you tosaythanksforhelping meouttonight. I’dfeela wholelotbetter aboutitsinceyou refused totake my money.”

Therewasalong pause beforesheexhaled quietly.“Okay.”

Hesmiled.“Okay.I’lltextyoutheaddressoftheplaceinthemorning.It’llprobablybearound nine.”Hewalked hertothedoor.

“Good night,Max,”she said asshestepped intothehallway.

“Good night,Gigi.”

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