Page 35 of Desperate Needs

Me

Who is this? You’ve reached a private number.

He replied immediately, and my heart started to thud.

Connor

You’re funny in the morning. Dinner tonight. Chez Paul. 7PM.

I grinned.

Me

Not sure if I can make it. I’ll have to check my schedule.

Connor

Clementine.

Me

Good news. I think I have an opening for you.

Connor

Christ, Woman, I almost spilled my coffee.

Me

OMG. I didn’t mean that kind of opening!

Connor

Funny and naughty in the morning. I’ll remember that Darlin’. Just save the rest of your dirty jokes for me. Now tell me you’ll see me later.

Me

Goodbye.

Connor

Clementine.

Me

Okay, I’ll see you later. Goodbye, Mr. Bossy Pants.

I tucked my phone back into my leather portfolio just as Pop rounded the corner.

“Hey there, Pumpkin. How are you? The ride in okay?”

“Yes, it was fine. Everything is good.”

“Good. I sent you some paperwork via email. I need to start the process of transferring access to your files to Jameson today. Best to get him acquainted with everything asap.”

I nodded, already on it. But Pop just stood there with a wistful expression on his face.

“What is it?” I asked.

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