Page 59 of Fever

Chapter Fifteen

“Okay now, you’ve got to make this quick.”

Carla folded her arms as she readjusted herself in the passenger seat.

“What’s the rush. Your date isn’t for another few hours.”

“I’ll need that time to get ready.”

Carla looked me up and down. “What’s wrong with what you have on?”

“It’s what I wore to my interview.”

“It’s still hot. I like it,” she offered.

“Well, thanks. I think Mrs. Hathaway liked it, too.”

At Carla’s puzzled look, I explained. “The lady who hired me.”

“Oh, your new boss,” she popped with a little stank in her voice.

“Don’t be mad. Look at it this way. Once I get my foot in the door, I can check out what other positions they have available and get you on.”

Carla’s frown spread slowly into a reassuring smile. “Yeah you can!” she said.

I nodded. “See and you were getting ready to give me major attitude.”

“Not major.” She pierced her fingers together. “Just a little.”

“Mmhmm.”

“So, since you’re in a rush, I need a quick favor.”

My eyes rose in surprise. “I’m listening.”

“Can you introduce me to Jacob?”

I sat back in my seat. “Josiah’s brother?”

“Yeah…”

“How do you know him?”

“Duh, I’ve seen him on every major news channel just like all the others, and he is gorgeous.” She swooned.

I dropped my eyes to her. “What if he’s a dog?”

Carla pushed air out of her lips with a frown. “What is up with you?”

“What?”

“You know those brothers don’t dog women!”

“I don’t mean like that. But he has all the potential to be a heartbreaker just like the rest of them.”

“Well hell, maybe that’s a chance I’m willing to take. Just introduce me!” She pouted. “We’ll work out the specifics later.”

I smirked. “Girl, is that why you had me come all the way over here?”

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