Page 25 of Wintertime Heat (Holiday 1)

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Wondering how much trouble I was in for snapping at a parent, and a rich one at that, I follow him into his office.

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He doesn’t sit down, his hands fidgeting.

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I wonder what’s wrong with him.

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“Am I in trouble, Mr. Collin?” I ask, hesitantly. “If this is about Mr. Tanner, I- “

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“What?” He asks, in a distracted manner. “Ah, no. It’s great that you’re looking after his son after school. It’s good PR.”

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I rock back on the balls of my feet, “Then?”

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He blushes.

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He actually blushed.

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“I just wanted – I mean, I was wondering –“

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I tuck my tongue in my cheeks and ask in a blunt manner, “Is this about Scarlett?”

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When his face turns even redder, I let out an even breath, “She’s single, if you’re wondering.”

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Collin shifts on his feet, “Ah, do you think she’d be interested in – If I were to ask her out, would she be receptive?”

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I wonder at that.

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Collin and Scarlett were worlds apart.

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“I think she would. I’ll have to ask her.”

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