Page 79 of Chasing Dreams in Eversley Village

Mitch shook his head. ‘I’ve only seen her do that to one other person.’ He gave a little smile.

Holly felt a lump in her throat, realising he must be referring to Vanessa.

‘She’s been pining for you, and keeping me awake at night. I’ve been shattered. I’ve had to let her into my room.’

Holly bit her lip. ‘Sorry, I guess I may have spoiled her a little bit while you were away. Although I’ve trained her to behave in public, I wasn’t so strict behind closed doors. Do you want to leave her with me tonight? So you can get some sleep?’

‘I don’t want to impose. You already put up with her for two weeks.’

Holly laughed. ‘I said I’d do whatever I could to help you out at the moment. If it helps you get some sleep, then that’s how I’ll help.’

Trixy yapped.

Holly laughed. ‘See, she wants a sleep-over.’

Jaz appeared behind Mitch. ‘What’s this about a sleep-over?’

Holly felt her face heat up. ‘Trixy is staying here tonight.’

Jaz winked. ‘Well me and Ju Ju have to get back to the pub. He left Simon, the barman in charge. He’s training him up in management, to take the pressure off.’

Mitch smiled at Holly. ‘I’ll be off too, then. If you need help bringing the painting down tomorrow, let me know.’

Holly shut the door as soon as she was alone. Even though she knew any relationship with Mitch was not a great idea and mixing business with pleasure should be avoided, she could not help feeling excited about taking the picture down to him the following day. Especially after the near kiss they had experienced earlier. She smiled to herself as Trixy jumped up at her legs.

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