Page 84 of The Golden Scoop

Three dots pop up. Disappear. Then come back again. I’m staring at the screen like it’s going to decide my fate.

Mills

Hi, babe.

How’s set going?

Babe. Heat rushes straight to my face, and other places that are not helping my focus right now.

Wow.

What an upgrade from ‘Matthew.’

I’ll take it.

Mills

After yesterday…

And don’t think it doesn’t pain me to say this, but⁠—

You deserve it.

That good, huh?

I shouldn’t push my luck. I know that. But teasing comes so easy with her, like it’s second nature. Can’t help it.

Mills

Not the best I’ve had, but good for you.

A chuckle slips out. I can read right through her.

Funny.

You weren’t saying that yesterday when you were begging me not to stop.

It’s okay though. You know I love a challenge.

Mills

I DID NOT BEG.

I grin like an idiot, thumb hovering over the keyboard, already thinking of five different ways to push her buttons and deciding, very to my dismay, not to take it too far.

“Is that Emma?” Ben asks, working product into my hair. “Tell her I say hi.”

“You don’t want to be involved in this conversation.” I laugh.

“That spicy?” He gasps. I shoot him a look. “Alright, alright.”

You keep making things more and more interesting, honey.

Mills

I might have to stay away from now on.

Not sure you can handle me being around all day.