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Chapter 13
EVIE
I’m standing with my back resting against the door as Rhett apologizes.
Only when the cold becomes unbearable, and I’m shivering uncontrollably, do I open the door slightly. I’m relieved to see that Rhett is not in the room as I pick up the sweats. I close and lock the door before I let the water run so it can warm up first.
Stripping off my clothes isn’t easy as it sticks to my skin like glue. When I’ve finally undressed, steam fills the bathroom. I step into the shower and lean my forehead against the tiles as the warm water chases the chill from my body.
My mind turns to everything that’s happened today. For five months Rhett has basically ignored me, and now this? I don’t understand any of it or his weird behavior.
The man stripped down to his boxers in front of me!
My face flushes as I remember every muscle and inch of golden skin that my eyes got to feast on.
I’ve never had a crush on a guy before. Hell, I was too busy surviving to think about the opposite sex, or dating for that matter.
But whenever I get to see Rhett, my hormones sit up and notice while my heart swoons.
I know nothing can ever come of it, but it sure doesn't stop me from hoping.
I should be angry with Rhett for tossing me over his shoulder like that, and for bringing me here instead of taking me home, but I can’t.
A smile plays around my mouth because I liked it a little too much when he turned all caveman on me.
And the two slaps to my butt.
My stomach flutters and my skin tingles just from remembering what it felt like to have his hands on my body, even if it wasn’t meant to be sexual.
Sigh, I reach for the soap and start to wash my body when I remember how harsh he spoke to me. All the good feelings evaporate into the steam, and my heart grows heavy.
The only reason I didn’t argue with him about showering here is because he said the last thing he needs is me getting sick. He thinks it will cost him more money should I ever get ill, but he’s wrong. Now that I have a job of my own, I’m going to start taking care of myself. Soon I’ll be able to tell Rhett he doesn’t need to pay for anything else, and I’ll be in a position where I can begin to repay him everything I owe.
When I’m done showering, and my body is warm, I quickly dry myself off before stepping into the sweats. They’re a bit too big, and I have to roll the waistband over a few times. When I pull on the shirt, it falls to my butt.
I glance down at myself and pull a face at the unflattering sight. Picking up my wet clothes, I hope I can use Rhett’s dryer, that way I won’t have to stay in this oversized outfit for too long.
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I feel out of place as I go in search of Rhett. I haven’t seen any of Rhett’s friends since he started helping me and I’m hoping that I don’t run into any of them.
Walking through the living room, I hope I’m heading in the right direction.
When I get to the kitchen, I’m relieved to see that none of the other guys are here. With a little luck, none of them are home.
My eyes find Rhett where he’s drinking coffee while staring out the window. He’s still shirtless, and the view of his muscled back sends tingles racing through my body. Even though he was rude to me, I can’t be angry with him.
My eyes drop to his butt, and I let out a breathy sigh. He’s got one hell of a sexy behind. I should know. I had a close-up view of it earlier.
He turns around, and my eyes dart up to his face, hoping he didn’t catch me gawking at him.
“Come get some coffee,” he says.
I take a few steps forward before I remember the wet clothes in my hands.
“Do you have a dryer I can use?”
He sets down his cup, and the movement draws my gaze to his chest. I wish he would put on a shirt because it’s way too distracting to have him running around without one on.
