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“Do you, now?”
Her smile was pure siren. “Oh, yes. I have a particular skill set. Never had complaints before. I’m highly imaginative in the office… and out. I’m confident, but I’ve also learned over the past few months, I’m not always right. Hmm… guess that means I’m flexible. In the office… and out.”
Graham grew aroused thinking about her flexibility and particular skill set. Thank goodness he was behind the desk. “You sound like an interesting candidate, especially the flexible part.”
Tess lifted one shoulder in a sexy shrug. “I’d be happy to prove it to you, um, that is, if I get the opportunity.”
Graham swallowed and looked at his hands. “How soon would you be able to start?”
“When do you want me?”
Morning, night and day. He cleared his throat. “As soon as you’re ready.”
Tess’s eyes deepened. “I’m ready now.”
His heart literally started beating faster. Was this merely about working for Ullo, or was this about something more? With him? God, please let it be about more than a job.
“Good,” he said, rising slightly and offering his hand.
She rose and placed her hand in his. Perfect fit. “So does this mean I have a future here?”
“I believe it does.”
She rubbed her glossy lips together again. “Do you have an office policy on employees dating?”
“You’ll need to fill out a disclosure statement. We like to be aboveboard here.” His thumb stroked the curve of her finger.
Tess jerked her hand away. “Good to know.” Then she turned, shouldered her attaché case and walked to the door.
Graham dropped his hand. “I’m guessing you think the interview is over?”
She spun around. “I was simply locking the door.”
Graham laughed.
Tess shook her head. “I’m kidding, of course. Another one of my good qualities—a good sense of humor.”
“You were kidding?” Graham didn’t want to look so confused, but he knew he must have.
“This is a job interview. Business only.” Tess looked at him like he was stupid.
Something in his stomach sank. “Right.”
“But I was hoping you could recommend a place for drinks. I’m thinking I want something local… and close by,” she said with a Tess-like twinkle in her eye.
Graham couldn’t stop the bubble of happiness that sprang to life inside of him. “Well, there’s this place called Two-Legged Pete’s—”
“Two-Legged?” she cracked.
“Yeah, the guy who owns it has a sense of humor, I guess. It’s not far from here and I hear they have great stuffed mushrooms and will turn the TV to baseball if you ask nicely.”
She tilted her head. “I love baseball. Think I’ll stop by there around”—she looked at her wrist where her Cookie Monster watch popped out from beneath her blouse—“five thirty?”
“That’s a great time to go to Two-Legged Pete’s. I met the woman of my dreams there once.”
“You don’t say,” she said, a smile creeping over her face. “Well, then I’m definitely going so I can meet the man of my dreams.”
Graham grinned like a goober, but he didn’t care. “He’ll be there.”
