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Thank you, Princess. I hope you’ll still be in town for the scissor-cutting ceremony. I’d love to have you there.
She doesn’t respond, and I know I’ve pushed too far. If we weren’t three thousand miles apart, I know our relationship—or whatever the hell you want to call it— would be in a completely different place. I try to be cautious when telling her how much I miss her, but sometimes I slip up, which throws a wrecking ball into the conversation. My feelings haven’t changed, regardless of the time that’s passed, and I’m pretty sure I’ve made that clear.
Once the sign is installed, I decide to lock up for the night and head home. It’s been a long-ass day, and the next two weeks are going to be even more hectic with interviews and pre-booking appointments with potential clients.
As soon as I walk into the house, Gryff is at my feet, barking and jumping all over me. He’s so fucking happy to see me every day that it puts a huge smile on my face. I open the front door and allow him to run outside. We have a daily routine now. Every night after I come home, I let him out, and he runs around the yard. Then he chases the neighbor's cat, and I hope he never catches it. Once he’s done, he rushes inside, and I feed him his treats and stock his water and food dishes. He’s a spoiled little shit, and I’m pretty sure I’m the trained one instead of him.
After taking a shower, I relax on the couch, and Gryff lies down next to me. He places his head on my lap as I watch the news and suddenly remember I forgot to text Courtney.
Travis
Hey. It’s Travis King.
How original. I roll my eyes at myself. I don’t know why I’m nervous.
Courtney
THE Travis King? To what do I owe this honor?
She doesn’t even ask how I got her number or she doesn’t care. Either way, I’m ready to make a deal with her.
Travis
I have a business proposition for you.
Courtney
Depends what it is. I might be too busy getting my nails and hair done.
Travis
Way to live up to the cliché.
Courtney
Way to be an asshole.
Travis
Well, it is my specialty.
Courtney
All right, King. Get to the point.
Travis
I heard you’re good at tech shit, and I need help with setting up the new computers at my office with our network and installing the firewall and all of that stuff. I pay well.
It takes her a long time to respond, and I start wondering if asking her was a bad idea.
Courtney
That depends. Can you get me a date with your stud best friend?
Travis
I’d try, but I have a feeling he’s against prostitution.
