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“You too scared to have lunch with me?”
“Why would I be scared?”
“I’m not sure. Maybe because you think I’m hot.”
That forced a laugh of disbelief out of her.
“I can’t believe you just said that.”
“Why? The hardass boss of Falls Lodge isn’t allowed to have a humorous disposition?”
“Look, Ted, I didn’t mean—”
“I was messing with you, Mandy. Lighten up.” He put his hands in his pockets and smiled at her. “What do you need to buy?”
“My aunts have bedding, linen, and kitchen stuff.”
“So, bed base, you need a new mattress. Sofa and chairs?”
She nodded.
“Jack and Rory helped me pick a table and chairs.”
“You’re obviously a community project.”
“Very funny.” Mandy looked at a small cabinet.
He walked her through the room, and when they reached the front again she’d picked everything she wanted.
“You’re good.”
“I had to have the final say in the lodge furnishings, right down to the napkins. I got good at it. Bas!”
“Don’t yell at him like that. Go and see him.” Mandy hurried into the garage to find Bas.
“That’s how men communicate.” Ted followed her.
“Is that how you communicate to your staff?” she shot over her shoulder.
“No.” His reply was defensive. “Sometimes they deserve it,” he added. Mandy ignored him.
“Bas, can I pay you for the furniture and the bed base I’ve selected? I’ll get the rest of the things next pay day.”
Bas wiped his hand on the oily rag he usually had handy.
“Sure thing.”
She showed him what she wanted, and he said he’d deliver them after she’d made a date to move in.
“I have my car,” she said to Ted. “So I’ll meet you after I’ve signed the contract.” Was she actually going out with him on a lunch date, or a friend date?
“Yours isn’t ready yet, Ted. Can I have more time?” Bas added. “I found a few more issues.”
“Okay, I’ll come by later,” Ted said.
They headed out into the sunshine.
“I’ll drive you,” Mandy said, opening her driver door.
