Page 55 of Under His Obsession

She looks beyond me, and I follow her gaze to see Khloe laughing with the kids. It brings a smile to my face.

“Bevey told me you had a new friend. That her?” She fiddles with the bright pink scarf around her neck, lifting it over her head to block the sun.

I laugh. “Oh, is that how she put it? And yes, that’s Khloe.”

“Bevey is just happy to see you enjoying more than work.”

“Why is my love life suddenly everyone’s concern?”

“It’s not right for a man to be alone.”

“I’m fine alone, and Khloe is nothing more than my assistant.”

Who I sleep with.

“Uh-huh,” she says, and I shake my head, letting it go.

“I need to speak with the foreman.” I nod toward the new schoolhouse.

“You go. I’ll take good care of your assistant until you get back.”

“Amelia,” I warn, and she laughs and brushes me off. I head to the new school and stand back to take in the progress.

“Will.” I turn at the sound of Lyron’s voice. I extend my arm and his big palm closes around mine, squeezes with a firm handshake.

“Lyron, my friend. It’s good to see you.”

Lyron takes off his ball cap and uses his arm to wipe away the moisture on his forehead. “She’s coming along good, no?” he says, his accent much like Bevey’s. “Right on schedule.”

“That’s good to know. The sooner we get those kids out of that old school the better.”

He shakes his head. “Not healthy at all.”

“How’s the family?” I ask.

“Raeni is no longer coughing, now that we’ve moved into the new housing complex. Clean running water and no mold. It’s heaven.”

I put my hand on his back. “Glad to hear it.”

“How is your family?” he asks in return.

“Doing well. Granddad is still as stubborn as ever.” I wink.

“And a wife for you?” he asks. I just shake my head.

“I can’t get away from it,” I say, and he laughs.

“It’s not natural, Will,” he says.

“You’ve clearly been talking to Bevey.”

He whistles innocently. “Come, I’ll show you through.”

I follow him into the building, and I’m pleased to see how fast it’s come together. After the inspection, I bid him a farewell and make my way back to the girls.

My girl.

Whoa, where did that come from?

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