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“He also said you’re going to the fundraiser.”
“I am.”
“Save me a dance.”
“No,” I say with a teasing smile.
Since I don’t get many male clients, I struggle to unscrew the jar of balm. Jack notices. He reaches for it, unscrewing it easily, and hands it back.
“Thanks.”
I dip my fingers in, scooping a small amount out. After rubbing my palms together, I apply it to his hair and style it to the side.
“Don’t waste your time, I’m just going to put my hat back on.”
“Oh, no, you’re not!” I reach for the cap with my fingertips and toss it onto Kylie’s chair. “You look hotter without it.”
He cocks an eyebrow and smirks. “Hotter?”
“Better.” I smile coyly. “I meant better. I mean, you are the fire chief. You need to look the part.”
“I can’t believe you’re stealing my favorite hat.”
“Consider it a favor,” I reply with a grin. “You’ll thank me later.”
He stands and turns to the mirror. “Looks good.”
I swallow the words, reminding him that I’m a licensed professional. Now I understand how Kylie feels when I inspect her work.
His eyes find mine in the reflection as he reaches into his pocket. “What do I owe you?”
I give him a little shake of my head. “Nothing. You’re all set.”
“Savannah, I didn’t come in for a free haircut.”
My belly flutters. “Then what’d you come in for, Jack?”
“I needed a haircut and I wanted to ask you to dinner.”
I was not expecting that. A man like Jack Perkins seems like he skips dinner and goes straight for dessert.
God, I want to say yes, but getting involved with someone in Camden doesn’t sit right. It’s a small community and, if word gets out, we’ll be the talk of the town. I went through that when I got pregnant and am not looking for a repeat.
“I don’t know if that’s such a good idea.”
“Why not? You don’t have a boyfriend.”
I place my hands on my hips. “I don’t, but how do I know you don’t have a girlfriend or wife stashed away somewhere?”
He laughs, shakes his head, and reaches into his pocket, tossing a fifty on the counter on his way to the door. “Your father was right about you.”
I snatch the money and chase after him, rounding the corner before does. I shove the bill against his chest. “I don’t want your money! And what did he say?”
“He said you’re the most stubborn woman he’s ever known.”
I narrow my eyes and meet his playful ones. “I’m not stubborn. I’m strong- willed! And I’m not stupid enough to fall for a guy just because he looks like he stepped out of an Armani commercial.”
The corner of his mouth twitches, sliding his lips into a crooked grin. “Thanks for the compliment, but this,” he motions to his face with a serious expression, “is nothing. What’s really holding you back?”
