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Savannah made disappointed noises, but she didn’t try to convince her to stay.
Felicity dared a glance at Austin, who was still holding the folder with the signed documents and frowning at a spot somewhere over Felicity’s left shoulder.
“If you’re finished with that, I’ll take it back to the office,” she said. It seemed to snap him out of his trance. He handed her the folder.
“All right, you all have a good night.”
As she walked to the door, Austin walked with her. She had the feeling he had something to say, and she wasn’t sure she wanted to hear it, especially if he was going to take issue with her telling Savannah about their dinner at R’evolution.
It was a business dinner. I get it. Even if Savannah was waxing on about it being oh so romantic, I didn’t join in. Besides, you chose the restaurant.
“I hope Kevin knows how lucky he is,” Austin said in a low voice, his left hand braced on the frame around the elevator.
Wait. What?
“I know I’ve already said this, but it bears repeating. He’d better not mistreat you.”
Did he think when she said she had plans tonight that she had a date with Kevin?
She bit her bottom lip as she racked her brain for a way to tell him her plans were actually with Maia, who had just gotten back from her trip and wanted to take her to dinner in appreciation for her taking care of the corgis.
But there was that vibe again. That slight hint of...what? Jealousy?
Maybe she was way off base, but why else would he have such a bad reaction to a guy he’d never met? Yet, the minute his sister suggested he bring her to the family dinner tonight, he acted as if Savannah had suggested he elope with Felicity.
Clearly, Austin didn’t want her, but he had a real problem with the thought of Kevin having her.
Maybe it would be good for Austin to stew a little bit.
Let him think I’m seeing Kevin tonight. It might give him pause and make him take stock of what he wants.
Chapter Six
“What the hell is wrong with you, Savannah?” Austin fumed after he walked back into the living room after showing Felicity to the door.
“No, Austin, what the hell is wrong with you?” Savannah countered. “Felicity is a beautiful woman. I was just trying to make it easier on you to ask her out.”
Austin gave his head a sharp shake. “You can’t just invite someone to Mom and Dad’s on a whim like that,” he said. “Especially if it’s to further this matchmaking game of yours. For your information, I have eyes. I can see that Felicity is a beautiful woman. She’s also my assistant. You’re barking up the wrong tree. I can’t even act remotely interested in her because I’m her boss. Having a little fun with my assistant is a fast track to a sexual harassment lawsuit. Are you trying to bankrupt the family business? Because it sure seems that way.”
Savannah shook her head. “I’m not buying it. I think the whole boss-employee thing is a convenient excuse. Because it’s not the fact that you aren’t interested in her, you’re not interested in anybody or anything except work, and if you’re not careful, you’re going to work yourself into an early grave. I love you too much to stand by and watch you do that to yourself. You have to stop being such a grump and loosen up. At least allow yourself to have a little fun.”
He crossed his arms over his chest, a protective armor. “Are you finished?”
Savannah blinked at him. “No, I’m not finished. Are you kidding?”
“Well, I’m not either,” Austin said. “Your ‘have fun’ prescription is good in theory, but not everyone has the same idea of fun.”
“Fair enough,” Savannah conceded. “What is your idea of fun, then?”
“Well, it’s certainly not taking the afternoon off work to fight with my sister. Talk about someone needing to loosen up. Are you playing the role of pot or kettle today?”
Savannah smirked and waved away his question with a flick of her wrist. “Okay, here’s my idea of fun: I want to take Chaz to Bourbon Street. He’s never seen it. Why don’t you come with us and ask Felicity to join you?”
“Did you hear a word I said?” Austin asked.
