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The situation has not been saved. Jake and I cannot agree on a flower arrangement, mostly because he is being a miserable asshole. He wants to go with the one that is cheaper to arrange and I just want to give Cecilia a great day!
“Since you are so insistent on this Miss Ortiz, maybe I’ll just take the money from your salary,” he snaps at me after minutes of going back and forth.
“If you want that department to make you any money then you should be ready to spend. Picking the cheaper option in every instance will not speak well forother potential clients. I thought abusinessmanlike you would know this, Mr. Hunt.” He glares at me.
His phone rings and his eyes light up when he looks at the screen.“Jessica, you called just in time. What kind of flower arrangements did you use for your wedding?”
“That’s very unprofessional,Mr.Hunt,” I tell him with a smirk. Hehuffs indignantly before getting up.He walks out of the office, slamming the door behind him.
“Interesting man,” the florist says and my mouth unconsciously lifts in a snare. “You guys have quite the explosive chemistry.” She makes a miniature bomb and mimes it blowing up. She laughs cheerfully, only stopping when she realizes I’m not laughing too.
“Maybe you should come back tomorrow.” I put on a fake smile. “I’ll have your arrangements ready by then.”
I keep the smile on as she grabs her tab and walks out of the office. “Insufferable,” I murmur and wait for Jake to return. I don’t have towait too long.
He opens the door with a scowl. “Where is the florist?”
I put on my brightest smile. “She had to leave quickly. I promised to get her the arrangements first thing tomorrow morning. Was Jessica any help?”
The look he throws at me is all the answer I need. “Well I have to go now. It’s past office hours and I am quite tired. See you tomorrow, boss.” I slam the door behind me.
I’m not stupid. I know what that was back there. I had acted like a jealous lover with the florist and at the studio. I can’t keep lying to myself. Whatever this thing is with Jake, it’s not just sexual attraction.
CHAPTER10
JAKE
“Mr. Hunt, sir, are you with us?”
“Yes, yes.” I sit up in my chair. “Go on, what were you saying?”
Tristan gives me a curious look. “We need to upgrade our spa services.”
“What do you suggest?”
The woman beside him immediately launches into her presentation, but my mind is already elsewhere. It’s with a brunette that’s far toosharp-mouthedfor her own good.
I can’t stop thinking of the florist’s words today. I had bumped into her on my way into the resort this morning. She was flushed and hurrying out and didn’t see me till her head connected with my chest.
“What’s the rush,” I say, steadying her.
“Sorry, didn’t see you there.” She places a hand on the part of her head that contacted my chest.
“What happened yesterday? I returned and you were gone,” I ask her.
She narrows her eyes at me. “Your girlfriend happened and she made me come over this morning just so she could run rings around me before finally giving me what I need.Ifyou have such a jealous lover, why would you hire her? How do you relate with your female clients?” She shoulders past me.
It has bugged me all day.Bella, acting like a jealous lover. The woman acts like it would bring her great satisfaction if I was six feet under. And why does the idea of Bella being jealous please me?
The meeting is over, but I am still deep in thought over Bella. There is a knock on my door and Samantha walks in. I can’t help but notice my disappointment that it wasn’t Bella.
“Miss Ortiz dropped this off while you were in a meeting.”Shedrops the file on my table and I open it. Attached to it is a small note.
I found one that works for both of us becauseI’m tired of fighting you, boss.
I smile at the note. Only Bella would find a way to throw sarcasm in my face, even in a note. I look up to see Samantha smiling at me. “Is there something else, Samantha?”
“Nope, not at all.” She still hasasmile on her face as she walks backward out of the office. “Just happy to see you smiling, boss.”
