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“Hey, wh”
“You need to be able to see where you’re going,” I said.
We walked a few steps in silence before she said, “So how long have you lived here?”
“Eight months.”
“How do you like it?”
“Love it. Pretty quiet, great views.” I walked into the townhouse, remembering the box I carried was labeled “office.” “Hey, where’s the office?”
“This way,” she said, leading me toward a hallway.
“Are you new to the area?” I asked.
“No, I just wanted more space. I was living in a downtown apartment close to work, and I realized I hadn’t seen grass in a while. I’m hoping putting some space between me and the office will help me…” She shrugged. “Work a little less, I guess.”
I smiled at her as she set her box down next to mine. “You sound thrilled about that.”
She met my gaze and I felt the tug of an invisible string, urging me closer to her, but I kept my feet planted.
“I’m hoping my friends will let me count working from my home office as self-care,” she said lightly.
I could easily picture her in this room, wearing glasses with her hair pulled back, dressed in pajamas as she curled up in a chair and read something. But what did she read for work? Probably dry legal documents. I was pretty sure she was an attorney.
“And what do you”
“Hey, Elle,” Sam said, appearing in the office doorway. “I’m going to pick up some drinks; I’m dying.”
“Oh, I’ve got stuff,” I said. “Beer, water, fruit juice?”
“Water,” Sam said, wiping the back of her hand over her brow. “I’d love some water.”
“I’ll go grab it.” I looked back and forth between the women. “Anything else? I’ve got fruit, stuff for sandwiches, cheese, nuts…”
“Lies!” Dom yelled out from another room. “He does not have nuts. I’ve seen him naked! It’s freakish.”
I shook my head as both women laughed. Dom never knew when to take it down a notch.
“Just some water would be great,” Elle said. “I’m ordering pizza later. You guys are obviously invited to stay.”
“Wish we could, but we have a work thing to go to this afternoon,” I said. “And he’s kidding. I have testicles.”
Elle smiled, her blue eyes lighting up with amusement. “Good to know.”
“She’s single,” Sam blurted from the hallway. “Just FYI.”
Elle closed her eyes and shook her head, her face flushing pink.
“Good to know,” I said, grinning.
She opened her eyes, the corners of her lips tugging up into a smile. Our eyes locked and I felt that unseen string tugging me toward her again.
Yeah, I definitely wanted to get to know my new neighbor better.
CHAPTERTWO
Elle
