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“Of course, Will. Scott’s been under a lot of pressure at work and there was a case with a woman who was the same age as me, same height, same hair color…I think it got to him a bit,” she lied wondering why she just couldn’t admit to it. A few simple words and it could be over…but if Scott heard about it, he’d kill her instantly.
“That would get to anyone I think,” he said kissing her temple. “Let’s look over this information before dinner?”
“Sure,” she agreed as they sat down.
She took her time getting ready and checked the dress to make sure it covered the fading bruises then took down her hair letting it fall around her shoulders and down her back. It should distract anyone from the slight discoloration of the last whelp that’d finally healed. It was a shorter skirt than Scott liked which was why she’d only worn it once, but he wasn’t here and she felt like wearing it again, plus the sleeves balanced out the skirt along with hiding the bruises.
She opened the door and moved into the sitting area giving Will a smile as he turned to look at her.
“Wow, you look incredible Liv…and your hair, you should wear it down more often.”
“It’s a bit much sometimes for the office; I’d have it in my tea or coffee all the time.”
“True…and it might not look as good brown,” he teased as they went downstairs. He kept adjusting his tie and she stopped him outside the restaurant and shook her head.
“You still haven’t discovered the secret behind a decent tie knot, have you?”
“Nope, I usually just leave them tied but this one went to the cleaners after the salsa incident.”
“Right,” she replied, grinning at the memory of their taco night a few weeks prior. Scott was away interviewing a suspect in another town, and she’d enjoyed three nights alone. Well, once she was finally at the house. She’d spent each evening with Will in the office, having dinner and doing not much of anything when it came to actual work. She finished with the tie, helping it to lie flat finally and glanced up at him, unable to keep the smile off her lips. “Better?”
“Perfect what would I do without you Liv?”
“Go crazy and have to hire a new assistant?”
“True,” he agreed sliding his hand to rest along the small of her back as they moved into the restaurant.
She didn’t know why but it felt right, natural, and didn’t worry her in the slightest. She saw the couple heading their way and was glad about her choice of dress as the man’s wife was dressed to dazzle. “Wow can you say cleavage?”
“I think he was hoping to distract me what do you think?” Will asked with a grin at her. “Thomas, good to see you again and this must be Janice.”
“It is and who is this gorgeous creature?” Thomas questioned.
“This is my incredible assistant Olivia.”
“So, you’re the one who helps me find this guy. You are one lucky man Will, a booming company and a sensational wife.”
“Oh no, we’re not…” she said shaking her head, her heart fluttering wildly at the thought of being Will’s wife.
“I don’t get to call her that one, but her husband did allow me to bring her here so I guess I’ll throw a few extra dollars to the policeman’s next charity,” Will added.
“Your husband is a police officer?” Janice asked.
“Detective with the homicide division at home, unfortunately he’s stuck on a stakeout right now.”Unfortunate for him, the small voice in her head reminded her making her smile more.
“Lucky for us then…and you it seems Will. Do you get help from all of your assistants with your ties?” Thomas inquired making her slightly uncomfortable with the smirk he shot Will.
“Only Liv, we practically grew up together. Her brother was my best friend from the time we were sixteen when we moved to town and Liv was the cutest little ten-year-old. She’s still pretty cute but thankfully she’s left the stuffed bunny behind,” Will replied making her grin.
“He’s not left behind; he just has a special spot on the memory shelf,” she countered.
“How long have you been working together?” Janice asked smiling at them.
“Six years, I graduated with my associates but was bored with college life and Will’s assistant was retiring. A phone call and a dinner later, I was hired.”
“Best decision of my life I assure you,” Will admitted.
“So it would seem…now let’s talk business,” Thomas stated.
