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I wished that it was an idle threat, but I knew she meant it. Ovi believed that this was her last day in the office.
Taking the seat across from her, I waited, not so patiently. The factory was closed for the day and our reservation at New Hope was fast approaching.
A few more keystrokes and then she closed the laptop. Looking at me she said, “That was the last one. You have everything you need.”
Not exactly. I need you not to despise me.
Standing, I said, “Then I guess we can go. Would you like to stop at your house and change first?”
She wrinkled her nose. “Why? This isn’t a date. It’s a meeting over dinner. What I am wearing is fine.”
It wasn’t her attire that I was hoping to change. She didn’t look relaxed or comfortable. My gut said that when we arrived at the resort, it was only going to become worse.
“Then I suggest we go because we have dinner reservations for six.”
“Give me the address and I will meet you there,” she replied.
“It’s private access only. We will need to take my SUV.” She peered at me and I added, “Your vehicle will be safe here until we return, or we can drop it off at your home along the way. Whichever you prefer.”
“Home.”
That was the first promising thing she said.
We locked up the office, and I followed her to her house. She didn’t go inside which surprised me. When she was in my car and we were on the road, she asked, “How did you manage to get a reservation at the resort?”
“You figured it out,” I said.So much for a surprise.
“It’s the only place in Tabiq with private access. Normally you must be a guest to enter.”
“I almost forgot that you worked there before,” I stated.
She shot me a look. “How do you know that? I don’t believe I shared that information with you.”
“No, you didn’t. Dean remembered you. He mentioned it to me yesterday.” I was leaving it at that. She didn’t need to know what else he’d shared with me.
“I’m surprised. I had limited interaction with him. I can see why you two are friends,” she stated.
“Not sure what that is supposed to mean.”
“You’re both all business. You don’t let personal feelings affect your decisions.”
Really? I hired you. Dumb business decision.Dean had no problem voicing that either.
“I thought you were going to take your father’s advice and be open-minded tonight,” I reminded her.
“Please, don’t speak to me about my father,” she requested as we pulled up to the main gate and the security guard checked our credentials.
Once we were cleared, I pulled into the parking lot and found a spot. When I turned off the car, I asked, “Why? Trye and I don’t have a hostile relationship or anything.”
“Because I asked you not to. That should be enough, shouldn’t it?”
I nodded. “You’re right. I won’t mention him again.” I got out of the car, walked around, and opened the door for her. Giving her my hand, I helped her out. The SUV was perfect for being all terrain, but a bit too high if you were wearing high heels.
When we got to the resort, we were met by a hostess who said, “Welcome Mr. Rio, Miss Mayas. Your table is ready and waiting. Please follow me.”
She took us through the lobby and down a long hallway until we reached large glass doors.
“What are we doing here? The dining room is the other way,” Ovi said.
