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She ignores me and cranks it a third time. To my surprise, after ten seconds of coughing and screeching, the engine turns over. The car roars to life.
Savannah gives me a thumbs up and pulls off. I just shake my head.
All the time, I am wondering how the hell I’m supposed to pull off this project for Rex. And with pretty Savannah standing too close the whole time… I’m sure it’s a recipe for disaster.
I’m too attracted to Savannah for us to work together. I’ll always be on tenterhooks, thinking that something may happen. How can I not be with someone as beautiful and charming as Savannah?
I want to do more than kiss her. I want to bang Savannah like a bass drum. And the emotional train wreck that I am, that would be a mess. She doesn’t deserve to be drawn into my world of hurt and confusion.
Sighing, I shake my head as I pull my car onto the dirt path.
8
Savannah
What am I supposed to wear on the first day of work for a hot boss with a grumpy outlook? I look at myself in the mirror, critically. This lacy pink dress paired with cream-colored tights and glittery gold pumps looks great. But does it say ‘I’m here for serious work?’
My phone chimes in distinctive tones. Two long ones, three short ones.
That’s the Cupid’s Arrow notification. I pick it up and navigate to the bright pink and red icon. You have two arrows waiting in your quiver, the app tells me.
I have been so busy for the last few days that I managed to forget that Cupid’s Arrow even existed.
I quickly swipe through both of the would-be suitor’s profiles. One man holds a fish proudly as he grins at the camera. Underneath the photo is the caption, Working as a fisherman fills my days. Will you fill my nights?
Blech! He is definitely not the type I’m fishing for. I quickly swipe left to let the app know that I’m not interested in him.
The second man is also a bust. While he’s more conventionally attractive, he’s wearing a dark suit and looking at the camera with a somber expression. But the kicker is the caption.
Traditional women only! Must be a virgin. Fatties, hookers, pick-me girls, and hoes need not apply.
“Gross. Also, hookers and hoes are basically the same thing, I think.” I send him to the trash where he belongs. No judgmental assholes in my quiver, thank you.
My ideal man is one who walks down the beach, shirtless and shoeless, strumming a guitar. He’ll have long blond locks, an impressive eight-pack, and he’ll pick flowers to tuck behind my ears. Romantic words will be coupled with chivalrous gestures.
But most of all, he will be as positive and sunny as me. That’s the part I find really hot.
Closing the app, I toss my phone on my bed. I pick up a different dress from the bed and consider it. There is a knock at the door, followed almost immediately by my big sister shoving it open. Her honey-blonde hair is curled into tight ringlets, her short black dress has white collar and cuff accents, and the heavy swoop of black eyeliner makes her green eyes look enormous.
“Savvie…,” she starts, then stops. “You’re dressed cute. Are you going somewhere?”
“Just to a new job,” I say. I glance at her with suspicion. “Why?”
She flaps her hand at me. “Nothing. I was going to ask you to watch Dexter for a little while. But I can just take him to work with me.”
Dexter comes running into my room at full tilt, full of so much energy that some of it comes out of his mouth in a scream.
“Aunt Sav!” He barrels into my knees and then peers up at me. “Did you know that dinosaur fossils have been found on all seven conti-.”He looks at my sister. “How do you say it?”
“Continents,” she supplies.
“Yeah. Did you know that Aunt Sav?”
I kneel down, grab his hands, and twirl him around. “Nope. That’s super cool. I had no idea.”
Birdie ruffles her son’s hair. “Can you go grab your dinosaur shoes? We have to go in a minute.”
I check the time on my phone, then panic.
