Drew

Easy and to the purpose. So why did her chest clench? Drew appeared to know precisely what to say and do to interrupt by her defenses. She felt moisture path down her cheeks, and swiftly wiped it away.

Earlier than she may second-guess herself, she dug her cellphone out of her pocket, and shot Drew a textual content.

Acquired the flowers. They’re lovely. Thanks. – Beth

Solely seconds handed earlier than he responded.

You’re welcome. Name you tonight?

She didn’t hesitate to answer.

Sure. – Beth

Smiling, she laid her cellphone down on the counter, and acquired again to work. Ben was her previous, and so far as she was involved, he was going to stay there. She had the potential of a brand new relationship with Drew. A relationship that wasn’t constructed on lies. She was going to focus on that and overlook Ben ever existed.

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Chapter 12

“You holding out on me?”

Drew shoved his cellphone again in his pocket and picked up the nail gun he’d been utilizing earlier than answering Beth’s textual content. “Why do you say that?

Shawn had referred to as Drew late the night time earlier than and requested if he may assist placed on a roof. He used to work with Shawn lots on his days off again once they have been on the identical crew. Now, as a rule, they’d conflicting schedules.

His former captain and good friend dropped one other bundle of shingles onto the roof and leveled a stare at Drew. Shawn raised his eyebrows. It was a glance Drew had seen typically. It was the you’re-full-of-shit look.

Whereas he was reluctant to inform anybody about Beth, he knew he may belief Shawn. “Her title’s Beth.”

“Is it critical, or simply enjoyable?”

It was a legitimate query. Shawn knew all about Drew’s wilder days. He additionally knew Drew had settled down over the past two years. “Hopefully critical. We’ll see what occurs Saturday.”

Shawn started laying down one other row of shingles. “Large date, huh?”

Drew grinned and continued to work. He’d been considering lots about his upcoming date. It couldn’t be overly sophisticated since he needed to work the subsequent day, however he needed to ensure it was memorable on the similar time. “I’ve been attempting to determine the place to take her.”

They labored facet by facet for a number of minutes earlier than Shawn responded. “What does she like?”

“She likes historical past.” Drew shrugged. “We haven’t talked about all of it that a lot. And I do know she likes films. I suppose I may take her to a museum, however she doesn’t get off work till three. That doesn’t depart us a lot time.”

“It is a first date, proper?” Shawn requested.

“Yeah.”

Shawn nodded. “And also you wish to make a very good impression?”

“After all.”

“Take her to a live performance within the park. You’ll be able to pack a picnic dinner for you each. Ladies love that form of factor. Plus, in contrast to the remainder of us, you may truly cook dinner.”

They each chuckled. Drew had taken some ribbing from the blokes on the station once they discovered he wasn’t a complete slouch within the kitchen. That was till they have been those benefiting from his information.

The extra Drew considered Shawn’s suggestion, the higher it sounded. It will be good to spend the night underneath the celebrities with Beth, listening to music.

The solar was dipping low within the sky by the point they’d completed the roof and cleaned issues up. Drew stated goodbye to Shawn and drove dwelling. As quickly as he walked within the door, he stripped out of his garments and headed for the bathe. As soon as he didn’t really feel as if he have been sporting a second pores and skin of dust and sweat, he totally meant to name Beth. He’d been dying to speak to her all day. Seeing her the earlier two days had spoiled him.

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