Page 14 of Dark Obsession

“I’m Scott.”

Keira pulled her hand quickly away from his.“Well, thank you for stopping by.”

Scott stuck his hands in his pockets.“Oh, I can stop by anytime you want me to.I could show you around, or we could go somewhere and eat.”

Keira tried to hide the grimace that crossed her face and failed, but since his gaze was stuck on her breasts, he didn’t see it.

“Scott, unless you’re going to buy something, you need to move on, hun.Keira and I are busy working.”

Keira released a relieved breath when Vicki came to stand beside her.

Scott glared at Vicki.“I’m just talking.”

“Well, now is not the time.”

“Maybe we could talk when you’re not working?”he asked hopefully.

“I don’t think she’ll be able to do that, Scott.I don’t think her boyfriend would like it.”

Keira was shocked at the lie but kept quiet.

“You have a boyfriend already”?A queer sound came from his throat when she nodded.“But that’s not fair.You didn’t give the rest of us a chance.”

Keira looked at Vicki, confused.

“Scott, they’ve known each other before she moved to town.Don’t worry, there is a woman out there for you.”

Scott moaned in irritation and slapped his hand against his thigh.“People keep saying that, but I don’t believe it anymore.”

Keira smiled gently.“I’m sorry, Scott.”

Both women watched as Scott left the store, glancing back once.The look sent a chill down her spine.

“What the heck was that about?”Keira asked.

“I should have warned you.That’s Scott Ridley.He’s lived here his whole life.He’s a nice enough guy, but he gives most people the willies.He’s not mentally challenged, just a bit slow, but he’s harmless, I promise.I’m sorry, I hope I didn’t overstep saying you were dating someone, but if he had known you were single, he’d never leave.”

“No, don’t be sorry.I’m glad you did, and that you were here.He made me nervous.”

“Hopefully, he’ll stay away.If he doesn’t, keep telling him you already have a serious boyfriend.”

“Yeah, I’ll definitely do that.”

“It’s time to close down the shop.What did you think so far?”

They’d had a steady stream of people all day, and that time had flown.Now her thoughts went to her date tonight.“I think I’m going to like it here very much.”

“Good.It’s going to be so great having you here.I know Layla has wanted you here for the last year.She talked about you all the time.”

“What can I say, I’m a great sister.”

Vicki chuckled and rolled her eyes.“Yeah, whatever.I’m going to lock the front door.”

“Great.I’ll start counting up the sales we made today.”

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