Page 29 of Her Arranged Alpha
They didn't say anything to me, just stood there and stared. I turned away, looking at some of the plants instead. I chewed on my lip, feeling that the atmosphere was tense.
"Oh, Hazel and Ruby. What can I help you guys with?"
"We were here to place an order for the golf course. We need eighteen vases with twenty roses in each vase."
Joshua nodded his head. "Like last year for your golf league?"
The ladies nodded their heads. "Yes, and have them dropped off."
Joshua nodded again. "Sounds good. I have your numbers if I have any questions."
They turned, looking back at my bags, then me, before turning towards the door. Once they were outside, I looked at Joshua. "I don't think they like me."
He snorted. "They don't like anyone. They are the wives of the owners of the golf course. They act like their shit doesn't stink."
I nodded, walking back to the counter. "Well, that's great."
"That's okay, you have me as a friend, and I'm way better. I don't gossip about people unless it's really good news."
I couldn't, but I laughed, finding I had missed him as a friend. He'd always like a brother.
"Here, take my number. Call me sometime." He slid me a paper with his number written on it. "My wife will love you. We will have to have you over for dinner sometime."
I smiled, feeling eager.
I left the flower shop feeling a little better than when I went in. Sure, I wasn't getting smiles from everyone, but I wasn't doing half back for myself. I was just heading down the sidewalkwhen I noticed that Maddox was walking towards me. His eyes went to my bags, and he raised an eyebrow at me.
I expected him to ask why I was out already. Questions like what I was doing, but I didn't expect him to smirk at me.
"You look like you've been busy."
I swallowed. "Well, I was trying to meet and greet. I ended up buying some things."
His smile widened. "Good job."
He walked past me, and I just stood stunned. I looked over my shoulder, watching him walk away, and I wondered if I was missing something.
Chapter 11 - Maddox
I wanted to stay and chat with Jillian a little more, but I was already late for the meeting with the guys. I left my office a little late and found Jillian's car was parked just across the street. I decided I would just do a quick look to see how she was doing. I wanted to make sure she was at least doing okay, that no one was bothering her.
I hadn't expected to see her with some shopping bags, looking perky. She looked happy, like she was in her element, and it threw me. I had expected to find her confused and unsure of what to do with herself, but she seemed to be finding her footing.
I pushed the door open to our meeting room and found all the guys were already waiting. Frank had a coffee while he was working. Jones and Aaron were talking to each other while Jay and Henrik were looking at their phones. All eyes snapped up to me when I walked in.
Jay waved a hand. "Look who decided to grace us with his presence."
"Oh, shut up," I grumbled, taking my seat.
"You were the one who wanted to have the meeting here in your town. The least you could do is be on time." Aaron said with a smirk.
"I was deep in my paperwork, and I ran into Jillian on the way."
Aaron smirked. "Sure, ran into. We all know what that means." Aaron made a jerking motion with his hands. The guys all laughed.
"Jesus no," I said, shaking my head. "Not like that. Literally like ran into. She was leaving a store, and I was on the sidewalk."
Jay laughed. "Sure, it's not."
