Page 21 of Jurassic Measures
“Shit!” I looked at the clock. “I have to go open the shop. It’s Monday!”
He sighed. “Normally, I would tell you to call in sick but I understand you have that gala. So, I will tell my parents to expect us for dinner. Fair?”
It gave me a lot of hours to think up an excuse. “Okay.”
“Now, shower, call Amber and tell her you’re running a little late. We will have breakfast and I’ll drive you to the shop.”
“I don’t have clothes, you tore mine up.”
I swore he just purred. “Yes, I remember. I might have something in my closet or we can stop at your house before the shop.”
“My house.”
“Okay, now shoo.” He waved me off and I rushed to the shower.
Today was going to be a day.
CHAPTER TEN
I wasan hour late getting to the shop and Amber just quirked a brow when I walked in.
“Can’t talk need to work.”
I hid in the back room and fortunately she knew not to disturb me while I sewed. Distractions led to errors and I had no time for them.
There were seven fittings and while I did exactly as I always had done before, the longer the day went on the harder I found it to concentrate. My mind kept wandering to Landry.
I missed him.
I was putting the final touches on the mayor’s suit when Amber strolled in.
“You’re never late, I’m guessing that date went well.”
“It did, yes. How about yours?”
“It was real nice and we’re seeing each other again on Friday.”
“Lovely.” I really didn’t want to talk about Landry with Amber because I didn’t know what to say and I was mildly freaking out about meeting his parents.
“So, tell me about him.” She sat on the large ottoman in the back room, knowing all I’d be doing right now is cleaning.
“It’s new and I don’t want to jinx it. Let’s see how things go.”
“You’re being weird, Jay.”
I shrugged. “Aren’t I always weird?”
“Um, no, you’re sort of normal and boring but now you’re being weird and intriguing.”
“Wow, thanks, Amber.”
She tossed some tulle at my head. “Come on, you never keep secrets from me.”
I sighed knowing she’d never stop. “Fine. I’ll tell you but I don’t want to hear a thought or opinion about it.”
“See, there’s the intrigue.”
“My date was with Landry and I pretty much was with him all weekend minus Saturday and I’ll be seeing him tonight.” There was no way I was telling her I was meeting his parents. She’d think I was well and truly bonkers.
