“Thanks, man,” I responded.
“Hey, you never know… maybe this thing with her will work out. I’ve seen crazier things happen.”
“Good things like her don’t happen to me, brother,” I told him, shaking my head. He patted my back as he turned to leave. As I watched him walk out of the bar, my mind drifted back to Allie. I found myself wondering if Maverick could be right. Was there a way that I could actually have her? Without thinking, I pulled out my phone to see if she had responded to my last email. I couldn’t stop the smile that spread across my face when I saw her name.
May 1, 2015
3:15
Allison Parker
Department of Children’s Services
All-Star?? Really? You’re going to pay for that one, mister. :)
Looking forward to Thursday. I’ll bring the coffee.
*
The girl was getting to me. I knew that she was becoming a real distraction, and I needed to focus on her lowlife brother. There was one problem though… I couldn’t stop my finger from hitting the reply button.
May 1, 2015
3:30
Kane Blackwood
SF Construction
I’ll take mine however you like yours, All-Star.
See you Thursday.
*
May 1, 2015
4:25
Allison Parker
Department of Children’s Services
How do you do that? You give me a crazy nickname, and I’m sitting here smiling like a goof. I think you’re getting to me.
BTW, thanks for the “coffee order.” :)
*
Chapter 3
Allie
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When I walked into the office, everyone was standing around grumbling as they drank their morning cup of coffee. I smiled and tried not to act too eager about getting back to my office. I wanted to check my email. I hadn’t been online since yesterday afternoon, and I was curious to see if Kane had messaged me back.
As soon as I sat down at my desk, I saw that I had a message in my inbox. I anxiously clicked the button to open my emails, and his name was the first one that caught my attention.
May 2, 2015
9:45 p.m.
Kane Blackwood
SF Construction
Like that I’m getting to you, babe.
Night.
*
May 3, 2015
9:08 a.m.
Allison Parker
Department of Children’s Services Morning, :)
Hope you’re having a good day. I’ve been thinking about you. Wondering if you’re as good with your hands as you say you are….
*
Just as I was about to click the send button, Neil walked into my office, interrupting my train of thought. “Daniel sent over the changes to the blueprints this morning. Have you had a chance to look them over?”
“I was just about to ask you about that. Do we really have to take out the meeting room?” I asked with a sad sigh.
“Allie, it’s just not in the budget. If you can find a way to fund it, then you can have him put it back in the plan,” Neil said as he leaned against my doorframe. His arms were crossed and resting on his protruding belly. I had to fight the urge to roll my eyes at him.
“Maybe we could reduce the size of the fitness center,” I suggested.
“We’ve already made that deal with Health and Fitness Retro. We can’t risk losing their sponsorship.”
“You’re right. I just hate to see things get taken away. We’ve worked so hard. I want everything to be perfect.”
“Focus on finalizing the bids. I want to have it on my desk by Friday afternoon. I need to check everything over before the board sees it on Monday,” Neil told me.
“I’m meeting the contractor on Thursday.”
“Be ready to present any new ideas to them on Monday. They’re eager to hear what you’ve been working on.”
“I’ll have everything ready,” I promised.
He nodded and stepped into the hall. “Looking forward to it,” he called back.
I turned back to my computer and started to gather my files.
May 3, 2015
12:25 p.m.
Kane Blackwood
SF Construction
Are you questioning my abilities, All-Star?
*
May 3, 2015
1:10 p.m.
Allison Parker
Department of Children’s Services I know better than that.
*
May 3, 2015
1:15 p.m.
Allison Parker
Department of Children’s Services Anyway, Mr. Confident,
I am actually looking forward to seeing you live up to this reputation of yours. :) *
May 3, 2015
1:35 p.m.
Kane Blackwood
SF Construction
Ms. Curiosity,
I will. Don’t you worry about that, sweetheart.