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“That you are I have to say it’s pretty refreshing The king of being put together and in control has had his world rocked by a pretty little brunette that’s probably e”

“Damn, how did you know that?” I question I haven’t introduced her yet

“Rachel, at the front desk, showedto have cute nieces and nephews at least”

“I’et her to fall in love with me”Chapter 8GwendolynIt’s been six days since I’ve seen Grant and I miss him so painfully For the past three days I’ve woken up to a large coffee delivered with a breakfast platter and a bouquet of roses

A note comes in each bouquet: Miss you, Doll

We need to talk

I hope you have a great day

I love thelow, but he’s never the one delivering them

“Girl, I think it’s more than a contract,” Kalera says as she reads the card while I open up the tray of food It’s delicious, but my appetite has suddenly vanished

“If it was, he’d be here, and I haven’t heard froht move no matter how my stupid heart aches in my chest

I’o back to the clinic and find a new candidate for inse and I’e job

I’e onit’s Grant, but it’s not

I recognize the nuh Hey, Gwen This is Henrick, and I’ave me your new number Would you like to meet for coffee? I need to talk to you

Me: Sure Where at?

Rick: I’ near Times Square

Me: There’s a Starbucks I’ll meet you there in thirty minutes?

Rick: Sounds great

I need a break froood to think about hiain It’s stupid but his words made my heart flutter then as soon as my period showed up he put me back in my place

When I get to the shop, I feel like I’ watched, but this is Times Square it’s busy whichWhen I enter the coffee shop, Henrick holds his ar him

“How are you, Lynn?” he asks, s with a cup of coffee already in his hands He’s handsos for him