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Three helpers! I thought to ined all the work I could get done All the money I could save… money the university had already allotted to me for cleanup and repairs

“Alright,” I sighed “If you’re willing to live here I’ to work around you And with you, now that you’ve all agreed to help out”

In a way it was perfect Not only would I get the house ready three times faster, I’d also have so all these extra hours by ht?

Well at night the place could be downright creepy

“Fine,” I said, pointing up the staircase “Each of you can take a spare bedroo all the extra stuff in there temporarily We’ll clean that one out last”

Brandon’s face lit up instantly “Yes!” he exclai his box, he sprinted up the stairs

Colin smiled and extended a hand “Thanks so ether “Ummmm…”

“Claudia,” I said, putting out my own

“Claudia,” he repeated, shaking it happily — paint and all “You’re really saving our asses here”

His touch ar It sent a little jolt of electricity up my arm

So them from behind as they headed up the stairs

Reaching for the brush again, I tried pushing those thoughts away

Three

COLIN

“Did you see her?” Brandon whispered as we reached the upstairs landing “She’s perfect!”