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He gave ht in “Questions?” I almost snorted but controlled myself “Oh yeah, I have a whole lot of ‘em But first, I have to adin my job here at MacLeod”
“Yes, of course I believe that once you have been here a week or so, you will get a feel for the estate and be better equipped to take on the responsibilities associated with its s”
“Right,” I said doubtfully “But while I a acquainted, I would like to knohat needs the most attention What do you wish me to handle first?”
“Yes, of course, perhaps I can draw up a list of duties…?” he said as ered his bottom lip
“Yes, good, but I hope you don’t mind if I pester you with questions, not only today, but day after day and until I get s,” I said
“Pester me away, Miss Skye,” he said, and his hazel eyes twinkled warmly “I welcome questions”
I sighed with relief and said,
“Call me Bobbie Or is this like Downton Abbey and we need to stick to the for funny I wasn’t sure
He laughed and said, “Ah, Americans and their nicknames Bobbie for Roberta, of course No, we don’t need to do the Downton Abbey thing Indeed, so I shall, if you will return the favor and call ers and paused our conversation to turn and se tray
I watched the tray filled with delectables and realized how ridiculously hungry I was Davis set the tray of refreshments on the coffee table and as he unbent, I stared at tiny sandwiches and frosted little cakes and scones!
I said, “Wow…this looks great, thanks, Davis” I immediately took up a cucumber and cheese sandwich and popped it into ain saw the hint of a smile tickle Davis’ lips, but he soon bowed hi softly before he asked, “Did they not feed you on the plane?”
“Oh, they did, but I have a really big appetite, and seem to need food every couple of hours,” I explained casually, as I couldn’t very well tell hi up ized, “I’m famished”
He laughed out loud and said, “Indeed I think I’ll join you”
I sed the small sandhole and noted he appeared to eat with relish as well He took up a plate and piled it on, scone, jaled and did the same
We ate in comfortable silence for a few ether and sat back, indicating he was ready to resume our discussion