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end of the week, so he could have the
merchandise on the shelves for the Grand Opening.
    “We’ll give them free lessons all day during
the opening, utilizing the merchandise that you tell me to order
for the store. That way, if there are any specific items you need
them to purchase in order to take your class; we will have the
items readily available. This will make it easier for you and the
client, and you will earn money off of the profits.” Rich explained
as they looked through the catalogs.
    “Now, can you tell me what classes you plan
to offer during the Grand Opening?” Rich asked. Once again having
them go around the table.
    When everyone had a chance to speak, Rich
asked if anyone had any questions for him, or each other, before
moving on to the tour. No one did, so he took them out and showed
them around the Center.
    Once they had the complete tour, he released
them to go to their own respective work areas and said he would be
in his office if anyone needed anything before they left.
    As she was about to walk away with Briana,
Rich called Roni over and asked if he could talk to her for a
minute.
    “Hey,” Rich said softly. “How are you
doing?”
    “Good,” Roni said simply, not quite meeting
his eyes.
    “Are you busy later?” He asked.
    “I have to work.”
    “When’s your next night off?” Rich
prompted.
    “Why?” Roni asked, looking down at her
feet.
    “Roni,” Rich said, putting his finger under
her chin and lifting her face so she was forced to look at him.
“What’s going on? We need to talk about last night. I’d like to
take you out to dinner… So we can talk.”
    “Dinner? You don’t have to do that, Rich.
Last night was no big deal.”
    Rich looked at her with a frown.
    “I’m asking you to go out to dinner with me,
Roni. What do ya say?”
    Roni looked up at him, not saying anything at
first, then replied, “I’m off tomorrow night, then I won’t be off
again until Christmas. We can have dinner tomorrow, if that’s what
you want.”
    Rich smiled at her, “Perfect. I’ll pick you
up at six.”
    Roni nodded before she turned and walked back
towards the kitchen.
    Rich went into his office, unsure what his
next step with Roni should be. Obviously he’d dated before, but
with Roni everything felt different. It wasn’t just that he wanted
her; last night hadn’t changed that at all. If anything, he wanted
her more now than he had before. But he felt more than just lust.
There was something about Roni that made him want to take care of
her. To make her happy. He couldn’t dwell on it too much, or it
would probably freak him out.
    A knock on the door had him looking up.
Briana was smiling at him from the doorway.
    “Can I come in, boss?” She asked with a
chuckle.
    “Sure.”
    “I just wanted to tell you again how proud I
am of you, Rich. This place is amazing, and I’m so happy to get to
be a part of it. The Grand Opening is going to be amazing.”
    “Thanks, Bree,” Rich said, coming around his
desk to give her a hug. “That means a lot.”
    “I also wanted to remind you about
Christmas,” Briana said.
    “I’ll be there,” he replied.
    “Great, I’ll see you then.”
    He walked her out and said goodbye to her and
Roni as they exited the warehouse.
    His cell phone buzzed in his pocket, telling
him he’d received a text.
    Hey, Rich. Just wanted to let you know,
you’ve got Roni for the gift exchange. See ya then, Nic.
    Of course he did.

Chapter Twelve
     
    Why had she agreed to go on a date with him?
Roni wondered as she looked for earrings to match her top. She knew
that he was going to want answers for the way she’d behaved the
other day. She should be avoiding him, not going out with him.
    He’d just looked so cute.
    And when she’d looked into his eyes, she
would have agreed to anything he asked of her.
    She was so confused.
    Maybe once he found out about her and her
past, he’d lose interest and things could go back to the way there
were before