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show. There wasn’t a chance that she would let Reddick think he would have an upper hand this month.
She’d let herself become distracted all day and now the storm wasn’t helping any. She was a fighter and she was determined to fight against even herself, if that’s what it took to get her name and her team at the top of that sales board.
A little caffeine would help do the trick; maybe a little piece of that chocolate covered bacon would hit the spot. She wasn’t sure if there would be any left. Even though everyone jumped at the chance for free snacks, she was hopeful there would be some left. The bagels did help fill everyone’s bellies that morning.
She made her way past the desk of her associate, glad the glowing halo of light that hovered over his work area lit the way to the stairs. She made sure not to look in his direction, but her eyes couldn't help but admire the way his skin reflected the honey-colored light. She opened her mouth to offer to grab him a cup of coffee , but rescinded the thought before he noticed her gesture.
While Regina went for coffee, Reddick adjusted the knob on the small radio to the local news channel to listen for a weather update. He could hear the storm outside was gaining strength. The tropical storm warning just got elevated to a category-one hurricane for their area. The news reporter suggested that pe ople in Blue Beach County evacuate. At this time, it wasn’t a mandatory evacuation, but they emphasized that the smartest thing to do would be to move inland. They recommended if you have family or friends that you can stay with, now would be a great time to go visit.
Reddick had lived in the area long enough to know that the weather never got that bad. Any time they predic ted a hurricane, it was downgraded back to, worst case, a tropical storm before the front passed over their neck of the woods.
That knowledge wasn't about to stop him from suggesting to Regina that she head home or to a friend’s house before the hurricane was in full force. It would be a great opportunity for him to stay b ehind and outwork his red-heeled competition.
As soon as he heard them clicking away at the wood floors, he voiced his concern for her.
“Hey, Regina…”
“What's up, Reddick?” Her voice squeaked a little.
“I'm just sitting here listening to the weather. The tropical storm just got escalated to category-one hurricane,” he informed her with the most serious face he could muster.
“Oh yeah?” She looked down at him like a disinte rested waitress taking his order.
“I'm guessing it will be called Hurricane Regina.” He gave her a little wink. It gave him great plea sure to get her irritated and it showed in the way his lips pursed together into a smirk.
“You might think that’s funny, but you look like you’re sniffing poop right now.” She giggled, glad to get the last laugh.
She turned on her heels to get back to work. Reddick rose to his feet and gently grabbed her arm, turning her attention back on him.
“In all seriousness, they said we should evacuate. Do you have family that you could stay with west of the county line?”
Regina bypassed his question and responded with a question of her own. “So are you heading out now?”
“Not a chance. I'm not afraid of a little storm, but I saw how jumpy you were. If you need me to walk you to your car, I would be happy to do so. Just let me know.” His attempt to sound genuine sounded more like a cha llenge.
“I have a few more emails to do and some filing. I’m probably going to head out in an hour. I forgot we o rdered salads; I might just bring mine home. Are you serious about the storm getting that bad?” She shifted her weight from one hip to the other.
“That’s what they said. I wouldn’t make this stuff up.” He sat back down and clicked a few letters on his ke yboard to look busy. “Have you still not looked at the weather at all?”
“No, I’ve been busy making money. You
She’d let herself become distracted all day and now the storm wasn’t helping any. She was a fighter and she was determined to fight against even herself, if that’s what it took to get her name and her team at the top of that sales board.
A little caffeine would help do the trick; maybe a little piece of that chocolate covered bacon would hit the spot. She wasn’t sure if there would be any left. Even though everyone jumped at the chance for free snacks, she was hopeful there would be some left. The bagels did help fill everyone’s bellies that morning.
She made her way past the desk of her associate, glad the glowing halo of light that hovered over his work area lit the way to the stairs. She made sure not to look in his direction, but her eyes couldn't help but admire the way his skin reflected the honey-colored light. She opened her mouth to offer to grab him a cup of coffee , but rescinded the thought before he noticed her gesture.
While Regina went for coffee, Reddick adjusted the knob on the small radio to the local news channel to listen for a weather update. He could hear the storm outside was gaining strength. The tropical storm warning just got elevated to a category-one hurricane for their area. The news reporter suggested that pe ople in Blue Beach County evacuate. At this time, it wasn’t a mandatory evacuation, but they emphasized that the smartest thing to do would be to move inland. They recommended if you have family or friends that you can stay with, now would be a great time to go visit.
Reddick had lived in the area long enough to know that the weather never got that bad. Any time they predic ted a hurricane, it was downgraded back to, worst case, a tropical storm before the front passed over their neck of the woods.
That knowledge wasn't about to stop him from suggesting to Regina that she head home or to a friend’s house before the hurricane was in full force. It would be a great opportunity for him to stay b ehind and outwork his red-heeled competition.
As soon as he heard them clicking away at the wood floors, he voiced his concern for her.
“Hey, Regina…”
“What's up, Reddick?” Her voice squeaked a little.
“I'm just sitting here listening to the weather. The tropical storm just got escalated to category-one hurricane,” he informed her with the most serious face he could muster.
“Oh yeah?” She looked down at him like a disinte rested waitress taking his order.
“I'm guessing it will be called Hurricane Regina.” He gave her a little wink. It gave him great plea sure to get her irritated and it showed in the way his lips pursed together into a smirk.
“You might think that’s funny, but you look like you’re sniffing poop right now.” She giggled, glad to get the last laugh.
She turned on her heels to get back to work. Reddick rose to his feet and gently grabbed her arm, turning her attention back on him.
“In all seriousness, they said we should evacuate. Do you have family that you could stay with west of the county line?”
Regina bypassed his question and responded with a question of her own. “So are you heading out now?”
“Not a chance. I'm not afraid of a little storm, but I saw how jumpy you were. If you need me to walk you to your car, I would be happy to do so. Just let me know.” His attempt to sound genuine sounded more like a cha llenge.
“I have a few more emails to do and some filing. I’m probably going to head out in an hour. I forgot we o rdered salads; I might just bring mine home. Are you serious about the storm getting that bad?” She shifted her weight from one hip to the other.
“That’s what they said. I wouldn’t make this stuff up.” He sat back down and clicked a few letters on his ke yboard to look busy. “Have you still not looked at the weather at all?”
“No, I’ve been busy making money. You
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