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work at the same construction company, where we mainly build houses. We’ve been working for Jim Cates, at B&B Builders , for three years now. Jim is a cool guy, a longtime friend of Holt’s dad, and he knows our vision for the near future. He’s genuinely interested in helping us make our dreams a reality, and goes about doing so by showing us all sides of the business.
Our goal is to someday have our own company, and that is why we all live together now. We purchased the home we live in so that we could pool all of our resources together and save the money needed to build our company.
We’re currently working on a big project, building 30 new homes for B&B . We just happen to be building in a subdivision that’s close to my childhood home, which was the deciding factor for me to stop by and check in. I have a little bit of time to go by the house and see how everyone is before I need to get back to the site. My dad works from his home office a couple days a week, so at least he should be there.
“Hey, you ready to blow this place and grab some lunch?” Tucker semi-shouts as he and Holt make their way over to me.
“I’m actually going to head over to see my dad and check in. I’ve been slacking on keep in touch lately. What about you guys? Any plans?”
“Not really. I sent Halley a text to see what she’s doing. She’s supposed to have lunch with Charlie today and make a plan for this weekend to meet up with us.” Holt says, double-checking his phone for an update. “But she hasn’t responded back about it yet.”
“Do you really think it’s going to be that hard to convince her to come out?” I didn’t get that vibe from her last weekend. I thought she wanted to see us — me —again.
“I think the girls will be able to get her out. I really don’t think it will take that much convincing. She seemed pretty into you, especially for being super shy. I don’t think you have anything to worry about.” Tucker tries to reassure me, but you never know. Sometimes people can surprise you with who they really are.
Holt looks down at his phone again when it dings. Reading the text, he smiles, looking back up at Tucker. “Have any lunch plans?”
“No. Why?”
“You do now. Halley says she’s meeting Charlie at Freebirds . Feel like burritos?”
“Sure, why not? Food is food, and I don’t care where we go. I’m freaking starving right now.”
“Good. You ready to surprise the ladies and crash their lunch date?”
“I’m definitely game. Let’s get a move on already before I start eating dirt.” Tucker says, as he heads towards Holt’s truck.
“Hey, are you sure you don’t want to tag along and see the pretty little mouse?” Holt taunts me.
“Man, you guys suck, you know that?” I give them an unhappy look before scrubbing a hand down my face. “As much as I want to see her, I can’t. I really need to check in if I want to have a fun-filled weekend. I would go after work, but I’ll be too beat and much dirtier. It’s best to get it over and done with now, rather than later.” I tell him, letting out a long breath.
“Fine, suit yourself. Enjoy lunch, and tell your pops we said hi. Kiss that sister of yours on cheek, and make sure you tell her it’s from me, too.” Holt winks at me as I try to sock him in the arm. He sees it coming and easily dances out of my way. He’s a big flirt, and doesn’t really mean anything by it. Carianna is practically a sister to both of the guys. Holt just likes to get under my skin whenever he can. Although, right now, I believe he’s trying to lighten my mood before I head home.
“Don’t have too much fun without me, and make sure you tell Charlie that tomorrow night her dance card will be full, with only my name on it.”
“Aye aye, Captain!” Holt says, giving me a mock salute. “See you in less than an hour. Chin up, man.” He says, slapping me on the back as he leaves me to go have lunch with my girl.
What a day. Can’t time
Our goal is to someday have our own company, and that is why we all live together now. We purchased the home we live in so that we could pool all of our resources together and save the money needed to build our company.
We’re currently working on a big project, building 30 new homes for B&B . We just happen to be building in a subdivision that’s close to my childhood home, which was the deciding factor for me to stop by and check in. I have a little bit of time to go by the house and see how everyone is before I need to get back to the site. My dad works from his home office a couple days a week, so at least he should be there.
“Hey, you ready to blow this place and grab some lunch?” Tucker semi-shouts as he and Holt make their way over to me.
“I’m actually going to head over to see my dad and check in. I’ve been slacking on keep in touch lately. What about you guys? Any plans?”
“Not really. I sent Halley a text to see what she’s doing. She’s supposed to have lunch with Charlie today and make a plan for this weekend to meet up with us.” Holt says, double-checking his phone for an update. “But she hasn’t responded back about it yet.”
“Do you really think it’s going to be that hard to convince her to come out?” I didn’t get that vibe from her last weekend. I thought she wanted to see us — me —again.
“I think the girls will be able to get her out. I really don’t think it will take that much convincing. She seemed pretty into you, especially for being super shy. I don’t think you have anything to worry about.” Tucker tries to reassure me, but you never know. Sometimes people can surprise you with who they really are.
Holt looks down at his phone again when it dings. Reading the text, he smiles, looking back up at Tucker. “Have any lunch plans?”
“No. Why?”
“You do now. Halley says she’s meeting Charlie at Freebirds . Feel like burritos?”
“Sure, why not? Food is food, and I don’t care where we go. I’m freaking starving right now.”
“Good. You ready to surprise the ladies and crash their lunch date?”
“I’m definitely game. Let’s get a move on already before I start eating dirt.” Tucker says, as he heads towards Holt’s truck.
“Hey, are you sure you don’t want to tag along and see the pretty little mouse?” Holt taunts me.
“Man, you guys suck, you know that?” I give them an unhappy look before scrubbing a hand down my face. “As much as I want to see her, I can’t. I really need to check in if I want to have a fun-filled weekend. I would go after work, but I’ll be too beat and much dirtier. It’s best to get it over and done with now, rather than later.” I tell him, letting out a long breath.
“Fine, suit yourself. Enjoy lunch, and tell your pops we said hi. Kiss that sister of yours on cheek, and make sure you tell her it’s from me, too.” Holt winks at me as I try to sock him in the arm. He sees it coming and easily dances out of my way. He’s a big flirt, and doesn’t really mean anything by it. Carianna is practically a sister to both of the guys. Holt just likes to get under my skin whenever he can. Although, right now, I believe he’s trying to lighten my mood before I head home.
“Don’t have too much fun without me, and make sure you tell Charlie that tomorrow night her dance card will be full, with only my name on it.”
“Aye aye, Captain!” Holt says, giving me a mock salute. “See you in less than an hour. Chin up, man.” He says, slapping me on the back as he leaves me to go have lunch with my girl.
What a day. Can’t time
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