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back,” the older man said.
    Arissa was surprised at the crisp British accent.
    “Jorge. It was a fabulous cruise,” Tim replied.
    “At least you got to relax, I hope,” the man said fondly.
    “I did. Seeing as someone stole my Blackberry.” Tim laughed.
    “And you got another one. What am I going to do with you?” He rolled his eyes.
    “Put up with me,” Tim teased then turned to her. “Jorge, I want you to meet a very special lady, Arissa Wright. She made my cruise enjoyable.”
    “Nice to meet you, miss,” Jorge said. He smiled at Tim slyly. “Did you find a girlfriend finally?”
    “Jorge. She’s a friend. Just a friend,” Tim said in warning.
    “Boy, what have I told you about lost opportunities. Letting this one be only a friend,” Jorge said, winking at her.
    Arissa laughed. “I can see where Tim gets his incorrigible behaviour.”
    “Pash. I’ve been trying to teach him to misbehave but failed miserably. Let me get your bags.” Jorge took her bags before she could protest.
    “Have a seat in the car.” Tim opened the door for her.
    Arissa did as he’d bid and slid into the spacious back seat. Tim moved away. She listened absently as he and Jorge talked.
    “Give me my Blackberry,” Tim said.
    “Fine. Here. You know you’re still on vacation for a few days,” Jorge said.
    “I know but I can at least check email,” Tim replied.
    “If you do, you’re going to get back to work,” Jorge said.
    “I won’t.”
    “I’ve heard that before.”
    “Don’t make me fire you,” Tim said.
    “As if you would. No one would put up with you. Now get in the car and let’s get the lovely lady home.”
    Moments later, Tim joined her. Jorge got behind the wheel and had them on their way.
    “Do you want something to drink?”
    “Nah, I’m good.” Arissa watched Tim curiously.
    “Go ahead and say it,” Tim said.
    “You’re an architect?” Arissa asked.
    “I am. I’ve done okay for myself.” Tim shrugged.
    Jorge snorted.
    “Nothing from the peanut gallery,” Tim said.
    Arissa interjected. “This looks more than well for yourself.”
    “Is it a problem that I have some money?” Tim studied her with his piercing blue gaze.
    “Please, like I give a crap,” Arissa said.
    “I like her. Can we keep her, Tim?” Jorge said as he drove.
    “For Christ’s Sake she’s not a pet, Jorge,” Tim said in exasperation.
    “I know that but she could be your girlfriend and maybe become you wife. Then we can keep her.”
    “She’s a friend. Why are you trying to marry me off all of a sudden?” Tim demanded.
    “I’m not getting any younger. My biological clock is ticking. I want some of your kids to spoil.”
    “Humph. Probably so they could torment me.”
    “Exactly. Tick tock, Tim. We need a woman for you. Are you sure, miss, that you won’t take him off my hands?” Jorge gave her a puppy dog look in the rear-view mirror.
    Arissa laughed. “I’m sure. We’re just friends. But I’ll keep you as one too, if you like.”
    “See she wants to keep me. Do you need an all-around guy Friday? I’m a hell of a cook and organisational guru. And a great driver.” Jorge was playful.
    “But then what would Tim do without you?” Arissa asked in the same tone.
    “Work himself to death. The boy needs a keeper or jailer.” Jorge gave Tim an evil look.
    “One of these days I’m going to fire you,” Tim warned.
    “Yeah, whatever. I’m so afraid,” Jorge said cheerfully.
    “Behave so Arissa doesn’t think we’re lunatics,” Tim said.
    “If she spent the cruise with you then she already knows you’re crazy.” Jorge shot back.
    “I do.” Arissa laughed and Jorge joined in.
    “Now the two of you are picking on me.” Tim sounded affronted.
    “Poor baby.” Jorge mocked.
    Arissa listened as they baited each other back and forth, laughing. Before she knew it they were at her apartment. Tim escorted her to her door.
    “I’m sure Deiter will call now you are home,” Tim said