I wasn’t sure what we’d need to be in touch about, and with a tight smile I pushed my cart down the aisle, eager to end the encounter with him.
****
Planning on the gym tomorrow at 9
I texted Cash that evening after much deliberation. At this point, I didn’t see a way out of it. It was either text him or stop going to the gym.
I’ll see you there. How was the rest of your day?
It was good. Had a good evening with Ri, just put her to bed. You?
I lay in bed watching the bubble indicating he was typing a response with way too much excitement.
My day was fucking great. I got to spend a few minutes with this hot as hell woman who has the most beautiful green eyes I’ve ever seen.
My cheeks grew hot as I stared at his text. I’d never been so openly complimented before, and I had to admit that I liked it.
Yeah, she’s a pain in the ass though
I like a challenge.His response was swift and made me grin.
night cash
night chief
At some point I’d get around to asking him why he called me that. I snuggled down under the covers, swooning over a man I hoped I wasn’t just a challenge for. Because even now, when I barely knew him, I could already tell he had the capacity to seriously shake up my world.
Chapter 6
CASH
Ileaned against my bike the next morning, waiting for Layla’s car to pull in. I’d gotten here early, not willing to give her the chance to ditch me. Having to chase a woman was new to me, and though I liked the challenge, I knew catching her would be the real prize.
When her Rav4 pulled in, I was glad not for the first time to see that it looked well-maintained. That didn’t mean I wouldn’t be trying to get under the hood to check things out as soon as she’d let me.
“Hey,” she greeted. “I thought you were walking me to my car later?” She quirked a brow, looking edible in black leggings that cupped her delicious backside and a green tank top that molded to her full breasts and highlighted her green eyes.
“I’m a full-service operation.” I winked, extending the water I’d brought her.
She laughed, the sound hitting me right in the gut. “Thanks.”
“Riley get off to school okay?” I asked as we walked side by side toward the gym.
She nodded. “The mornings are pretty chaotic but she’s adjusting well to school, which is a relief. If only she’d stop waking up at the crack of dawn,” she added dryly.
“Is that just because of the move, you think?”
“Mostly,” she replied. “Though she’s always done that to some degree. She ends up in my bed more often than not. I don’t really mind.”
I opened the door for her as she tipped her chin in thanks. “What’s your plan for today?” I asked, gesturing to the gym.
“Probably some weights. I should take a day off from running,” she shared. “Oh God, you’re not gonna just sit there and stare at me, are you?” she demanded in horror.
I chuckled, enjoying how animated she could be. “As tempting as that is, I was going to give you your space. I have some paperwork to finish up in the office.”
“Wait a minute, you work here?” she asked in surprise.
“I own the place,” I replied. Buying the gym a few years back had been a solid investment, and when I wasn’t devoting my time to the club, I spent it here either working out or in the office.