“I’ll take that as a compliment. When I see something I want, I plan to get it.”
“I guess I’ll just have to enjoy the pursuit.”
“Oh, you will.” Hilary wiggled her eyebrows.
“Hilary?”
Hilary jumped.
David Corbin called her name as he walked toward Nash and Hilary.
How does she know David? David was his boss and appeared to be a decent guy, but he wasn’t going to be pleased that there was a distraction on his construction site. Just what Nash was trying to avoid – a reason to get fired.
“Hey, David.”
“Hilary, you know better than to bug the help.”
“Sorry. What are you doing working for Phillip’s Construction?”
“Just took over as lead man for the crew.” David put his hands on his hips.
“I see. What does Jeff think of that?” Hilary brushed a strand of her short hair behind her ear.
Nash frowned. Who the hell is Jeff? Never mind. That was not his business. He needed to get back to work. It had been stupid to think for a second that he could have a relationship with Hilary. It was not in the cards.
“He got me the job.” David’s eyes narrowed as he glanced at Nash. “You need to get back to work.”
“Sure thing.” Nash turned without giving Hilary a second glance, but that didn’t stop him from wanting to eavesdrop on their conversation. God, I’m an idiot. Shaking his head, Nash returned to building the fireplace and blocked out their voices.
When Hilary finished talking with David, she walked up to him. Nash felt his skin tingle as she neared. Where had this magnetic attraction come from? He’d fucked other women before, but Nash couldn’t say that he’d ever wanted one for more than a roll in the sheets.
Way to go on his part for finding the one – at the totally wrong time. That was Nash’s story – wrong place at the wrong time. Not that he would change his past because he wouldn’t.
When Nash faced her, he said, “Listen, Hilary, you’re a beautiful lady, and I’m not going to deny that I would like nothing better than to drill you six ways to Sunday.”
“But?”
“But, now’s not a good time. I can’t afford to get fired. There’s too much at stake right now, and you shouldn’t be hanging out on construction sites messing around with someone like me. Go find a nice accountant to play with.”
Hilary’s eyes flared. “Screw you. I don’t want to fuck an accountant.”
“You need to go before your friend cans my ass.”
“Fine.” Hilary waved her hand dismissively. “But you’re going to regret turning me down.”
“Honey, I already do, but it’s got to be done.” Nash picked up a stone and placed it on the fireplace. Why did doing the right thing always bite him in the ass?
Chapter Three
Several days later, Nash knocked on Hilary’s door. When she looked up from her desk, he steeled his nerves. N
ash wasn’t there to flirt with her.
“What can I help you with?”
“I need a different job.”
“What’s wrong with this one?”