“You are by staying here.”
She raised a brow. “Being waited on hand and foot doesn’t seem like I’m much help. But I’ll do the dishes, so at least I feel as though what you said is true.”
Seth looked at her and said, “Trust me, if you weren’t here, I’d be pacing the floor worried that something might have happened.”
He does care.“I…I’m glad I’m here too. Not that I understand why this place is better than mine, at least as far as security is concerned. Connor easily could’ve stood just as stone cold silent at my place.”
“He is just what you see. There is much more you don’t.”
She looked around as though she was being watched on a hidden camera. And if she was, where were they?
“Is there something wrong?” he asked, obviously noticing her change in demeanor.
Not wanting it to ruin what so far was a lovely morning, she smiled and joked, “I was just hoping the cameras get my good side.”
Seth smiled. “First of all, there are no cameras.”
That eased her mind, not that she was doing anything that would be too embarrassing if there were. “Is there a second of all?”
He nodded. “If there was, the cameras would find it difficult to find a bad side.”
Charlene blushed. Seth seemed to say the sweetest things, at the strangest time. She took another bite of bacon and decided to change the subject. She didn’t want to be the focus. It was so much more enjoyable listening to him talk. Who would’ve thought? I rather listen to someone than talk. Sofia would have a ball hearing about this, but Charlene probably wasn’t going to tell her. She didn’t want it made into something bigger than it was. An attraction. One growing stronger each day, damn it. But she had to remind herself who he was. A Lawson. One of her bosses. That’s all.
Going in for seconds on eggs, she asked, “What are the big plans for today? I mean, I’m dressed, but can easily change.”
Seth looked at her and he wasn’t smiling. Now what? “About that. I’ve been called into a meeting.”
“You’re cancelling again?” She didn’t mean for it to come out as though she was disappointed, but the fact was, she was.
“Delaying might be a better word. But we are going out today,” he responded in a firm tone.
Was he trying to convince her, or himself? From the looks of it, he hadn’t even made a plan yet. “No issue. I’m sure Connor will be thrilled to listen to me again today.”
“I’m not sure he’s the listening type,” Seth said.
“Oh and you are?” she teased.
Seth laughed. “I’m working on it. But if you talk too much, I know how to distract you.”
Kiss me senseless? That would be wonderful.
“And how is that?” she asked.
“My secret weapon. Truffles,” he smiled.
Although they were heavenly, she bet his lips were even sweeter. She sighed. I’ll take what I can get.
Seth reached across the table and took her hand in his. “I’m serious Charlene. I’m taking you out tonight. It’s just…something has come up that needs my personal attention.”
He must’ve heard her sigh, but he was misunderstanding what was behind it. Charlene looked into his eyes, and was about to tell him but changed her mind. Seth was hiding something from her. “Does this have to do with Mr. Sheen?” He winced as though he’d been avoiding talking about it. “Seth, I have the right to know. It was me, after all, that he threatened.”
“Yes. I’m going with Sal to meet with him,” Seth stated.
Her heart raced. “Seth, be careful. I honestly believe he threatened me just to get even with you. I’m not even sure why he put me in the middle.”
“Because he can’t have you,” Seth said simply.
Me? Mr. Sheen was telling the truth. She was the reason why Seth walked out of the meeting. He might not be saying it, but all this was her fault. “Seth, I didn’t mean…I never thought that…I’m sorry. I wish I could take that day back,” she said softly.