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Okay.", he smiled annoyingly. Ugh, he's determined.
I rolled my eyes, "But, I'm still gonna need that resume and don't think I'm not following through with my promise of a background check. For all I know you could be an animal abuser."
He smirked stupidly, "Wow. You want a background check to ensure the safety of your animals, not you?" He sounded almost surprised.
"You're avoiding the question.", I sighed, growing tired of his playfulness.
"Was it?" He tapped his finger on his chin, "A question, " he chuckled, leaning on his foot " or a demand?" He looked at me, probably expecting me to 'play' back.
'Oh no, siree Bob.', I thought.
I am the boss here. If he thinks he can come in here, push all my buttons and being completely daft when he's the one looking for a job from me, then he's highly mistaken and--and stupid!
'You're being immature, Jane.'
'Well, so is he!'
'What am I doing talking to myself?..'
I decided to end this 'internal conflict', literally, with myself and lay it down, straight and stern.
"LISTEN!," I slapped my hand down, hard on the counter, I was currently fuming behind, "YOU are looking for a job, and I am rethinking providing you one! I think at least a tiny smidge of respect is in order here, now don't you think?", I narrowed my eyes, my voice dripping with exasperation. Everyone in the shop turned with their mouths to the their knees, gaping, surprised at us -- well mostly me, and my 'little' scene.
His eyes looked back at mine, with not even the slightest emotion coming from them. I hadn't fazed him at all! For some reason this both infuriated me and aroused me. He was as hard and expressionless as a rock like a strong man. I had to step out of myself for a moment to regain my composure. We just stood there in silence.
Finally he spoke up, "You're right." What?
I cleared my throat from my outburst moments ago and stared at him, confused.
"I said," he looked at me knowingly, "you're right. I was clearly out of line, I'm sorry for being an ass."
Wow. He can step out of his pride for a second to apologize, that's...surprisingly cute and...well a turn on.
'Tsk tsk tsk. Stop with the inappropriate thoughts, Jane.,
'Oh, whatever, I'm a hormonal, woman!'
'Um, excuse me. We are not hormonal! Now apologize to the poor hottie.'
'Now look who's hormonal.'
'Technically, still you.'
I groaned internally, "It's ok. I'm usually a hell of a lot nicer than this.", I looked down, confused at myself, this isn't me. This guy brings out a fire in me.
"I guess I bring out something in you." he winked, smirking then stopping abruptly.
Great he's fúcking sexy and he can read minds or mine, at least.
"Stop it," I warned, "I still need your résumé amongst other things."
"Other things?", he raised his thick right eyebrow. Yes. 'Other Things', but I'd rather continue to pretend that I'm not practically dripping (both metaphorically and physically--yes I'm ashamed) with lust.
I narrowed my eyes while pressing my lips together ready to say something but he beat me to it.
"Sorry, it's a reflex.", he raised his hands in surrender.
A reflex? He must be quite the catch. 'Yea, the catch of all sexually transmitted diseases.' I put my hand out waiting for him to just give me his résumé.
He suddenly looked extremely nervous and then he sighed,
"See the thing is -- and I'm gonna need you to be understanding before I tell you this, please." , he looked like he really wanted this.
Who the fúck does he think he is, needing me to do anything for him, hęll, I don't even know his name for crying out loud?! But I gave him a chance anyway, those breathtaking eyes could get you on your hands and knees, with your hands tied and legs spre-- well you get the point.
"Okay..", I listened impatiently.
"Well first you should know my name," he put his freakishly (well, compared to mine anyway) large hand out to shake mine, "I'm Travis," he smiled, " Travis Luca Bellmont."
Hello lovely people! I know I don't have. Many readers but when I saw how many of you read this I was so excited that someone, anyone, was reading this! It just gets me thinking you could be across the world and be reading this, it's crazy. Anyways thanks a TON for even giving me a shot. I love you whoever you are and have a great day!
-Elise M. xx
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