The Harper Family: Love Connection (Wattpad Version)

Personal assistant

Kyler

I handed Rachel a printout of the schedule for upcoming activities and charity events. Her fingers brushed my hand when she took it from me to read through it. While she focused on the paper, I focused on her.

Damn, Rachel was breathtaking. She had shoulder-length brunette hair, creamy skin, and milk chocolate eyes. Even her voice was sweet as honey. And don't get me started on when her fingers grazed my skin. Shit, I needed to adjust myself.

"Everything seems organized," Rachel mentioned.

"I try to keep track of everything, but it's not always possible, especially when I'm out of the office."

Rachel lifted her head as my heart pounded in my chest. "Why would you be out of the office?"

"My pops is training me to conduct home visits of foster kids. Eventually, I plan to become a full-time social worker, which means someone else will run the center."

Rachel handed the paper back to me.

My hand lingered a little longer than it should when I took it from her. But I had to remain professional. "My pops and uncle opened the center to keep kids off the streets and give them a safe place."

"Oh, I wasn't aware your family owned the center. That would explain why I received an email from Kayden Harper."

I chuckled. "Yeah. Our family helped my pops and Uncle open the center and get it state-funded. My pops filed the necessary paperwork so the kids could come to the center without issue."

"I think it's a wonderful idea. Most kids need a place to go to have some normalcy."

"Did you want to get acquainted with the center before the kids arrive?"

"Sure."

We stood up. Rachel walked with me as I showed her different aspects of the center. It allowed me to spend more time with her before the kids arrived.

"So, why did your cousins sign you up for a dating site?" Rachel asked me.

"My cousins think they're swift, and I can't find a date."

"I find that hard to believe."

I glanced at Rachel.

Rachel's eyes widened. "I didn't mean it like that."

I chuckled softly at the pink blush forming on her cheeks. "It's okay. I tend to be picky with women."

"Oh." Rachel averted her gaze.

Shit. Why did I say that? I didn't want to sound like an ass who thought they were better than others.

"I didn't mean it like that."

Rachel's face snapped to mine. Shit. This girl was doing things to me that I wasn't expecting.

"I meant I didn't want to pick any girl to date. I prefer to carry on a conversation. You can't do that if you have nothing in common."

"Oh, I get it. The few guys I dated cared more about themselves than me." Rachel shrugged. "But if you need help, I can help you when you meet your dates."

I wish Roman and Ryden hadn't set me up on that dating site now. "Are you sure?"

"Positive." Rachel offered me a reassuring smile.

Even Rachel's smile affected me. What the hell?

We talked a little more before the kids arrived. Afterward, I didn't get to speak with Rachel because we got busy. Eventually, we'll get a chance to talk again.

******
Rachel

Well, Sofie and Mercedes were right. Kyler was nicer than I expected, especially looking the way he did. Most hot guys are assholes who care more about themselves than others. It sucks that he's my boss looking for a girlfriend on a dating site.

Midday, I took a break to have lunch with Mercedes. We sat at a table and talked while we ate.

"How's your first day going?" Mercedes asked me.

"It's going well. The kids are sweet, and Kyler is nice." I took a bite of my sandwich.

"I told you."

"It surprises me that Kyler is on a dating site."

"Why?"

"He doesn't seem like he needs a dating site to find women."

Mercedes arched her brow as I took a sip of my pop. "You like Kyler."

I lowered my pop can. "What?"

"You like Kyler."

"Of course, I like Kyler as my boss. He's nice."

"No, you like him more than your boss."

I shifted in my seat and focused on my lunch. "I don't know what you mean."

"Rachel, it's okay. Any woman with eyes can see how attractive Kyler is."

"Don't you have a boyfriend?" I curled my brow.

"Yes, and Jordin is sexy as hell. It's just an observation."

"It doesn't matter if I find Kyler attractive. He's my boss."

"So, there's no rule that says you can't mix business with pleasure." Mercedes waggled her brows at me.

I shook my head. Mercedes was something else. Even if Kyler wasn't my boss, I doubt he would be interested in someone like me.

*****
Kyler

I grabbed a quick bite in my office so I could calm myself. When I'm near Rachel, my heart flutters, and heat rushes downward. Besides being easy on the eyes, I could talk to Rachel. It was a rare combination.

My phone pinged with a notification of someone interested in me. Shit. After checking the profile, I read the message, then called Romeo.

Hello?

"Explain to me about your dating site because I don't know what I should do."

Kyler?

"Who else?"

I don't think you would sign up for my dating site. It's not like you would have issues with finding a date.

"I didn't. Frick and Frack signed me up, trying to be helpful."

Romeo laughed.

"It's not funny!"

Dude, it's hilarious to know Roman and Ryden put you on the dating site, considering they suck at dating.

"You're not helping."

Okay, fine. The concept is simple. You check out the profile. If it interests you, you send the person a message and chat before agreeing to a date.

"What if someone contacts you?"

Then you can respond or pass. You're not required to give the other person more than your time. If the person mentions anything sexual, they get booted from the site.

"Sort of like courting?"

Yep. Sage and I redesigned the site to keep dating simple. Any more questions?

"No, it seems simple enough."

Okay. I need to go. Call me if you have any more questions. Romeo hung up.

I clicked on the message and shook my head before responding. It seemed simple enough until my phone blew up with notifications. What the hell did Roman and Ryden put in my profile?

I clicked on my profile and read through it until my eyes landed on me, resembling Shemar Moore. What the hell? No wonder people were blowing up my phone.

I'm going to hurt Roman and Ryden.