Only You (Second Chances Series Book 1)

Stupid, Stupid, Stupid...

Oh, I'm looking forward to it too. Even though I shouldn't be. This is a huge mistake. What was I thinking agreeing to this? All the time I'll have to spend with Ollie planning and then all the time in Ollie's house, in his bedroom.

"STUPID, STUPID, STUPID!"

I don't have time to dwell on it now. I was telling Ollie the truth when I said I had another appointment. I needed to get my butt in gear. I grab all my stuff and head out the door of my office. I tell Lisa I won't be coming back here after my next appointment so just to call me if anything comes up before she leaves for the night.

By the time I'm finished with that appointment and make it home I'm exhausted. It was a busy day from start to finish. And since I now just took on the job of decorating Ollie's house I'm going to have to do more work tonight. But first I need food. I order delivery, I'm too exhausted to cook. Then I go into my room and get out of my work clothes. I could tell by the way Ollie looked at me that he liked my outfit. It's one of my favorites too. He looked damn good himself and the way he kept staring at me gave me shivers. He looked like he wanted to eat me whole. He is an attractive man, which makes all of this so much harder. Now dressed in leggings and a tank top I grab my computer and print the pictures Ollie took to put them up on my board. Might as well get started while I wait for my food.

Oliver has good taste. He always has. Being an Architect he also has a good eye for design. His new house is beautiful from what I can tell in the pictures but it does need some warmth to feel like a real home. I still need him to send me the responses to the questionnaire so I can get moving on this. I decide to text him to remind him.

Just a reminder that I need your responses to the questionnaire so I can work on ideas before our meeting.

He responds almost immediately.

Sorry for the late response. The day got away from me. I'm working on it right now. I'll send it in a few minutes.

A few minutes later my phone vibrates.

Done. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

I'm getting ready to thank him when another text comes through.

What are you wearing?

I laugh out loud and then simply reply.

Thanks for the information. And no, not happening.

Party pooper. Good night, Lily. See you Friday.

Part of me is disappointed that he gave up so quickly but it's definitely for the best. I have work to do and we shouldn't be doing things like that anyway. So I open the email from him and go over the questionnaire. Ollie and I have a lot of the same tastes so that along with the rather hefty budget will make this fun for me. I get to work.

I lose track of time and work much longer than I intended to. But I've come up with some great ideas that I think Ollie with love. I just need to get some fabric samples together tomorrow at the office and I'll be all set for Friday.

Thursday drags on and I think part of it is because I'm anxious for tomorrow morning. When Thursday night comes around I can't sleep because I'm nervous about being alone in Ollie's house with him. I finally fall asleep around one AM. My alarm goes off at five-thirty. I immediately hit the snooze button and I think to myself, I'm definitely not running this morning. But then I lie there awake and my mind starts to go into overdrive so I throw the blankets off me.

"Guess I am running after all."

I throw on workout clothes and hit the treadmill. Afterward, I shower, and even though I tell myself I won't, I take my time on my hair and makeup and I pick my outfit with Ollie in mind. I pick an emerald green pleated midi dress with straps that tie on my shoulders. It has delicate lace detail around the waist to show a little skin. It's sexy but still appropriate for work. I pair it with gold strappy heels and delicate gold jewelry. My hair is in loose soft curls with one side twisted and pinned back. I feel sexy. I also feel ridiculous. The only thing that keeps me from changing is the fact that I'm going out to dinner and then dancing with the girls for Millie's birthday tonight. It's a nicer restaurant and club so this outfit will work for that.