Chapter 4
FOUR
Sienna
It’s been four days since I started working for Kye, and I love it. It’s easily the most rewarding job I’ve ever had, and Kye is the best boss I’ve ever worked for. I love the hours, the work, and the pay, but most of all, I love being around Kye. He lets me be creative and pretty much do whatever I want with the furniture.
I’m finishing up the dresser I was working on today, and I can’t wait to see what we’ll be refurbishing next week.
“This last coat needs to dry. Do you need help with the table?” I ask Kye as I step back to admire my work.
“I’ve got it. We’ll have to take pictures and start listing everything this afternoon. Are you getting hungry? Want to stop for lunch?”
I bite back a smile. “Yeah, I’m at a good place to stop.”
Our lunches are the bright spot in my day. I love getting to know Kye more. He’s so sweet, always letting me pick what we eat and doing whatever he can to make me feel at home here.
It’s addictive.
Kye nods, setting down his paintbrush and wiping his hands on an old rag. Or not that old. Everything here seems to be new. I want to ask him about it, but I figured it’s a new business. At times, Kye doesn’t seem a hundred percent confident in what he’s doing, which only makes him more endearing.
He quirks an eyebrow. “What are you hungry for?”
I smile. “How about pizza?”
“Sure. I can order us some. Or do you want to go into town?”
“Order is fine.”
“Pepperoni and mushrooms?”
I nod. “Yep.”
I love how much he knows about me. He seems to remember everything that I’ve ever said.
I’ve also learned a lot about Kye. I know he’s close to his brother, Camden. He’s relieved to have him safely back in town after he left the Marines. Kye is a loner and prefers to be out in nature. He hates green peppers, loves all kinds of fruit, and is well-liked by everyone in town, though he doesn’t realize it.
Kye grabs his phone and places our order. He seems to love spoiling me, or maybe he’s generous with everyone—not that I’ve ever seen him around anyone else.
I can’t help but wonder how he’s still single. I mean, he’s handsome, wealthy, sweet, and generous. How has no one snapped him up?
“What are you thinking about?”
I blink. “That you’re a catch. I can’t believe you’re single,” I tell him honestly before I can second guess myself.
Kye’s always honest with me, and I want to return the favor—even if it means revealing a little too much… like the fact that I might have a crush on him.
Kye’s cheeks turn a light pink, making me fall for him even more.
“What about you? How come you’re not settled down?”
“I’ve never been interested in anyone. I thought maybe I was defective in some way. All my friends gushed about their crushes and swooned over the latest guy they liked—but I never felt that way. I never felt that spark with anyone.”
Until now.
I turn to clean up my workspace when Kye doesn’t reply. “I’m going to head in and get cleaned up if that’s alright?”
He clears his throat and nods. “Of course. You can use whichever bathroom you want.”
I smile and head toward the house, letting myself in without a second thought. Upstairs, I pause outside Kye’s open bedroom door. I’ve been up here a few times. On my second day, after I spilled stain all over myself, I brought over some old clothes and came up to shower and clean up. That was the first time I saw Kye’s room. I’ve never stepped foot inside, but I can’t help but take a peek every time I pass.
I hear Kye come in the backdoor and hurry into the guest room across the hall from Kye’s room, closing the door.
That was close. I can’t be caught poking around my boss’s bedroom.
He’s not into you. Just keep your crush to yourself.
I know that will be hard as I splash cold water on my face in the adjoining bathroom.
But I have to try. I can’t lose this job… or Kye.