Chapter 18
Matt
“I can cancel my appointments at the gym. Then you wouldn’t be dating a client,” I start.
I’m angry with myself for pushing her. I tried to hide it the best I could, but she somehow knows. Called me out on it the first chance she got. I like that about her. She’s not afraid to speak what’s on her mind.
“Someone has already mentioned that loophole,” she murmurs, mostly to herself. “Did Paige call you?”
“Who?” I furrow my brow.
“Never mind.” She waves her hand in the air.
“I don’t want to stay away from you.” I shrug. “Let’s see where it goes.”
Where I want this to go is permanence. I’m thinking about her moving with me to Texas.
I know running into her isn’t a coincidence, and I’m confident my feelings are strong towards her for a reason.
The kiss we shared was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before; I’ll never forget it.
I can focus on her and still expand the business.
Staying away from her isn’t helping me stay focused.
If anything, seeing her more often will help keep my mind at bay—I hope.
She’s quiet, so I supply, “We did run into each other three times in one day.”
“I didn’t take you for the kind of guy that looks for signs.” She smirks.
“You’d be surprised. Sometimes, things lead you to them.”
I’ve had several times in my life, where the direction I needed to go was laid out.
When I was debating on what college to go to, for instance.
It was between San Diego State or Baylor.
I knew I’d have fun in California, but maybe Texas was the better decision.
At that moment, a kid with a Baylor sweatshirt walked past me, leading me to stay in Texas.
It's a good thing I did. I would have never met Grant, my business partner, in California. Life would be a lot different. I know if I’m seeing signs, then I need to make this relationship happen.
She points at me. “You need to cancel your appointments tomorrow.”
“No problem.”
“Okay, I’m hungry. Do you want to come in? I can make macaroni and cheese.” She’s smiling like the meal is enticing. “We can watch a movie, too.”
“Sure, I’ll come in.”