Chapter 9
Chapter Nine
Chase
The doorbell rang, and when I answered it, Lexi stood there with her head cocked.
“Okay, Chase. What is so important that I had to run over here?” she asked as she stepped inside.
“I need to talk to you about something. Can I get you a glass of wine?”
“Sure,” she spoke as she set down her purse. “Why couldn’t you talk to me about it at the office? Traffic was a bitch getting here.”
“I couldn’t run the risk of someone overhearing us.”
I handed her the glass of wine, grabbed my scotch from the table, and she followed me out to the patio.
“This sounds serious. Are you in trouble?” she asked with concern.
“No. This is about Kinsley.”
“Your dad’s temp?” she asked.
“Yes.”
“What about her?”
“She seems not to be affected by me.” I arched my brow.
Lexi let out a rip-roaring laugh.
“You mean she’s not falling to her knees to suck your dick like every other woman in the world?”
“That was uncalled for, Lexi. But yes, something like that. I asked her to go to dinner with me tonight, so I could welcome her to Calloway Tech, and she declined.”
Lexi placed her hand over her heart and widened her eyes.
“Oh, my God. Someone actually said no to the great Chase Calloway?”
“I know, right? She said she had plans.”
“So what? Maybe she did.”
“Lexi.” I cocked my head. “Women cancel their plans to go out with me.”
“Maybe she’s a lesbian.” She shrugged.
“That is what I need you to find out.” I pointed at her.
“What?” She laughed.
“I need you to befriend her and find out if she’s into men, women, or both.” My brow arched. “If she’s bisexual, I’d still have a chance.”
“So, let me get this straight. You want me to become friends with her so that you can find out if she’s a lesbian?”
“Yes. As my secretary/personal assistant/sister-like friend, I’ve assigned you a new task.”
“Come on, Chase. I’m not going to deceive the smart girl.” She smirked. “But I could get to know her as a friend. She seems really nice.”
“Excellent. I knew I could count on you.” I refilled her glass.
“Did you ever stop to consider that maybe she’s just not into you?”
“Impossible.” My brows furrowed.
She sighed as she rolled her eyes.
The next morning as I was sitting at my desk, there was a light knock on the door.
“Come in.”
When I looked up, I saw Kinsley walk into my office with a file folder in her hand.
“Good morning, Kinsley.” The corners of my mouth curved upward.
“Good morning, Chase. Your father asked me to drop this file off to you.”
“He did?” My grin widened as I got up from my chair and took the file from her hand. “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.”
“How was your evening?” I asked.
“It was really good. And yours?”
“Not bad. Not bad at all. So, how about dinner tonight?”
“I don’t think so.”
“Plans again?” I narrowed my eye at her.
“No.” She shook her head. “Just looking forward to a quiet evening alone.”
“Oh. I see. Okay, then. Thanks for the file.” I held it up.
“You’re welcome.” She smiled and walked out of my office.
I stood there wondering what the hell was going on. She had to be a lesbian. There could be no other explanation as to why she would turn down dinner with me, twice.
“Lexi,” I shouted. “Get in here.”
“What’s wrong?” She ran into my office.
“Have you found out anything yet about Kinsley Davis?”
She glanced at her watch.
“Really, Chase?” She cocked her head at me. “It’s only nine-thirty. She’s been here thirty minutes. I haven’t had a chance yet.”
“Well, chop chop! What are you waiting for? She just turned me down for dinner again.”
“I’ll go now and ask her if she would like to have lunch today.”
“Good idea. As soon as you get back, I want the full report.”
She rolled her eyes and walked out of my office.
“Don’t roll your eyes at me! This is important!” I shouted before she could close the door.