my best friend and Cadence meet Harper, the man behind the architectural plans!"
They both greeted each other with smiles, Harper's a little more mischievous.
"I have to go check on a few things and I'll catch up with you guys later, ok?" Alexis told them and turned to leave.
"Oh Alexis, Noah says he’ll see you later. He had to take care of some business." Harper told her.
"He was here?" She asked breathlessly. Just the mention of his name brought back all of the memories and vivid dreams she'd had the last few months. The man was a plague to her mind and body.
"Of course, he was here every day before you would arrive, to have me go over each of the plans with him. He didn't tell you?" Harper was occupied staring at Cadence, so he didn't notice Alexis's eyes narrow.
"No. He did NOT tell me." She spoke through clenched teeth. The man had the ability to get her worked up, without even showing his face. She balled her fist and stomped inside her spa.
She would NOT let him ruin her day!
Easily falling into the routine of working and running the spa, Alexis perfected the job. She was born to run her own spa. Everyone had a jovial mood and loved their job, she couldn't have chosen a better staff. During the day, she had given mostly waxes, a few body scrubs and massages. When the work day was coming to an end, she went in search of her assistant, Katie.
"Ms. Monroe! May I get anything for you?" Katie asked when she saw Alexis headed to the reception desk.
"Yes, Katie. Inform me on how today went, please." Alexis instructed slumping into the chair beside Katie. She was exhausted, a good type of exhaustion, like she’d accomplished a ton! Which she had.
"Okay. Each of our appointments arrived on time and completed their waivers; no one cancelled. The staff were all very friendly and we had no complaints. The last appointment will be arriving in 5 minutes for...you." Katie ended with an apologetic grimace.
"Well, that's what this job’s all about...pleasing customers!" Alexis exclaimed, brightly. She honestly didn't mind, she loved this job and probably would choose to continue working until she grew old and wrinkled. Laughing at that thought, she asked, "Who's my client?"
Katie looked through the database and gasped, "Oh my goodness. It's Mr. Noah Kane!" She exclaimed, waving a hand back in forth in front of her flushed face.
Alexis groaned with frustration. Now how had he managed that?! "There must be someone, anyone else available for Mr. Kane?" She muttered to herself. Katie’s eyebrows shot up, but, kept her private thoughts to herself. "Everyone’s currently with a customer. Besides, I think he’s partial to you...he’s filled in this spot for a whole two weeks, and you're the only one he’s booked for his massages."
"Oh, lucky me." But Alexis felt the exact opposite. He couldn’t even say hi to her on her most important day! No, she didn't want to get near Mr. Noah Kane, let alone touch the man. Except…she did.
Who was she kidding, she wanted to do much more than that. And as if she summoned the sensual Mr. Kane, he walked through the doors as if he owned the place; his eyes finding hers immediately.
Maintaining her professional demeanor, Alexis grabbed a clipboard and walked over to him.
"Hello Mr. Kane, I'm glad you could make it. Please fill out this form and hand it to Ms. Katie, at the reception desk. She will buzz me when you’re finished and I will show you back to the massage room."
Noah Kane frowned at her. And she couldn't have been more pleased. He would see that it was nothing but business between them and that him not wanting to see her, didn’t hurt her feelings whatsoever.
"Sure thing...Alexis. It’s good to see you again."
Ugh! His voice did that thing with her name, making her insides melt.
She straightened her shoulders, turned and left the room. She could have sworn she heard him chuckle, but couldn't be sure because of the blood roaring in her ears. Once inside themassage