I grabbed my phone, and when I turned to face him, Ford's gaze was low again.Had he been watching my ass when I bent over?I must be imagining things.There was no way Ford was still interested in me.
I backed out of the room."I need a shower.Then I'll be at the front desk, if you need me."
He nodded."I'll wash up before I head down for lunch."
"Great.See you later."I turned and walked out of the room, my heart racing even though we'd only lifted a vanity.I felt like I hadn't cooled down from my run.Inside my apartment, I leaned against the door and let out a breath.How was I going to work with Ford and keep my attraction to myself?
I was in so much trouble.
I pushed off the door, heading toward the bathroom, stripping off my clothes as I went.I was sweaty and gross.There was no way he was checking me post workout.
I turned on the water and stepped under the steady stream.Dipping my head back, I wet my hair.I closed my eyes, biting my lip against the image that came to mind of him lifting that vanity.The way his muscles had bulged from the weight, the barely restrained strength in every line of his body.
I couldn't resist cupping my breasts, tweaking the nipples, then moving lower, between my legs.If I was going to work with him, then I'd have to take the edge off.
I was positive the reason I was so attracted to him was because he was the only male I'd been this close to recently.Ever since my parents died, I'd been singularly focused on the estate, cleaning out their house and now starting the inn.It was why my boyfriend at the time had said we should take a break.
I hadn't had time to date or meet new people.I barely had the energy to climb into bed at the end of the night.
Then I imagined Ford hovering over me, thrusting inside me.He'd feel so good filling me up.The orgasm hit me like a tidal wave, washing over me.I braced my hand on the tile, my body trembling from the aftershocks.
When I recovered, I shampooed and conditioned my hair before soaping my body.
This was going to be a long few months.My only saving grace would be to focus on our busy season.I'd block out how good Ford looked renovating a bathroom.
I got dressed and headed downstairs to cover the front counter.When there was no one working the front desk, I was available on my phone to respond to any requests.Eventually, I'd hire someone to handle the desk during the day, but for now, it was just me.
I did as much work as I could while checking people in and out, answering any questions, and monitoring the online reservations.It wasn't ideal.But until our profits increased, I was tied to the desk during certain hours of the day.
Guests expected in-person service, and we wanted to offer it to them.Some things were better done in person.Even if the interruptions threatened my focus.
The only good thing was that I couldn't think about Ford and what he was doing, because I was too busy.Before I knew it, it was lunchtime, and the hostess from the inn's restaurant called to say my table was ready.
I wondered whether I should go upstairs and let Ford know or if I should text him.He'd given me his cell phone number on the estimate paperwork.Before I could decide, he appeared at the bottom of the stairs.
It looked like he'd washed up a bit, probably in one of the vacant rooms with an intact bathroom.He smiled when he saw me."Are you ready for lunch?"
My stomach growled as if on cue."Yes."
He waited for me to shut down the laptop and lock it in the safe behind the counter.I put up the sign that told guests to text or call with any issues.
Then I walked with him to the restaurant with views of the town square.The hostess, Heather, led us to a table by the window.
She handed us the menus."Enjoy your lunch."
"Thanks, Heather."
She wandered away, and I focused on the menu.I knew every item by memory because we'd spent so much time picking each offering with the chef.I decided to get the turkey club, lowering the menu to the table.
Ford raised a brow."How's the roast beef?"
"I've heard it's great, but I haven't had it yet."
"I'll get that then."He set the menu down."I was able to get a lot done this morning, even without my crew.Of course, it will go more quickly with them here."
"Should I have brought my laptop so that we could go over design choices?"
"I brought my tablet."He set it between us on the table."These are the specs of your bathrooms.I know a few are different, but most are about this size."
