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fantasies than become a “never going to happen.”
     

Chapter Three
     
    Luke nailed on the last fence board, letting out a huge breath. Finally done. Working long hours all week left him antsy. Every night he arrived home too late to stop by Rachel’s house. Not once did he find her staring out her window, only finding closed curtains every time he tried to catch a glimpse of her.
    Today seemed especially rough. The hotter than hell weather drew on his nerves, and he swore he spotted his neighbor on the other side of the river with a young punk. Sexier than he’d ever seen her, she dressed in a short black skirt she would have to shave everything to wear, and a low-cut top. His cock strained in his pants. Then the kid groped the look-alike. He clenched his fists. I can’t take this anymore. I have to see her, make my move.
    With the extra money in his pocket, he wouldn’t have to work late the next day, and after a shower, he would make the trek over to his neighbor’s. Today he was too tired and his couch called to him.
    Dogs yipped behind him, and he pivoted on his heels. Mrs. Yantzi waltzed toward him, her canine companions prancing along beside her. “Luke, you did a wonderful job. Are you all finished?”
    “Yes, ma’am.” He removed his hat and wiped the sweat from his forehead. Starting early to get the job finished before the heat of the day, hadn’t made a difference. Not with the blasted humidity. “I just need to clean up my tools.”
    She placed a piece of paper in the palm of his hand. “Here’s what I owe you plus a bit extra for working over the weekend, and in this heat.”
    He nodded and pocketed the check. At least the woman appreciated his sacrifice. She’d been his best client since moving back to Hanton. “Thank you. When you’re ready for the deck to be done, just give me a call.”
    She chuckled. “That won’t be until next summer, but I’ll be sure to contact you.” The woman and her little dogs returned to the house, leaving him to pack up.
    He loaded his tools back in his truck, and took one last glance at the other side of the river.
     
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    Rachel stared in horror at her date. What on Earth was I thinking when I agreed to meet him? Seriously, how many adult men walked around with their pants hanging halfway down their asses with their cartoon character boxers showing? The way he strutted around, ogling her, reminded her of the punks from high school she used to avoid.
    If Mrs. Norris and her group of church ladies hadn’t trapped her in the cubicle Monday morning, she never would have agreed to meet the woman’s nephew, Sol. She pinched the bridge of her nose, closing her eyes. Maybe I can fake food poisoning as an excuse to go home early. Flicking open her eyes, she bounced up on her toes. Let’s get started.
    “Mmm, all that food over there looks delicious.” With reluctance, she grabbed Sol’s hand. “Why don’t we go eat?”
    Mrs. Norris slapped their fingers apart. “It’s not time yet. They’re playing games out in the field. Why don’t you join them?”
    Sure, if I was ten.
    Sol took her hand again, and dragged her in the same direction anyway. “C’mon, I know another way we can pass the time.”
    She groaned, but following him had to be better than hanging around with the church ladies. If they thought for one instant she wasn’t enjoying herself, they would set her up with another guy by the end of the day.
    Sol passed by the kids participating in the three-legged race and guided her over to the most secluded part of the park, where unkempt bushes and trees lined the riverbank.
    “So, my aunt tells me you work at a bank.”
    “Yes, it’s the only place I’ve ever worked.” She hoped to keep the conversation going, dreading what her date would try if he stopped talking.
    He twirled her around and backed her against a tree. “Well, I’d like to make a deposit.”
    She snorted, ducking out under his arm. “I can’t believe you just said