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head of the project that I’m going to be working on, and he lives in Big Sur.”
     
    Amber stood motionless. She was almost certain that this was the most handsome man she’d ever laid eyes on. He was about six feet tall, and he wore a red button down shirt and khakis. She wanted to say hello, but no words came out of her mouth. Instead, she knelt over and took the leash off Brodi.
     
    “Hi, Amber. Did you meet Mateo?” Bethany appeared from upstairs. She was in her typical yoga wear and she had a fuchsia bandana around her head. She walked toward Amber and then looked at Tommy.
     
    “I was just introduced. Yes.” Amber straightened herself up and then looked at Mateo. “It’s nice to meet you. I love Big Sur.” She smiled and tucked a strand of her long dark hair behind her ear. Then she looked over at Tommy. “So how is the project going?”
     
    “Well, as soon as it gets going, it’ll be great. Right, Mateo?” Tommy put his hands on his hips and looked at Mateo.
     
    “Most definitely. It’s such a positive addition to the Bay area. I’m expecting to have a lot of work for the next six months, at least.” He nodded his head and looked at Amber as he spoke. She shifted her stance and tried to look casual, but she felt awkward and nervous. Something about this man had her intrigued and restless.
     
    “So, Amber. Why don’t we go eat lunch? Tommy and Mateo have some more business to discuss but they’ll be back later.” Bethany took charge and headed off to the large, eat-in kitchen that faced the bay. Amber grabbed her friend by the arm when nobody was looking and hissed in her ear when they were both standing in front of the fridge.
     
    “That guy is amazing!” She tried to keep her voice down and peered over her shoulder twice to make sure that neither Tommy nor Mateo were nearby. Then she smoothed her hair down and took a deep breath. “Wow. I mean, I seriously can’t think of the last time that I’ve seen a guy that good looking. I should hang out down in Big Sur more often.” She raised her brows and then followed Bethany over to the bar stools and bistro table. Bethany giggled.
     
    “You’re so funny. He is definitely hot. I was kind of shocked to see Tommy show up with the guy. You know he wasn’t supposed to be back until tomorrow.” Bethany dropped a pair of tongs into a large Caesar salad and then set a plate with silverware in front of Amber. She sat down and then poured them both glasses of sparkling water.
     
    “So it sounds like the project is going to be a good thing for you guys. See? I knew that it would all work out for you.” Amber nodded her head and ate some of her food. She was glad to hear that Bethany and Tommy might be on the right track to securing their finances again.
     
    “I’m relieved. Apparently the guy Dominick that they met with was really happy with Tommy’s references and experience, so he got him in the same day to meet with Mateo. It was just coincidence that Mateo lives in Big Sur and that he was heading back in this direction to go home. Tommy offered him a ride so that Mateo could leave his car back in San Fran.” Bethany appeared to have all the crucial information, as always.
     
    “So, is he single?” Amber chewed on her salad and looked at Bethany with a hopeful expression. Bethany giggled.
     
    “I don’t know. I just met the guy a half hour ago!” She took a gulp of her water and then forked out some more salad onto her plate.
     
    “We have to find out.” Amber enjoyed the temporary distraction from the Jeffrey Holiday case. She smiled and crossed her fingers that Mateo was single. Then she got up and peeked under the curtains that hung in Bethany’s kitchen. She could see the two men talking out in the backyard. Mateo ran his hands through his hair and then put them on his hips. He had broad shoulders and a firm stance. Amber figured he was probably between thirty and thirty-five.
     
    “Are you spying?” Bethany giggled