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“A coffee shop in Charleston. Her car broke down and she needed a ride here.”
“Here?”
“Yeah. It was crazy. She’s moving here and I just happened to come to her rescue.
“It’s fate,” Hannah says.
“I agree,” I say.
“When can we meet her?” she asks excitedly, making me laugh.
“Soon. I’m taking her on our first date tonight.”
“Where are you taking her?”
“Charleston for dinner.”
“That’s nice. I’m sure she’ll love that. Is she from around here?”
“No, I don’t think so. I’ll learn everything about her tonight.”
“All tonight?” Hannah asks, laughing.
“All the important stuff, anyway,” I tell her.
I head to my room and take a shower. I’ve got two hours until the date that I know will change my life.
And I can’t wait.
CHAPTER 5
JULY
I was fully intending to stay in, unpack, and get ready for my first date, but that idea was lost almost immediately. I quickly figured out that I need to walk off some of this nervous energy and I would like to go to the office I am going to be working at.
So, here I am in front of Grayson’s Law Office walking inside. “Welcome to the Law Office of Grayson Picard. Do you have an appointment?” This pretty woman is smiling at me.
“Well not exactly. My name is July…” She bounces out of her seat and rounds the desk with the look of excitement on her face.
“Oh my word. You’re July Haven. It’s so nice to meet you.” She grabs my hand and pulls me into a hug. “I am so glad you could start so quickly. It was getting to be exhausting doing this by day and law school at night.”
“I’m sorry you are?” I hope she didn’t say her name because I blanked if she did. I was so stunned by her hug and the niceness I think I missed it.
“Ha. I’m sorry. Where is my head? My name is Samantha Picard. Grayson is my husband.”
“Oh. Wow. It must be nice working with one another.” It’s now that I see the wedding photo on her desk.
“Uh, yes and no. I mean eventually it will be our name on the door but right now, while I am in law school I am only helping him out because my mother-in-law god bless her soul, was his assistant, but that woman cannot hold water and well let’s just say she’s lucky this town is one big family.” We both start giggling because I understand what she is trying to say.
“Baby who are you… oh hello.” A man, I am assuming, is Grayson walks into the room. “Is there an appointment I forgot about?” he asks, concerned, looking at his watch.
“No, babe. This is July, your new assistant.” Recognition crosses his face before he holds out his hand.
“Ah yes. Welcome to town, July. I wasn’t expecting you until tomorrow.”
“I know. I just, well I made it here today and wanted to check in and at least acquaint myself with the office and introduce myself.”
“Very wise. Well, as you can see it is small. Not much, but it fulfills me and allows me to be with my family. You will mostly be answering calls, collecting payments, and answering my emails. Since you are here I will give you the petty cash key, key for the safe, and your access codes.” He walks away.