This time he shot me a dirty look. “Don’t play around with me, Barrett. I can make your life miserable if I really wanted to.”
I sighed and glanced out over the worksite. “Listen, Harrison, I get that you’re pissed at me and you don’t like my father, but do you really want to do this? Last I heard, Laney was engaged and happy.”
He glared at me. “Stay away from her.”
Holding up my hands, I replied, “I haven’t even spoken to her in years.”
His anger grew. Fuck. That wasn’t the right thing to say.
“Per her request!” I added. “She saw how angry you were, and we both decided it wasn’t worth the stress for her if we dated.”
Of course, that wasn’t what happened. Both Laney and I wanted a one-night stand. Neither of us wanted anything else; that wa
s made clear when we left the party together. Harrison didn’t need to know that, though.
He seemed to relax a bit. “Good. I’m glad she came to her senses before it was too late.”
“Sir, listen, we’re going to be working together in the future I’m sure. Can we not move past this now? This is the third job site you’ve tried to shut down on me without success. I don’t know what went down with you and my father, but is this really how to be professional, grown men?”
He frowned and looked away. “Make sure you keep everything in order, Barrett.”
And with that, the man walked away.
Rich sighed next to me. “I really don’t like that guy.”
I laughed. “Neither do I, Rich. Neither do I. Now, what other fires need to be put out?”
It didn’t take me long to wish I hadn’t asked. As we walked the building site, Rich gave me a list of problems. My head spun, and I had a headache coming on. I hadn’t slept very well the last few nights. All I could think about was Kaelynn. Her smile. Her kiss. The way she moaned into my mouth and how easy she came for me that night. Totally clothed with just my cock pressed against her.
Fuck.
“What? Am I going too fast?” Rich asked.
“Come again?” I asked.
“You said fuck. Am I going too fast?”
Christ, I hadn’t meant to say that out loud. “No, it’s just been a long day, and I have a rehearsal dinner to go to tonight.”
“Family? Friend?”
“One of my best friends from college. He’s getting married tomorrow.”
“Nice. Listen, I’ve got all this under control. I know you need to head to another site, just head on out. If anything pressing comes up, I’ll let you know.”
I nodded as I rubbed my neck. “Has my father called you?”
Rich frowned.
“I’ll take that as a yes.”
“He’s not used to not running the show. I’ve worked for him almost as long as you, Nash. I get it. You’re doing a good job, and he’s going to see that. Just give it time.”
“Time,” I said letting my eyes roam up the tall building. “Why do I feel like I’m going to need more than that?”
Rich slapped my back. “Go on, I’ve got this. There’s a reason you put me in charge. Now let me do my job.”
“Right. I know you’re right. I’m going to do what you said and take off.”