My face flashed hot again. “No. He most certainly is not.”
My phone buzzed as Jennifer came over the line. “Meagan, Mitchell called and asked if he could come in earlier. Your schedule was clear, so I said yes.”
Hitting the button, I said, “Thanks, Jennifer. When will he be here?”
“Thirty minutes.”
Melissa stood and looked down at me. “How are things going with him?”
With a smile, I stood as well. “I think good. His girlfriend came to see me not too long ago. Said Mitchell was starting to get involved with some of the football guys who were pulling pranks and such. Looks like she was able to pull him away from it. He seems to be doing good.”
With a smile and nod, Melissa made her way to her door. “Pay close attention, Meagan. Sometimes these kids have a way of hiding things when they’re hurting the worst.”
My heart dropped to my stomach as I gave her a weak smile while she retreated out of my office.
I loved my job, but sometimes I felt so helpless. The only thing I could do is pray like hell that they listened to what I talked to them about. There was something about Mitchell though that I felt such a connection with.
Burying my face in my hands, I let out a moan. “I need something strong to drink.”
Grabbing my jacket and purse, I headed out of the office. Walking past Jennifer, I smiled and said, “I need a quick Starbucks run before Mitchell gets here. I’ll be right back.”
Jennifer lifted her hand and called out, “Get me my normal!”
The Starbucks was less than a minute walk from my office. I wasn’t sure if that was a blessing or a curse. I pulled out my phone and sent Grayson a text asking how his day was. I knew he was just as nervous as I was about my father’s visit.
My face blushed as I thought about last night and this morning. We had fucked like rabbits both times. The thought of not sleeping in the same bed with Grayson for four nights killed me as much as it did him.
“Must be something good you’re thinking about.”
Looking up, I saw the guy from the movies that Grayson had a funny feeling about.
“Excuse me?” I asked as I took a step back. Something about the way he was looking at me had me on edge.
“It’s Meagan, right?”
My phone went off in my hand while I attempted to smile politely. “Yes. I’m sorry I don’t remember your name.”
“Joshua. Joshua Black.”
With a quick nod, I said, “That’s right.”
“I was just commenting on your flushed cheeks. You must have been thinking about something good.”
My head jerked back. He did not just go there.
“Must just be the weather outside.”
With a smirk, Joshua nodded his head. “You meeting Detective Bennett?”
Glancing toward the door, I shook my head and turned back to the front. “Um, yes. I work around the corner so it’s an easy place to meet.”
“Really? I live right across the street in the new condos.”
This guy was really starting to bug me and I had no idea why. If he took one more step closer to me I was going to tell him to back the fuck off.
“I’ve heard they’re really nice. My boss was thinking of buying one.”
Joshua grinned. “Yeah well, they are nice and they are very expensive, but worth it. The amenities are amazing. Hey you ever want to take a look, I’m more than happy to show you mine.”