Page 7 of Daddy’s Little Charmer (Daddy #36)
Harmony sat in the middle of her bed and looked through one of her college books. She knew she should be concentrating, but she couldn’t get Christian out of her head long enough.
When she heard her phone ring, she jumped and sprang from the bed and raced into the living room, where she had plugged it in earlier.
“Finally,” Christian sighed when she answered.
Harmony smiled. “Hello, Christian.”
“Hello, Baby.”
Harmony bit her lip and tried to control the shiver that racked her body at the tone of his voice and the endearment he called her.
“What are you up to?” Christian asked.
“I’m studying, and the guys are hanging out in the living room.”
Christian stayed silent for a moment. “You’re okay with letting them into your apartment?”
“Yes. They’re nice guys, and I really doubt you’d send me anyone who would hurt me.”
“You’re right about that. Everything I do is to make you happy and keep you safe.”
She wanted to ask why. Why was he paying attention to her in the first place, and secondly, why did he think he could make his friends protect her when she didn’t need it? It wasn’t his job, and they weren’t even friends. The whole situation was crazy and confusing.
Harmony looked over her shoulder at the men and saw they were staring at her with grins on their faces. She huffed out a breath and turned her back to them.
“I don’t understand why you say stuff like that. We barely know each other,” she whispered into the phone.
“That doesn’t matter to me, Baby.” He cleared his throat and changed the subject before she could ask any more questions. “Is there anywhere special you’d like to go tomorrow night for dinner?”
Harmony bit her bottom lip nervously. “We’re really going on a date?” she asked breathlessly.
“Yes,” he replied in a gentle tone.
Harmony’s heart leapt in her chest. “I’ve never been on a date.”
Surprised, Christian sat back in the hotel chair. “Seriously? Why?” he asked, shocked.
“I took care of my dad, and then I was busy with work and school.”
Christian sucked in a breath. Everything he was learning about the woman made her more appealing.
He’d never thought of having a serious relationship, and definitely not marriage.
With her, he knew it wouldn’t be long until he was head over heels in love with her.
He also knew he wouldn’t ever let her go.
“I’m taking you to a nice restaurant. You deserve to be spoiled.”
Harmony tapped her foot nervously against the floor.
“I don’t want you spending a lot of money. I’m happy with a hamburger, or I could cook something here.”
Christian grimaced. He liked a hamburger as much as the next guy, but he wanted to spend his time and money spoiling Harmony.
“We’ll get a hamburger another time, and there’s plenty of time for you to cook for me.”
Harmony paused for a moment. “Are you having a good trip?”
“Yes, I’ve done what I’ve set out to do.”
She waited for further information, but continued when he didn’t say more.
“Um, okay, good.”
Christian’s hand fisted in his lap. He hated the thought of hanging up. He could sit there and talk to her all night, but he knew they both had things to do. The quicker he worked and got things done, the sooner he’d get back to her.
“I’ll let you go so you can study, but I’ll see you tomorrow.”
Harmony closed her eyes against the irrational wave of loneliness she felt at that moment.
“Okay, night,” she whispered.
She turned and caught Nico and Connor staring at her and grinning. “What?” she asked curtly.
Connor shrugged. “It sounds like you guys made up,” Connor commented.
Harmony rolled her eyes. “You make it sound like we’re in a relationship, and we were fighting.”
“You are, and you did,” Connor replied with a grin.
Harmony pointed the finger at him and narrowed her eyes. “You keep teasing, and you get no coffee in the morning.”
Both men laughed and held up their hands.
“Yes, ma’am,” they said simultaneously and grinned.
Harmony snorted and walked back into her bedroom. She closed the door and leaned back against it as a big smile crossed her face. As much as she thought it was wrong to date her boss, she couldn’t deny her fascination or the feelings that bombarded her every time she talked to Christian.
Since the first moment, she’d felt a strong attraction to him, and for some reason, he made her feel safe, and they hadn’t even been together yet.
She knew the fact that he worried about her enough to send two men to watch over her had something to do with it, but it was something more she couldn’t quite decipher.
She decided to put it in the back of her mind for the moment. She had studying to do and dinner to make.
Later, when she was in bed, she’d think about her feelings. She knew they were feelings she’d have a hard time explaining to herself and dealing with. Only time would tell.