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Chapter 11: I'm Distracted by a Red Head

RexStaring at my computer screen, I realize the page hasn't changed in at least thirty minutes. Normally I'm so lost in my work, I have to set reminders on my phone for me to stop and eat, even. But right now, I can't seem to focus for more than a few minutes at a time.And I know why.A certain dark eyed, deep red haired beauty caught my attention a week ago and I haven't been able to think of much else.I called my buddy and gave him Chloe's contact information, told him to call the salon. It was kind of a weird way of going about it, not having her contact someone, but I trust Brandon. He worked for years with his dad at his construction business and plays in a band at The Flying Goat fairly regularly. He knows how to fix just about any appliance and knew he'd help her out.Doesn't mean I didn't feel awkward as fuck calling him up and telling him to get in touch with a woman who needed his help. He made sure to call me out on it, too. Rightfully so. He felt like a jack
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Chapter 12: Is That How She Thinks of Me?

RexAnd that's all it takes to damn near wipe the smile off my face. I turn my head away quickly, trying to avoid the inevitable, her seeing my discomfort. But it's not quickly enough. She gasps and points to me. "Ho-ly shit. Someone turned you down.""No." Not a lie. I never asked Chloe out on a date. Though, I'm certain I would have been turned down had I tried for anything, between the sheets or not. But, that wasn't a consideration. Chloe doesn't need some guy trying to get a hookup. And that's all I can give. That's all I want to give.She smirks. "You're a liar.""I am not." I try my best not to make eye contact."Oh yes you are."I see Ethan walk in from the back and use it to my advantage. "Oh would you look at that? Your husband's here for his surprise visit already and looks like he needs a kiss.""This isn't over," she says in a stern voice, glaring at me and pointing a finger at my chest.And because I can't help myself, I wiggle my fingers in the air
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Chapter 13: It's Time To Shake Things Up

Rex"Thank you for calling New You Salon, this is Jana, how can I help you?"I can't believe I'm about to say this but, "Yeah, I was wondering if I could schedule an appointment for a hair cut with Chloe? The sooner the better.""Sure, let me just pull up her schedule. Is there a time and date that works best for you?""Nope. I can make anything work," I say, rather than repeating myself by blurting out sooner than later, like I'd like to."She has an opening on Monday at ten. Does that work?""Sure does.""Name?"Oh shit. I hesitate. She's going to know it's me if I say my name but at the same time, I don't want to lie."Rex," I finally tell her."Got 'ya down. See you Monday. Thanks so much!""Thanks."I toss my phone on the counter and run my fingers through my hair that absolutely does not need a cut. I don't know what I'm doing here. It's completely out of my comfort zone but the fact that I've thought about Chloe more times than I care to admit over the
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Chapter 14: Oh Just a Normal Day

Chloe"Morning, Jana. How was your weekend?""Boring. As usual."I grin at my grumpy friend. She's definitely living in the wrong town if she's looking for an exciting night life and an endless social calendar. Liberty isn't tiny, but it's still a small town. We're lucky to have the college so we have more restaurants and bars, at least."Sorry to hear that."She rolls her eyes and plays with a long strand of bright pink hair as she flips through a magazine. "You are not. You love how sleepy it is here." "Got me there. How's my schedule look today?" I didn't work over the weekend but when I left here on Friday it looked like it was going to be a busy day."You're full up. Saturday a few called in. Your first client should be here in about ten minutes. Just a men's hair cut, though.""Okay sounds good. I'm going to go put away my stuff. Try not to have too much fun out here."She gives me a deadpan look as she licks her finger and flips the page again. I don't know
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Chapter 15: I'm Wet

Chloe"Ahh!" I yell. I'm using my hand as a shield against the spray of water. The hose is flipping and flopping back and forth, jets of warm water streaming into the air and all over the both of us. Before I manage to get control of the situation, we're both nearly soaked. Even the floor is wet and slippery.Finally having the water turned off, which seemed to take much longer than it should have because I was taken by such surprise, I look over at Rex. I know my eyes are wide, my hair looks like I've just climbed out of the shower, but forgot to wash half of it because sections are completely dry while others are drenched.I wipe my face, my chest heaving."Well, I'm awake. What about you?"A burst of laughter bubbles out of me and I cover my mouth. That's never happened to me before. In fact, I'm not entirely sure that's ever happened to anyone ever. I don't know if it's because of my out of control nerves or something else entirely. I do know that I am incredibly embar
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Chapter 16: I Can't Believe I'm Calling Her

RexI sit in front of my computer screens fidgeting with a rip in the hem of my jeans, staring at my phone, wondering if I dare do what I'm about to do.No doubt if I make this call, I'll set myself up for a slew of shit I'm not sure I'm ready to take on. Yet, I don't see any other way.Lifting my phone to my ear, I wait while it rings once, twice, three times. I'm about to hang up, losing my nerve when a soft voice answers."Rex? What's wrong?""Nothing. Why would anything be wrong?""Um, because you're calling me in the middle of the day?""Oh. That's not so weird, right?""It is because you've never done it before," Olivia explains.I sit quietly as I try to decide what I'm about to say next."Rex?""Right. I have a question.""Obviously. Out with it. Is it anything to do with why you were at The Goat so early the other day? Or why you've not been flirting like normal with the ladies while you're bartending?""How would you know that?""I have my sourc
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Chapter 17: She's Laughing At Me

RexI give Olivia time to stop laughing before I growl, demanding her to stop."Oh please. Like you don't know exactly what you're doing. You. Rex Matthews. You know." I interrupt her before she has a chance to finish whatever she was going to say. "No, I don't. I know how to have sex with a woman after we've flirted for a few hours and not develop feelings or manage to get myself into a relationship. If there's eating involved, it's not at a restaurant," I tell her, just to be a shithead."Oh gross! Rex! Nope. I do not need to know this!"I chuckle, lean back in my chair, pleased with myself for shocking her when I hear her gag. I probably should feel bad because for a while I know she was feeling pretty nauseous from the pregnancy, but I also know she's just being dramatic. At least, I hope."What's wrong, Liv?" I tease."You're nasty.""Oh please. I'm honest. There's a difference.""Whatever. I'm not helping you anymore."I grin, scratch my scruff. "Yeah you
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Chapter 18: I'm Too Tired to Think. Obviously.

Chloe"Holy crap, I'm so tired."My boss, Ari, nods her head as she kicks off her shoes and starts massaging her feet. I'm not sure what happened to our schedules today, but they were packed from the time Rex walked out until now. I was so busy, I didn't get a chance to eat lunch and only managed to use the restroom once. Thank goodness Jana took pity on us and at least kept us hydrated. She did, however, stop us both and make us eat a granola bar.I think she felt guilty for overbooking both of us since she's the one who does all our scheduling. Normally having a hair cut scheduled while my client's hair is processing a color or high light wouldn't be a big deal. But for it to happen with every appointment without a single break throughout the day is overwhelming.My feet throb, my brain is tired, and my body aches all over. I grabbed a box of crackers to munch on while we recuperate but even lifting them to my mouth proves to be a lot of effort."I'm so sorry, guys."W
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Chapter 19: How Do You Forget a Guy Like Rex?

Chloe"I forgot.""Forgot what?" she mumbles while crunching, eyes closed.Jana looks at her and rolls her eyes then stands up, hands on her hips and glares at me. "Chlo! Rex is probably wondering what the hell happened!""Who's Rex?" Ari asks, lifting her head to look me in the eye."Shower boy," Jana explains."Ahh. I heard he's hot. Like, cover model hot.""He is," I blurt out before thinking better of it.Jana smirks then explains. "He is super hot. He's also incredibly hot for our girl, here. And she just stood him up for a date. I was right here and he wasn't even embarrassed about asking her out in front of everyone. They made a date for tonight and she totally ditched him!" She points a long finger at me, the pointed red tip of her fingernail wiggling in a circle in my direction. Full of blame, that one. I stand up, grab hold of her finger and turn it on herself. "It's not my fault! Who's the one who jacked up the schedule today?""Well, that's unnecessa
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Chapter 20: Are You Stalking Me?

Chloe"I live right there." He nods his head to the other side of my street and I bunch my eyebrows, even more confused than earlier."You're my neighbor?"He hands me the pizza then points across the street. "Sort of. Not there, there, but that's my house on the other side of their back yard," he explains. Running his hand over the back of his neck, he drops his head. "I'm coming across as a complete stalker, aren't I?""Um just a little bit."He laughs at my honesty. "Yeah, this is kind of new to me. Let me explain better, will you do that?""Do what?" I'm still not following anything he's saying. He called my work after getting his hair cut this morning to check up on me. Jana, my ex-friend, told him I was busy, then called him to let him know I'd left and he just happened to see me drive past him then happens to live a few blocks away?"Explain. I know, I know. I sound crazy. Insane, really. But honestly, it was all very innocent. Except for the hair cut this morni
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