Chapter 27

Monday morning, I answered the phone with a terrible British accent. “‘Ello, Airplayne Adventures. ‘Ow may aye ‘elp ‘ou?” I asked in a high-pitched voice.

I cringed, but the caller on the other end didn't even react.

Amantha about died from silent laughter as she tried not to let the client hear her.

I ignored her. I brought up the calendar and booked the client's date.

“Thank ‘ou!” I screeched. “Buh bye!” I hung up the phone.

Amantha let loose and laughed so hard it might be described as a cackle.

I grinned.

This was fun.

You could bet, I wouldn't tell Amantha I'd seen her last name on some mail in her apartment but purposefully lost so I could spend three days hanging out with her. Nope, I wouldn't tell her at all.

Smith. Her fucking last name was Smith.

I had to take PTO so I wasn't expected as a skydiver, but that meant I was free to spend all day with Amantha. I didn't mind.

The phone rang again and I picked up the receiver. “‘Ello, Airplayne Adventures. ‘Ow may aye ‘elp ‘ou?”

When clients came in, I had to greet them with my fake British accent, too. They had a harder time taking me seriously.

This continued all day until 5:00, when Joey came over to the front desk.

He looked at us and shook his head.

“I hate to say it, but I actually received a couple of voicemails about how helpful the nice British woman was on the phone today.”

Amantha burst out laughing.

I beamed. “Why thank you,” I said. “I tried my best.”

“I'm not sure what the people who met you in person thought because no one said anything, but I'm sure it'll stand out in their memories.”

No news was good news, right? “Good. I'll be here tomorrow, too. I'm here till Wednesday.”

Joey rolled his eyes. “Glad you guys are having fun.”

“Oh yeah. Amantha and I are together now. As far as I know, there's no fraternization policy for employees, but full disclosure.”

Joey blinked. “Those are some big words. I think the little boy is growing up.”

I smiled. “Maybe.”

He nodded. “I never thought I'd see you settle down, but ‘attached’ seems to be good for you. There's not a fraternization policy. But no sex when you're on the clock.” He thought about it and narrowed his eyes. “Or at the office in general.”

I saluted him. “Whatever you say, sir.”

Joey smiled and shook his head. “I've got to head to class. I'll see you kids tomorrow.”

“Good night, Joey,” Amantha said.

“Night, man,” I said.

When the door shut, I looked at Amantha hopefully. “Sex?”

She laughed. “I thought Joey said no sex in the office.”

I shrugged and walked a few steps over to her. I bent so that our lips were level. “What he doesn't know won't hurt him.” I kissed her.

The front door whooshed open. “I forgot my—”

I broke the kiss and turned my head to look at the door. Joey stood holding it open. He looked sorry that he came back.

“Goddammit. Nevermind.”

He turned around and left. The door swung shut behind him.

I laughed and kissed a smiling Amantha again. I could get used to this.