Conceited Concierge: A Hero Club Novel by Renea Porter (little readers txt) 📕

I laughed.

We walked a lap around the hotel and ended up back at the entrance. “I really should get some sleep.”

“Of course. I’ll walk you, since I’m headed that way, too.”

I had to say, Levi was growing on me. There was a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other. I was enjoying getting to know him. He was bringing out the playful side of me.

“Why hasn’t a girl snatched you up? Like for real.” I was curious.

“I haven’t been serious with anyone for a few years. I’ve had a few serious relationships. Are you volunteering to snatch me up?”

“Nope.” The word came out fast, and it was hard to conceal my smile. We reached my room. “This is me.”

“How about that sleepover?”

“How about, no. Goodnight, Levi.”

“Goodnight. But you know where my room is if you change your mind.”

“Goodnight.”

Levi was not going to stop pursuing me, until I gave in. It was tempting. However, I didn’t want it to affect my work. What if things didn’t work out? I’d be stuck here for several months avoiding him. For now, we had to remain friends.

Chapter Six

RYLEE

My phone beeped, letting me know a text came through. Still in bed, I reached for my phone and saw a text from Aubrey. It was to me and Levi. Great, now Levi had my number.

Dinner at our place Saturday at seven p.m. Have Levi ride in with you since he knows how to get here and he doesn’t have a car at the moment. -Aubrey

Sounds good. I’ll be there. Can’t wait to see you guys in person. -Rylee

Same. Have a good one, love birds. -Aubrey

We are not love birds. -Rylee

But we could be, -Levi added

Oh my god. Goodbye. -Rylee

Aubrey was not helping this situation. After groaning, I got out of bed to get ready for my day. I had a small project today before I could start on some rooms next week.

While working, I ate a piece of fruit and a granola bar. Of course, Levi appeared with a coffee in hand.

“I’m sure you need this.” Levi said when he handed me a coffee.

“Yes. I can’t seem to muster enough energy. Thankfully I have a small project today.”

“What are doing the rest of the day?”

“I was considering going into Old Town to explore.”

“Great. Mind if I tag along?”

“Don’t you have training today?”

“I do, but it’s a half day today. I’ll be done by two.”

“Alright. Guess I’ll see you then. Come to my room when you’re ready to go.”

“Sounds good.”

There was a seating area overlooking a nice size lake out back. Sheryl and Bud agreed to keep the room clean and simple and let the backdrop do the talking. And it was a perfect gathering spot for wedding guests as well.

With the furniture being all white, I added some green accents to compliment the room. I hung up some scenic photos and called it a day. My clients were very satisfied with the outcome. I loved making my clients happy. Normally a designer had a crew they work with, but I found I worked better by myself, even though it can take longer to do my job.

Once the room was perfected, I headed to my room to get ready. It was one o’ clock. I quickly showered and put my hair in a ponytail while it air dried and I wore another sundress. This one was strapless, longer, and more flowy than the one I wore yesterday. My sandals wrapped all the way up my calves. There was a knock on my door when I was putting the finishing touches on my makeup.

Walking over, I opened the door, and motioned for Levi to come in. “I’m almost ready.”

“No rush.”

Levi was wearing white jeans and a chest hugging baby blue shirt. “That blue is definitely your color.”

“Oh thanks.”

It looked great with his tanned skin. It was hard concentrating on my own task when he looked that good.

“You look gorgeous.”

“Thank you.”

“Did you retrieve your car?”

“I had a tow company tow it in. I have to bite the bullet and get the repairs it needs. But it might be better to get a new one.”

“Yeah. Ready?”

“Whenever you are.”

Walking downstairs, we hopped in my car, and off we went. “It’s nice to get away for a few hours.”

“Agreed.”

A welcome sign of Temecula greeted us as we entered Old Town. “Should I just park somewhere and we can walk?”

Levi pointed to a spot. “Pull in there.”

Parking the car, we got out and started at the shop I was parked in front of. It sold Indian Jewelry. “I think I’m gonna need some jewelry.” I smiled, pointing in that direction.

Levi and I looked around the shop. He was eyeing a braided bracelet and I was eyeing some turquoise necklaces. “I really like this dainty one and this big statement one.”

“Get them both,” Levi suggested. “I’m getting this bracelet for myself.”

“That’s really cool. I like that.”

We made our purchases and went on our way to another shop. We stopped in front of a donut shop and all we had to do was look at each other to know we needed to go inside. They were even gluten free and vegan. My mouth watered at the assortment and the sweet smell that flooded the shop.

“What’s it gonna be, Cupcake?”

“Guess.” Why not make a game of it?

“Hmmm. I’m gonna say strawberry.”

“I’ll take a strawberry and a blueberry one,” I told a gentleman behind the counter.

I turned to Levi. “Are you a s’mores kind of guy?”

“Dang. It’s like you know me. I’ll take that and a maple pecan.”

“My treat,” I said, ready to pay.

Once we had