Paige POV:
"I'll be here later. Don't try anything stupid. I shouldn't have to teach you another lesson." Trevor spat as he pushed me out of his truck. Luckily no one was here yet so I could take my time getting up. It's 6:15am and I'm scheduled to open the diner today. I slowly get up trying not to breathe too hard.He beat the crap out of me this morning because he found my get away bag.
I thought I had it hidden well enough in the freaking crawlspace under the house but apparently I didn't. He was not very happy about me leaving but I don't understand. Why keep me if you found someone better? If she is so perfect why not just toss me to the side?
I continue to prep everything and before I know it, it's opening time and Sally comes through the door. "Hey Sally." I greet her as she walks into the kitchen. I can never get over the fact that her and her husband, Walter, are nearly seventy and don't look a day over 40. She has long straight silver hair, deep blue eyes and perfect wrinkle free pale skin caramel skin. Walter on the other hand has black hair, deep brown eyes, and perfectly chocolate colored skin. They couldn't be more opposite personality wise either. But they make a beautiful couple.
"Good morning sweet pea. I hope you didn't have too much trouble opening alone. I woulda been here sooner but Walter was feeling a bit extra this morning." We laugh together and I wince from the pain. She doesn't notice since she was headed to turn on the open sign. "You tell Walter I can't open this place on my own every day." I tease with a wink and she shoos me out.
Just as I finish placing the last pie in the case I hear the bell. I turn and find Mr.Fritz. "Good morning ladies. I'll have my usual." He calls as he sits in his usual spot at the counter. "Good morning Mr.Fritz." we say almost in unison. The bell rings again and just like that the morning rush begins. Rose comes in in her usual whirlwind and we fall into our routine.
We were right in the middle of the lunch rush when a familiar face comes in. Ryker, what's he doing back? He has three different men with him much larger than the last ones and these guys look like they stepped out of a mafia movie. They sit at the bar and I head over to great them. The biggest one is staring so intently at me and I have to fight not to stare at him.
"Hey Miss Paige how ya doing?" Ryker greets me. "You know hanging in there. You have a different set of friends this time I see. What brings you back early?" I ask lifting an eyebrow. He motions towards the other men. "These are the developers for the project." He points at the biggest one. "This is the Alph- I mean CEO of The Greystone Corporation." He says with a grin and I suspicious glint in his eye.
"Nikolai Greystone." The man says extending his hand. Damn his voice alone makes me think about things I shouldn't. I reach out and take his hand. Tingles shoot up my arm and through my body landing in the pit of my stomach and swirling deliciously. A gasp leaves my lips but I recover quickly. "It's very nice to meet you." I say a little quieter than I intended.
Man he is hot. I wish I could touch his face. I shake my head to clear my thoughts and reluctantly let go of his hand. His eyes never leave me though. Ryker introduces me to the other two whos names are Victor and Keegan. Once introductions are made I get their order and continue working. All the whole Nikolai's eyes never leave me. Not that I want them to.
"So who is the delicious men at the counter?" Rose whispers when she comes up beside me at the pie case. I quickly fill her in and she purrs. "That Keegan guy looks like he would know how to take good care of me." She muses and wiggles her brows. I just laugh at her. "Go introduce yourself then chicken. I dare ya." I whisper to her.
"Fine I will. I never back down from a dare Paige and you know it." She sticks her tounge out at me and turns to go introduce herself. Lord, what have done? She is going to be heartbroken by the time he is done. I shake my head with a smile and continue my work.
It's now 3:15pm and the diner has finally slowed down. The four men still occupy my bar though and I'm starting to think I'm the only reason they are here. Well except Victor, I'm pretty sure he has the hots for Rose because he hasn't stopped staring at her. The bell rang again and when I look to see who it is my heart drops. It's Trevor...