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wondering if you could fit me into your schedule and work on decorating all of the rooms for me. I love what you did with Duron’s house and thought you might have some great ideas for mine as well. I need someone who knows me well to do it. I like the color scheme you created in my condo and I want to expand on that, using the same colors throughout.”
    Loren loved the sound of his voice and she tingled a little when he said the word, need.
    “I know it’s asking a lot considering it would involve you taking a few trips to California, but I’ll cover all of the expenses. I’ll email you photos as much as I can so that you won’t have to take a lot of trips, but for some of it I’m sure you’ll have to see things for yourself. Just send me an invoice for your expenses along with the costs for what you buy and I’ll take care of it.”
    Mike was looking Loren over as he explained everything to her. He was talking business, but his thoughts were far from anything that had to do with the house or the business. He couldn’t help but notice how stunning she was tonight. Blue was definitely her color.
    “If it’s too much, I understand, but I couldn’t think of another designer I would trust with knowing what I want.”
    Loren already knew she’d do anything for Mike. She couldn’t wait to put her professional touch on his personal residence.
    “Of course I can and I can’t wait to see this new house. Duron joked that you were trying to outdo the house he purchased. I swear, you boys have to stop trying to be so competitive and play nicely,” she joked.
    They both laughed.
    “What happened to the house you were building here in Atlanta?”
    “Now that we have agreed that I would handle all of the west coast operations, I’m putting that property on the market. I’ll keep my condo for when I’m in town, but I don’t see a need for a bigger house in the area.”
    “I can understand that. The last time I talked to my brother, he did mention something about the move, but he didn’t say when it would take place or how far along you guys were. Your company is growing very fast and I’m excited for you.”
    The waitress arrived with their drinks and they placed their orders for dinner. Loren decided to go for her favorite which was the broiled salmon while Mike decided to order his usual porterhouse steak and potato.
    “Tell me about this house,” Loren said.
    “It has three very large bedrooms on the top level with each having an attached bathroom and one additional bathroom is also on that level. The next level down is the main level with the living room, dining room, a huge media room and office and a kitchen that will lead out to the back where I’ll have an in-ground pool built.”
    Loren was impressed.
    “Wow. Sounds nice so far,” Loren acknowledged.
    “I’m happy with it,” Mike said. “My favorite level the lowest where there is a movie theater, the room that will house my gym, along with two big open spaces, a full kitchen area, an additional bedroom and two bathrooms. The movie theater was a must. I like the one your brother has in his house and I am a huge movie buff. I often do my best work sitting in front of a movie. My building design creative juices seem to really flow when I’m relaxed with a movie.”
    “I understand because I love relaxing at the one in Duron’s house every chance I get. Well, I can’t wait to see this house when it’s finished. When do you think I’ll be able to get my first look inside?”
    He didn’t hear anything Loren had just said. He was too busy ogling her. He could tell she was meant to be in the career that she has. Her whole body lit up when she talked about designing. He got excited seeing her excitement.
    “Mike? Mike? Are you okay?”
    He realized Loren was saying something.
    “What? Oh I was just thinking about something. What did you say?”
    “I was asking when I would be able to get a look at the finished house so that I can get some