Read The Bride Who Bailed for Free Online

middle of the afternoon. Although there were so many weird things happening at once, maybe me being here was the least weird one?

    Drew followed a few minutes later after Ashley had left, and we dressed quietly.

    "So, Ash is dropping the kids off tonight, I was going to ask you to dinner, but I don't suppose you'd be interested in babysitting?"

    "Heh, you're on your own tonight, big boy!"  

    He grinned at me, "I don't blame you. Not at all, so, where were we? I think we're supposed to be working on your consulting job?"

    "Right, let me see the IT department, we'll figure out how I can help."

    The IT department was being run by guys who appeared to be 12 years old. I was sure that they were good at what they did, it's just...they were so young.  

    The problems were not all that complex, but would take some time to unwind. I quoted him a price for a month of work and we worked out the details of staying on the property.  

    So, to recap, now I was, technically sleeping with my boss, and being followed by my former fiancee, who was shooting at me with a paint gun. Excellent. Good choices. I'd deal with all this tomorrow.

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    After a good night's sleep I knew it was time to deal with Jake. I had some time before I went to work. He had to go home, this thing with Drew was probably nothing. A break from reality, a temp job at the beach, a gorgeous smile, nothing more...well maybe more for me, certainly nothing more for him. I was a short round-ish, computer expert. And he was a tall dark and handsome owner of a luxury resort. I knew my place.

    But Jake, we were done, he had to go.  

    I started with the beach, then checked his room. No Jake. Maybe he was practicing with his paintball gun.  

    I went to the desk. " Hi," I checked her tag, "Lila, do you remember the guy who was following me the other night? Have you seen him?"

    "No, not recently, I can leave a message that you're looking for him though?"

    "Thanks," I said, and scribbled my new work number for her.  

    "Wait, is that him?" she indicated the front door.  

    Jake was all pulled together, he was walking toward the door, with his arm draped around...Drew's sister. Well...huh.

    I stood back and watched while they walked through the lobby and toward the parking lot. He was smiling, and so was she. This was weird. Well, weirder. But if he was staying out of my way, really what did I have to worry about?

    Sighing I decided to head across the property to the office. The IT guys were deep in it, and befuddled enough to actually appreciate my help.  

    "It's our reservations system. We've been keeping it running, and reasonably accurate," at this Peter, one of the techs, rolled his eyes. "But just barely," he sighed.  

    "I've seen this, actually," I said, "give me half a day."

    By lunch time I had it mostly sorted out, and at least knew where I had to start. I got a sandwich from the bar and walked to the beach. I found a picnic table and sat, feet buried in the warm sand, and enjoyed my lunch. After months of planning a wedding I knew wouldn't happen ( I still felt kinda bad about that), worrying about what would happen next, worrying about what my family would think...I was exhausted. This job was right up my alley, I needed to bury myself in it for a while, not make any big moves.  

    I tried not to think about Drew. I hadn't seen him in the offices earlier, although this was a big property and I wasn't surprised that he wasn't around. And what about Jake and Ashley, what was that about?

    Speak of the devil, there they were on the beach. With her kids. They were sitting on towels, splashing in the water, it all looked so cozy. I shook my head and went back to work.

     

The week passed in a blur, working, learning the ropes, settling in. By Friday, I was loving being here, the beach, the warm weather. Even the job. Jake was still here, but surely he'd be leaving any day now? He should have been gone today in fact, but there he