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have a lot of work to do at home.” Megan willed the checkout girl to hurry and Jordan finally went to the under twelve items counter.
    “I’ll see you Monday, then.”
    “Bye,” all the children chorused and Megan left it at that, relief washing over her at the sudden release of tension. He had the ability to unsettle her just by being near, and somehow she needed to stop that from happening, especially at work. She’d managed to keep out of his way, but she knew it was only a matter of time before she wasn’t able to keep that up. He wanted reports and meetings and she couldn’t avoid those.
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    The following week Jordan was driving back from a visit to see Max, Abby’s husband, about a roster for servicing the buggies that the resort used to transfer guests and their luggage to the rooms further away from the main complex.
    He had some really influential people coming in on the weekend and was busy preparing for them and their guests. He’d also had some repairs to oversee so he hadn’t seen much of Megan for several days. Their meeting on her second day had proved to be an eye-opener in more ways than one. He’d known she’d do a good job, but she had pointed out so many issues and dealt with them or made recommendations, that he was now totally convinced of her ability and relieved that he’d persevered in hiring her.
    Jordan realized that she was taking quite a bit of work home just to keep on top of things, and he felt guilty for throwing her into the deep end with no backup. They’d had a few late night calls, though, and he was beginning to notice a thaw in her attitude towards him. Or maybe that was wishful thinking. Anyway, he was looking forward to finally catching up with Megan face to face.
    He was enjoying thinking about her face, and hoping she wouldn’t be leaving work too early, when, out of nowhere, or so it felt, a car hit him from behind.
    The man, a tourist, was difficult to understand and reluctant to trade information, let alone agree that he’d been at fault. The atmosphere was palpable while they waited for the police and then there were forms to fill out. The fiasco made him frustrated, unbelievably late, and hot from being in the sun for so long.
    As Jordan drove through the open gates he saw Megan his anger began to dissipate, but not for long. She was packing her broken-down car with some cleaning products, and his heart which had been excited to see her, did a nose dive into deja vu. Not again. Not Megan. What was wrong with people? Surely he paid her enough not to steal from him? Anger washed over him as he parked his car, and after slamming the door he strode over to her.
    “Are you doing some other cleaning that I don’t know about?”
    His harsh voice had Megan jumping back from the trunk of her car looking as guilty as sin.
    “I’ll bring it all back when I’ve finished.”
    “That’s big of you.” He was more incensed when he saw one of the carpet cleaners in her trunk as well. “Didn’t it occur to you that I might not want you moonlighting and using my products, to add insult to injury?”
    “Moonlighting? What the heck are you talking about?”
    “I pay you to work for me, and I let you work the hours that suit you. If you have more time available, then I would think that you owed it to me to work them here.”
    “You offered me those hours.”
    “That’s not the point.”
    “I don’t get the point. You hired me for a job and I like to think I do it well. I normally take work home with me at night, so I don’t believe that I’m short-changing you.”
    He frowned. “I didn’t know you did that, but even so, why would you take on more work if you can’t work longer hours for me? Do you need more money?”
    “For goodness’ sake. I’m not working for anyone else.”
    “Then why do you have my cleaning equipment and products in your car?”
    She looked like she was going to yell some more. Then she lifted her head indignantly, her voice cool as an