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tell Mary of the offer Mr. Peters had made. All the time wondering why Carl hadn’t made the offer himself.

    A week had gone by and January was sitting in the office going over some papers when this tall strikingly handsome man entered through the door of the club. He was wearing a tailored shirt and blue jeans that fit his tall frame to perfection. His blonde hair and tanned skin, showed the blue of his eyes.
    “January, Kevin Spencer is here and wants to see you. Kevin this is January Manson.” Mary introduced them.
    “How do you do Miss. Manson,” Kevin smiled holding out his large hand.
    January extended her arm and took his hand noticing how small her hand was next to his.
    “It is very nice meeting you, Mr. Spencer, but I did expect a call first.” January said, sliding her hand from his.
    “If I’ve arrived at an inconvenient time, I’d be more than happy to make an appointment.” He apologized.
    “That won’t be necessary, if you’d like to give me some estimates today, the sooner the better.”
    “Good, I was hoping you would say that. Do you have anything in particular you want? Or would you rather leave it up to me? I’ve dealt with this type of operation before and I think I can give you the information you need. I understand your business does well in the aerobic area?”
    “Yes, as a matter of fact it does, and I would certainly need more room there. The locker rooms are also becoming to small, although the plumbing wouldn’t need to be changed, just the dressing area.”
    “I see, well, if I could have a look around I’ll see what I can come up with.”
    As January lead him to the door and motioned to Mary, she could smell the faint odor of a very expensive cologne. He seemed to be very nice and well dressed. She wondered how much this was going to cost.
    Kevin was talking to Mary at the reception desk when she finished the aerobic class. As she walked up, she could tell by the way they were talking that they knew each other.
    “Mary was telling me how much business had picked up since you wrote that last book. I think that’s great.” he said, sincerely.
    “Thank you,” January answered him. Noticing the way he was looking her over. January glanced over at Mary and gave her a frown. Mary was match making again. Some day she was going to have to talk with that girl.

Chapter 10
    “J anuary?” Mary came storming into her office the next morning.
    “Yes.” January answered looking up from her account books. She noticed Mary’s face was flushed. “Is there something wrong?”
    “No, I just tried to get a hold of you last night, and I guess you were out, because your phone rang off the wall.”
    “Yes, Kevin and I went to dinner. Is there something I should know about?”
    “So...You and Kevin went on a date?”
    “Never mind Mary, now what was it you were so excited about?” January ignored her devious smile.
    “Oh, yes, you and I have been invited to one of the biggest barbecue’s held every year at the Richards ranch next week-end.”
    “The Richards?” January looked up in surprise.
    “Yes, Carl’s family. They have a big fund raising barbecue every year for the children’ s hospital and they have asked if you’d like to attend.”
    “I don’t think so Mary, maybe next year. I’ve been taking off too much lately.” January tried to busy herself with the paper work.
    “Oh, Bull!” Mary sat down heavily in the chair opposite her. “You’ve only had one night off in weeks, you need to get away from here, get some sunshine, and enjoy yourself among friends for a change. I’ll not take no for an answer, you just pick me up on Saturday about ten o’clock and we’ll drive out together, now no arguments.”
    “Okay,” January smiled, for she knew Mary was right. She was almost sure she would enjoy herself.
    Saturday rolled around much to quickly. January laid in bed until the last minute, trying to think of a way to get out of going. But unsuccessful, she then