She glanced back at him before she returned to her call. Once out the front door, they went their separate ways. Luke was on her tracks, speaking to his agent as well. “Hi, Diane, hold on a moment so I can get somewhere a little quieter.” Molly excused herself from Sandy and headed out the front door. It was time to find out who was getting the house. Luke’s phone rang at the same time as hers. Pulling it out of her purse, she saw it was her realtor. She was about to speak, but her cell phone rang. I just thought maybe we could be friends.” “Want to get out of here?” Sandy looked at her friend. And sorry, I can’t return that favor when I win it.” Molly spoke with a bitter tone. Had the man really offered her a room? There was no way she would ever be that desperate that she would need to rent a room in her dream home from him. Molly took a sip of her martini, not believing her ears. And if I win, I’d be willing to rent you a room. “Guess you’re right about that.” He cleared his throat. Once this is over, one of us gets a gorgeous new home and the other goes back to square one.” Then reality hit: there couldn’t be anything between them-ever. “I don’t know you.” He gazed into her eyes.įor a moment her breath caught and it was as if they were having a moment. I’m sorry to hear that things haven’t been going your way, really I am.” I apologize for barging into your office.” “I’m sure I could have handled myself differently the other day. And that house is a new beginning for me.” She paused. I understand, you hear sob stories all day, yadda yadda yadda, but I truly have had a year from hell. And I’m going to be devastated if I don’t get it. Harper here said, ‘Let the best offer win.’ She upped the game.” “Not really sure it’s a good idea, seeing as you’re her competition.” “Want to drink together, if your friend doesn’t mind?” Harper, I take it you’ve not heard yet from your realtor.” If circumstances had been different, she’d be flattered he was talking to her. There was just something so cute about it. Oh God, she had a weak spot for men with dimples. His whole face lit up, and he had a dimple in his cheek. Did he really have to come talk to her? Couldn’t they go on ignoring one another? He picked up his beer and walked her way. Only, when the busty blonde came over, Luke was looking her way. Sandy laughed and raised her hand to get the bartender’s attention. Especially when someone wants the same place as you.” Picking up her drink, she chugged the rest of her martini.

“Yeah, well, it’s not as easy as everyone makes it out to be.

Don’t you think if I got it, I would’ve heard first?”

Maybe he’s here drowning in his sorrows because his agent called to say he didn’t get the house.” “As long as he doesn’t look this way, I think we’re fine.” “Do you think he knows you’re here?” Sandy whispered.

Bidding Wars by Lacey Wolfe