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All Chapters of Entangled To The CEO: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

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Episode 61

Tasha’s [POV] There is no neat way to eat barbecue, even when wearing an expensive silk blouse. I hesitated at first, waiting until everyone else at the community center got a plate, but then it seemed odd and snobbish for me not to eat too. Plus, the food smelled so good I was practically drooling. Luckily, Rainer was eating his heaping plate near the food table while talking to Mr. Reynolds. I watched him lick the thick, tangy sauce off his fingers until he caught my glance and smiled. "Too spicy?" the woman next to me asked. "The barbecue? No, it's delicious," I said. She turned to look at Rainer. "Yeah, he is too," she said. I recognized her as the front desk secretary of the community center. "He's my co-worker." "So was my husband, once. My name is Deanna Reynolds," the woman said. "You two still work together?" I hid my avid inte

Episode 62

Tasha’s [POV] He was still admiring the view when I came back down the steps.I'd switched out my pencil skirt for a brand-new pair of dark jeans and dainty but comfortable leather moccasins. "I'll drive," I said. "My neighborhood can get a little confusing." We wound down the tight little streets, past a rocky beach, and then over another crest to the corner by the bay where the native plant nursery lay. Rainer jumped out of my car and opened the door for me. "I saw three bridges from the top of that crest," Rainer said. "I didn't know any of this was here." I rolled my eyes. "No one ever thinks there's anything outside of San Francisco." "Honestly," Rainer said. "I think I might like your view better than my own." I had a flash of what he would look like standing in my living. The far-off city lights twinkle behind him. His shirt was loose and open when he turned to gathe

Episode 63

Rainer’s [POV]The city lights of her view glowed. Tasha's small condo was lit from it, and the effect was a magical semi-darkness. In it, her skin was honey. God, if I kept thinking like that, I would have to devour her all over again. I eased up, immediately missing the warmth of Tasha's body. "How about I light a fire?" I asked. Tasha nodded quickly, but there was a small, glowing smile still on her face. She sat up when I turned away to the fireplace. She tossed my boxer shorts over my shoulder, and I could hear her slipping back into her clothes. When the kindling was blazing, I turned around to find her blouse and jeans all tidy. At least her hair was still loose and tousled. "I'll grab our plates," I said, pulling on my pants as I jumped up. "Thanks," Tasha said. She eyed my bare chest as I brought our full plates to the coffee table. I handed her

Episode 64

Rainer's [POV] They all laughed, and that's when I caught sight of Tasha. She stopped in the doorway of the dining hall and then made an abrupt exit. Luckily, no one else saw her hasty retreat, but it was all I could focus on. There was no doubt she was worrying that laughter was about her. "Convince me," Berger said. "Traffic on the Bay Bridge is crap. Give us some details, or we're all staying in the city like civilized men." I shook my head. "No details before cocktails. Don't you have a meeting to get to?" Berger laughed and stood up. "A few days working with the Ice Queen have changed you, man. Now all you talk about is meetings." Everyone laughed again, but I was relieved when they filed past and I could drop my fake smile. Tasha would already be waiting in Stan's office, and I worried about how close she was to her mentor. "Glad you could join us, Rainer," Stan said as I ru

Episode 65

Tasha’s [POV] The whole rush and go of the office was nothing but a haze. When my assistant tried to show me a new fashion website she found, I couldn't focus on her computer screen. Somehow I made it into my office and shut the door behind me. I shook my head and reminded myself that I had work to do. Minutes later, I was standing at my desk, phone in hand, with no idea whose number I dialed. "You've reached Barbie. Leave a message." I blinked. "Uh, hi, it's me. I, ah, wanted to say thank you for stopping by the new garden site. Everything is going great with the project. . ." I bit my lip to keep from blurting out that Rainer was currently in his office with an ultra-rich model hanging around his neck. My sister would have no idea who Ellison Ramsey was, and she wouldn't care. Why did I care? "Anyway," I continued. "I'll be working closer to home more often now that the co

Episode 66

Tasha’s [POV] One of the teachers, a young woman with a long, silky ponytail, licked her lips as she watched Rainer lean down to check a row of seeds. "I'd understand your annoyance if it was reversed," Barbie said. I jumped at her sudden appearance next to me. "What?" "If your co-worker was just standing around ogling women. But, he looks pretty busy to me. So, why are you staring at him like that?" Barbie asked. "Why are you here?" I asked my sister. She laughed, holding her pregnant stomach as it jiggled. "I don't know, but I'm glad I came. What is going on with you and him?" I clutched my clipboard and checked a row of calculations. The seeds would take two to three weeks to sprout. That's when I needed to schedule a professional photographer. I needed someone who could capture Hyperion executives with their shirt sleeves rolled up. Rainer's bright smile as

Episode 67

Tasha's [POV] One of the teachers, a young woman with a long, silky ponytail, licked her lips as she watched Rainer lean down to check a row of seeds. "I'd understand your annoyance if it was reversed," Barbie said. I jumped at her sudden appearance next to me. "What?" "If your co-worker was just standing around ogling women. But, he looks pretty busy to me. So, why are you staring at him like that?" Barbie asked. "Why are you here?" I asked my sister. She laughed, holding her pregnant stomach as it jiggled. "I don't know, but I'm glad I came. What is going on with you and him?" I clutched my clipboard and checked a row of calculations. The seeds would take two to three weeks to sprout. That's when I needed to schedule a professional photographer. I needed someone who could capture Hyperion executives with their shirt sleeves rolled up. Rainer's bright smile as he answered the junior high kids' sarcasm with easy retorts. He would look good, I mean, the garden would look great

Episode 68

Rainer’s [POV]Skipping the line never gets old. I got out of my new car at the valet stand and was directed straight up the stairs. A whole herd of people pushed against the velvet ropes, and I saw a few flashbulbs fire off. I was at the front door of the best new restaurant in San Francisco, and it was opening night. My smile was camera ready, and I shook hands with half a dozen people in the foyer.Champagne appeared beside me in seconds, and I was assured my table would be ready momentarily. The whole restaurant was a hum of anxious staff and excited patrons, the newly rich and the eager to be seen. All I could think about was Tasha. I downed my champagne and balanced the empty flute on a passing tray. Then I pulled out my phone and sent Tasha a message, just to see if she got her invitation to the restaurant opening. "Expecting someone?" Berger asked. He sidled up next to me in the crowd and tipped back a fresh glass of champagne."Just checking to see who else from the offic

Episode 69

Rainer’s [POV] I was ready to dwell on what she'd said and not said when the preschoolers came out from their classroom. Soon the garden was filled with screeches and laughter, dirt, and the need to save the small plants from trampling feet. The kids loved seeing our virtual garden plan and comparing it with the real thing. I wanted Tasha to enjoy it - the very real application of her program - but she remained in her car. Then when she did come out, Tasha found ways to avoid me. It wasn't hard with about fifteen moving obstacles in between us, but she made sure we didn't say another word to each other until lunchtime. The preschoolers marched off back to their classroom, and I cornered Tasha near the frame for our runner beans. "Please tell me you plan to order sandwiches from that great little deli again," I said. Tasha crossed her arms. "Aren't you headed back to the office yet?" "We get lunch breaks, Tasha." She sighed. "Fine. You go get cleaned up, and I'll order. What do

Episode 70

Tasha’s [POV] "I'm not saying your dress isn't perfect," Ivy said. "Just let me know next time, and we'll get you something truly haute couture." I thanked our waiter as he laid down the gold-embossed menus. Since Ivy was intent on studying all the charity gala photographs online, I left my menu unopened. "I was assured that I could never go wrong with vintage Valentino. Plus, it's just a black dress." "A drop-dead gorgeous dress." Ivy gasped again. "Wow. That is a low back." I laughed and tried to snatch her phone away, but my friend was too fast. "Ivy, stop. Please!" "Oh, no, definitely not. Now I know why there's a buzz going around. It seems Ms. Ellison Ramsey has been knocked off her society pages throne. There's half a dozen photographs of you, plus more with you prominently in the background." Ivy looked at each one. "And a lot of you with Rainer Maxwell." "We work together," I said. Ivy put her phone down. "Yes, dear, I know you work together. What I didn't know is th

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