Everything was always hectic at that time of year with football just over, basketball and hockey seasons in full swing, and baseball only a couple of months from starting up. He had an idea for expansion as well, and needed to talk to his two business partners, Steven and Cody, about it to see if it was even worth pursuing. He’d call them both this evening to set up a meeting. He’d just locked his office door when he heard a throat clear behind him. “Mr. Owens?” He turned to look at the young woman in front of him. “Yes?” His eyes traveled up and down her, and he felt a jolt of electricity shoot through his body. Her shoulder length brunette hair was worn down. Her eyes were a shade of green he’d never before seen without the help of contacts. Could they possibly be real? “May I please speak with you privately?” Her voice was husky, and sweet. “Yes, of course, Miss?” He held out his hand to shake hers, desperately needing to touch her somehow. “Roberts. Sarah Roberts.
