Alexander, Kortny - Surrendering to Summer [Whispering Mountain 2] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour) by Kortny Alexander

Vegas.”
    “I thought you were going there as well.” Summer remembered hearing the twins at a party discussing moving to Las Vegas together.
    Maci held on to Summer’s hand as she began walking towards the stairs. “I changed my mind after I started working here. The last receptionist married and moved away and I was filling in temporarily. I think I might want to stay here. My degree in architectural engineering is almost complete.”
    “Maci, that doesn’t make any sense. Why would you go to Las Vegas with an engineering degree?” The two women began climbing the stairs as they continued to chat like old friends.
    “I’m twenty-two and I was just following my sister. I hadn’t really found my niche and she has a degree in business. It has taken me a little longer to finish my degree. And after Kane offered me a temporary summer job here, I actually fell in love with the different aspects of the business. I mean, you’re a landscape engineer. I thought that was boring until I learned more about it and I researched some of your work. You have a wonderful eye, Summer.”
    Summer could only blush at the compliment. It was rare occasion when she received a compliment on her work. Most people complimented the architectural aspects of the job but not the landscaping. Most took the landscaping aspect of a building for granted. “Thank you, Maci. I’m glad you have found your passion.”
    “Oh, yeah. I love it.” Maci came to a stop in front of an older woman who was sitting behind a modest oak desk. “Summer, this is your all-around-superwoman assistant, Agnes James. Agnes, this is Summer Showers.”
    With introductions made, Maci made her way back to the staircase.
    “Nice to meet you, Agnes.” They shook hands. Agnes gave Summer a warm smile. Summer turned in the direction of the staircase. “Thanks, Maci.”
    “Anytime.”
    Summer took a quick glance around and realized there were several other doors that had assistants manning the stations. She turned her attention back to the woman standing guard in front of her office. Agnes looked like a sweet woman who knew where all the bodies were buried. She was short and curvy with salt-and-pepper hair pulled back in a ponytail at the nape of her neck. Her smooth peaches and cream complexion would fool anyone when it came to guessing her age. She wore a knee-length denim skirt with a green cotton shirt and an oversized belt. The look was chic yet casual. Summer liked her instantly.
    “I know I’m supposed to be at home enjoying my vacation before I start working but…”
    “You got bored.” Agnes grinned and gave Summer a sideways hug. “It happens to the best of us, sweetheart. Come on in and get a look at your office. I didn’t know what to do with it. I wasn’t sure of your tastes, so I thought I would leave the decorating to you.”
    Summer walked into her spacious office and gasped with surprise. It had already been decorated with a light, airy, and spacious feel to it. There was an antique white desk with matching bookshelves. An overstuffed burgundy leather chair sat behind the desk. Two leather burgundy chairs were placed in front of her desk. To the left of the desk, near the bank of windows, sat a matching antique white drafting table and more chairs.
    Summer glanced at the framed black-and-white art on her wall and smiled. It took her a moment to realize that they were pictures of her work from different locations. Her eyes darted to Agnes who was quietly standing near the door.
    “I love it, Agnes.” She walked over to her and hugged her once again. It was the nicest gesture anyone could have made.
    “I’m happy that you do. I put in a call to your sister Spring. She was a huge help.” Agnes hugged Summer back.
    Summer took a step back and glanced around her office again. “I cannot believe Bo left her alone to help you with this.” She knew Bo was overprotective of his wife. And now that she was pregnant with twins, he had gotten