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 No little things up here, love.
Fred set off and Addie twisted round to kneel on the seat.
 Right. Now we re underway, good morning everyone.
 Good morning, Addie, they all called back.
 Magelan s would like to welcome you all on this day trip to Bournemouth.
The chattering ceased.
 Oh no, sorry, that was yesterday. Today we re off to Robin Hood s Bay. There ll be
some great views on the way of the Yorkshire Moors. Well, there would be if the sun
was out, but since that only happens three times a year we may not be lucky.
 I bet the prices are going to go up now, Doreen Wilberforce said.
Suspecting she hadn t paid for this trip, Addie thought she had a nerve.
 Booth s have always given value for money, and although our name has changed,
our excellent service won t, Addie said.
 So what will change? a male voice called from the rear. Addie didn t see who it
was.
 I m hoping for smarter coaches with reclining beds, gourmet meals, wine and on-
board masseurs, she said.
 How soon? Gordon asked.
 That s just for me, Addie called back.  And sit down, Gordon, or I ll make Fred
stop.
He was worse than a child. They d only gone a couple of miles and he was on his
feet already.
 Can we have a singsong? asked Rita, Stan s diminutive wife.
Addie groaned. The singing drove her nuts.
 We ll vote, Addie said.  All those in favor of spoiling my day and frightening
every animal within a ten-mile radius, hands up.
Yes, that would be everyone, Addie thought.
 Those against? She put up her own arm as always, but this time saw one arm
raised at the back, too. She couldn t see the face it belonged to.
 Outnumbered again. Rita, they re all yours.
Addie twisted round, slumped in her seat and switched off her microphone. As Rita
launched energetically into  Oklahoma , Addie opened her book.
Will moved down the coach seat by seat, crouching in the aisle to speak to the
passengers, asking them their opinion of Booth s, whether they d heard of Magelan s,
why they chose one firm over another. He already knew most of those on board were
regulars, people who booked several times a year, both day trips and short breaks.
Nearly all were keen to tell him how much they loved Addie, that she made the journey
almost as much fun as the destination. From the moment he d seen her step onto the
coach, Will could hardly believe she was the same person.
When Will dropped into the seat beside her, Addie felt as though she d been tossed
onto a hotplate.
 I have a lot of apologizing to do, Will said.
 Fasten your seatbelt. She wanted to bite off her tongue.
 I wouldn t want to be on the receiving end of that cattle prod. He smiled.  And I
haven t got a little thing you can attach it to.
Addie grew even hotter. He shifted in his seat as he reached for his belt and his
thigh brushed hers. A flicker of lust licked between her legs and her nipples tightened.
 First of all, I m so sorry for knocking you down yesterday. I m appalled by what
happened. I knew I d hit something, but I thought it was the curb.
 It was dark, she mumbled.
 How s your head, the cut on your leg?
Addie s eyes shot to his.  How did you know about my leg?
Will looked confused.  Didn t Lisa tell you?
 What?
 I came round to your place last night. I saw 
 You were in my room? Addie s throat closed up.
 I was worried, Addie. I d knocked you out. You should have been in hospital. You
might have a fractured skull.
His leg touched hers again and she caught her breath. It crossed her mind that the
leg nudge had been deliberate.
 How long did you stay?
 I left at four. I fell asleep, Will said.
Addie thought she d have to kill Lisa now as well. At this rate she d have enough
experience to get a job as a hit-woman with the Russian Mafia.
 So, are you okay? Will asked.
 Do you think the double vision will go soon?
He looked so mortified, she laughed.
 That wasn t funny. I could have killed you.
 It wasn t your fault. I was wearing a dark coat and trying to hide.
 Why?
 It s the only winter coat I have.
Will frowned.  Try again.
Addie wriggled in discomfort.  I didn t want you to see me.
 Why? he repeated.
 Because I don t like it when you shout at me and don t listen. And because I fancy
you so much you make my heart do weird things in my chest.
Will turned to face her.  I m a good listener. I ve never been accused of not
listening. Talk to me and I ll listen now.
 I didn t send out those invoices. I wasn t sure they were legal if we d been taken
over. I was going to ask before I took them to the post. I didn t change the press release.
I gave it to someone else. As for Mrs. Wilberforce, Addie lowered her voice,  she
wanted to stop on the hard shoulder of the motorway. She makes up reasons to
complain and sometimes gets a free trip. Genghis knows what she s like.
Addie saw from his eyes that he believed her.
 Who set you up? Will asked.
She shrugged.  It only matters that it wasn t me.
 I m really sorry. Usually I don t make judgments without hearing all the facts.
 What happened this time?
 You, Addie. You happened this time.
Addie could feel him looking at her, but she couldn t move her gaze to his.
 You were so desperate not to let me see you on Monday morning, I was angry,
Will said,  so I pretended we hadn t met and that was wrong.
 I thought the three of you were laughing at me.
He shook his head.  I didn t tell Ed and Jack anything. Ed guessed where I spent
Saturday night when he saw you hiding in the cupboard. I didn t tell him what you d
asked me to do. Can we be friends?
Addie gave a little smile.
 No more ideas about resigning?
It was a minor miracle she kept the smile in place. All that concerned him was not
looking bad. She was still leaving.
 Do they sing all the way there? Will whispered.
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