I nod, silently agreeing with him. He runs this entire farm, and he does a great job. Even if the customers do drive him batshit crazy sometimes.

“You, on the other hand, always act like you don’t mind helping them out. I’m starting to see that you actually enjoy it.” Charlie winces. “Wish I could say the same.”

“I do enjoy it,” I agree. “It’s pretty satisfying, helping customers pick out the tree they want. The kids get all excited too. It’s like I’ve become a part of their Christmas memories. I’m that cool guy who helped them load the tree to their car.”

Charlie watches me carefully. “See? That attitude right there is what I’m looking for. I want you to take over handling customer service.”

“Who’s in charge of it now?” Do we even have a position like that?

“Me,” Charlie says seriously, which also makes me want to chuckle. “But not anymore. I’m creating a new position. Customer service manager. And I’m giving it to you.”

I blink at him. “Okay.”

“It’ll mean a raise.”

I always like to make more money.

“More responsibility,” he continues. “But nothing you can’t handle.”

“I’m down,” I say without hesitation.

“Perfect. You’re hired.” Charlie sticks his hand out and I take it, giving each other a firm shake before our hands spring free. “Candice has big ideas. She wants to do more with the farm than just Christmas trees.”

“What’s she thinking about?” During the slow months, I still work here but more in a maintenance capacity.

“I’ll let her tell you. Want to go to dinner with us sometime soon?” he asks.

I’m taken aback by his request. We rarely do things socially together. “Uh, sure.”

“You can bring a date. If you’ve got a special someone.” Charlie grimaces. “I sound like a corn ball.”

I burst out laughing. “Sounds good. And I might have someone in mind to bring.”

I immediately think of Amelia. Candice would approve. It could be a fun night, double dating with my boss and his wife.

What has my life turned into?

“Later this week? Would that work for you?” Charlie raises his brows in question and I nod. “Good. I’ll let you know exact details before the end of the day. I told Candice nothing that’ll go too late since we get up so early every morning.”

“Perfect,” I tell him. “Thanks for the opportunity.”

“Thank you for being such an excellent employee,” Charlie says sincerely. “We’re lucky to have you.”

I continue whistling as I work like a damn dwarf in a Disney movie. I was already in a good mood thanks to last night with Amelia. Now with Charlie wanting to promote me and offering a raise?

I’m feeling on top of the world.

A smile tugs at the corners of my lips and I let it fly free. Last night was amazing. I couldn’t get enough of her. She seemed to feel the same way about me. Who knew elegant, uptight Amelia Lee was such a tiger in bed? She was insatiable.