Forever My Love: A Contenporary Romance (The Armstrongs Book 2) by Jessica Gray Page A
Authors: Jessica Gray
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her that she doesn’t want me as an enemy. Not unless she plans on moving out of the Chicago area.”
“I will present her with your offer. Let me get you the paperwork to fill out.” Kendra reached into her desk and pulled out the necessary forms. She sat back and watched him as he quickly filled out the dollar amount he was willing to pay to get the necklace back. It was about half the price she thought it was worth.
As he handed the forms back, he intentionally let his fingertips graze her wrist, “Now that this ugly business is past us, shall we have some dinner?”
Kendra tried not to make a face of disgust. He’s hitting on me? Does he really think I want to be one of his throw-away conquests? A few minutes ago he was trying to intimidate me! This guy is ridiculous.
“You’re much prettier than my wife and Daisy combined together. Oh, the things I could show you. You deserve to be a star!”
Kendra tuned him out as he continued to talk badly about his soon-to-be ex-wife and his current and past lovers. She was thoroughly grossed out and just wanted him to leave. He’s not even attractive. In fact, the thought of him trying to kiss me makes me want to throw up!
“I don’t think so. If our business here is finished…”
“Who do you think you are to turn me down? Do you know how many women would give their right ovary for a chance to date me?”
“Mr. Carolius, maybe you misunderstood me. I already have other plans for this evening and I’m running a little late due to our meeting.” She turned on her best smile and held it even when her skin began to crawl as he ogled her over.
“Well then. What about tomorrow?”
“No, I believe it is I who am missing out. Even if I wasn’t otherwise committed, company policy forbids me from dating a client while they are doing business with Percy’s. I’m very flattered by your offer, and under different circumstances…”
Kendra trailed off, letting him fill in the blanks. She held her breath hoping her answer would suffice him and he'd finally leave! Her ploy worked and he excused himself a moment later, reminding her that he'd be waiting to hear from her.
She sat at her desk, long after he was gone. When Mr. Carolius had been hitting on her, she'd realized that the only man she wanted to be with was Ryan. You told him you didn’t want to see him, remember?
That depressing thought stuck with her on the drive home. She wanted to see him, but she couldn’t just show up at his place. Call him! Now! Hearing his voice would be better than nothing .
That decision took root and she was determined to do just that when she opened the door to her apartment. She retrieved his number and then waited with fidgeting hands while the call was connected.
“Hey, you’ve reached Ryan. I’m not home right now, so leave a message and I’ll call you back in a few. Bye.”
Shit! She left a message and hung up. Hearing his voice had been nice, but she had worked up her courage to talk to him and then he wasn’t home. Now what?
Chapter 15
Ryan arrived home after his disastrous date with Carla, sad that he’d led her on, but also feeling a new burst of hope. He’d managed to get out of Carla’s apartment without her completely dissolving into hysterics. She’d accused him of having his mind on another woman, and he’d been unable to deny it. She wasn’t furious with him, but she also didn’t want him to call her again. Ever.
He’d tried to sneak out without a confrontation, but she had followed him to the door and demanded an explanation. He had owed her that much, and the only good thing to come from that encounter was his knowledge that the only woman he wanted to be with was Kendra.
He pondered that as he entered his luxurious apartment. Kendra had sent him away. Again. And it hurt even more the second time around. He'd tried to follow his heart, but after what had happened at her apartment, he wasn’t quite sure what to do next.
When he
“I will present her with your offer. Let me get you the paperwork to fill out.” Kendra reached into her desk and pulled out the necessary forms. She sat back and watched him as he quickly filled out the dollar amount he was willing to pay to get the necklace back. It was about half the price she thought it was worth.
As he handed the forms back, he intentionally let his fingertips graze her wrist, “Now that this ugly business is past us, shall we have some dinner?”
Kendra tried not to make a face of disgust. He’s hitting on me? Does he really think I want to be one of his throw-away conquests? A few minutes ago he was trying to intimidate me! This guy is ridiculous.
“You’re much prettier than my wife and Daisy combined together. Oh, the things I could show you. You deserve to be a star!”
Kendra tuned him out as he continued to talk badly about his soon-to-be ex-wife and his current and past lovers. She was thoroughly grossed out and just wanted him to leave. He’s not even attractive. In fact, the thought of him trying to kiss me makes me want to throw up!
“I don’t think so. If our business here is finished…”
“Who do you think you are to turn me down? Do you know how many women would give their right ovary for a chance to date me?”
“Mr. Carolius, maybe you misunderstood me. I already have other plans for this evening and I’m running a little late due to our meeting.” She turned on her best smile and held it even when her skin began to crawl as he ogled her over.
“Well then. What about tomorrow?”
“No, I believe it is I who am missing out. Even if I wasn’t otherwise committed, company policy forbids me from dating a client while they are doing business with Percy’s. I’m very flattered by your offer, and under different circumstances…”
Kendra trailed off, letting him fill in the blanks. She held her breath hoping her answer would suffice him and he'd finally leave! Her ploy worked and he excused himself a moment later, reminding her that he'd be waiting to hear from her.
She sat at her desk, long after he was gone. When Mr. Carolius had been hitting on her, she'd realized that the only man she wanted to be with was Ryan. You told him you didn’t want to see him, remember?
That depressing thought stuck with her on the drive home. She wanted to see him, but she couldn’t just show up at his place. Call him! Now! Hearing his voice would be better than nothing .
That decision took root and she was determined to do just that when she opened the door to her apartment. She retrieved his number and then waited with fidgeting hands while the call was connected.
“Hey, you’ve reached Ryan. I’m not home right now, so leave a message and I’ll call you back in a few. Bye.”
Shit! She left a message and hung up. Hearing his voice had been nice, but she had worked up her courage to talk to him and then he wasn’t home. Now what?
Chapter 15
Ryan arrived home after his disastrous date with Carla, sad that he’d led her on, but also feeling a new burst of hope. He’d managed to get out of Carla’s apartment without her completely dissolving into hysterics. She’d accused him of having his mind on another woman, and he’d been unable to deny it. She wasn’t furious with him, but she also didn’t want him to call her again. Ever.
He’d tried to sneak out without a confrontation, but she had followed him to the door and demanded an explanation. He had owed her that much, and the only good thing to come from that encounter was his knowledge that the only woman he wanted to be with was Kendra.
He pondered that as he entered his luxurious apartment. Kendra had sent him away. Again. And it hurt even more the second time around. He'd tried to follow his heart, but after what had happened at her apartment, he wasn’t quite sure what to do next.
When he
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