want you so badly I have half a mind to fly there tomorrow to spend all weekend in bed with you."
She felt her body respond to Rob's words as desire slowly but surely spread in her veins. It had been a long, frustrating week for her, too.
"And would you?" she asked huskily.
Rob sighed. "I wish I could, baby, but I have to work this weekend." His tone was low and regretful. "I had an unexpected new business land on my lap on Monday and the client wanted me to deal with some things personally. It's been a very busy week and I'm a bit behind with the work I have to get done before I start my long interstate drive next Friday."
Relief washed over her. He was just very busy. And he missed me!
"How's your week been?" he asked.
"It's been hectic for me, too. Hopefully, it will ease up in a month. My boss, Ray, is interviewing a few people for the new writer position."
"That's good."
She heard Rob yawn. "Poor baby. You must be so tired. Why don't you have an early night?"
"Uh-huh. First, I want to know what to do with my hard-on," Rob said matter-of-factly.
"I beg your pardon?" She couldn't believe her ears.
Rob chuckled. "You heard me."
"I'm not sure I heard you correctly. Could you repeat what you said?"
"I said I want to know what to do with my hard-on."
"Why are you asking me?" she asked incredulously. "Don't you use your hand or something?"
"Yeah, but it just takes the edge off it. It doesn't satisfy me. I miss you, Jess."
She melted. "I miss you, too."
Rob groaned. "I knew calling you would make it worse," he said with a lace of humour. "Anyway, one more week to go before I see you again. Make sure you have nothing else on for next weekend but me."
"Okay," she said with a giggle. "I'll be completely naked, with only you on me - and in me."
"Fuck. Jess, don't torture me," Rob responded, sounding choked.
"Sorry. Anyway, what time do you arrive next Saturday?" she asked, changing the subject. The conversation was becoming too hot for her to handle. She was in danger of pleading for some phone sex - which she'd never done in her life - but she was still too shy for it.
"As you know, I'm stopping at Canberra on Friday night. If I leave there just after breakfast, I should get to my apartment in the city around midday. Say, would you like to meet me at the apartment?"
"Sure. What time do you want me there?"
"All the time," he said lasciviously.
She laughed. "You know what I mean."
"How about twelve-thirty and we can have lunch together?"
"Sounds good." She was grinning from ear to ear. Rob was talking like a boyfriend. Her boyfriend.
"Oh, and bring an overnight bag."
"Okay."
"Great." Rob paused before continuing salaciously. "Just so you know, as soon as I get off the phone, I'll be putting my hand to good use. What about you, baby?"
She spluttered in laughter again. "You're shocking."
"What? First, you called me terrible and now you're calling me shocking? Now I can't wait to prove myself to you again."
She closed her eyes as her body clenched deliciously in response. "Well, you've got a lot of proving to do." She heard her yearning.
Rob's tone turned soft and serious. "I can't wait for next week, babe. See you, then."
"See you."
*******
Rob was frowning intently at the graph on his laptop screen when his office phone buzzed. He shook his head in exasperation. He'd given Rose, his PA, instructions not to put any calls through. He was leaving for Sydney tomorrow. If he kept getting interrupted, he wouldn't finish what needed to get done.
"Yes, Rose?" He tried not to sound too annoyed.
"Your girlfriend's on the line, Rob. I know you said to take messages but I thought you might want to take this call?"
He smiled. He had turned off his mobile phone, too, to avoid distractions. But of course, he'd love to talk to Jessa. He wondered why she rang. "Yes, put her through. Thanks, Rose."
"Hi, baby," he greeted her.
"Hi, handsome," a sultry voice droned. "I'm glad it was just my imagination when I
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