digging in my Coach purse for a mirror.
“You’re a beautiful mess,” he practically whispers.
I turn and look at him. “What?”
“I said you’re a beautiful mess.” He looks straight into my eyes. His eyes, the fire in them, I could get lost in their intensity.
The elevator dings. Our moment is lost. He puts his hand on the middle of my back to guide me into the elevator. The ride down to the lobby is a silent one as I get the mascara off my face and I try to make myself look presentable to the public. The elevator dings all too soon. I finish getting the last bit of mascara off my face as the doors open.
Aedan’s hand goes to the small of my back again as he guides me through the front doors and to his car. He doesn’t take his keys out, but the doors automatically unlock. He opens the door for me and allows me to situate myself in the seat before he closes the door. He walks around the back of the car before he gets in himself.
“What sounds good to you? It’s a little early, so hopefully wherever you pick won’t be too busy so we can talk.” His voice is soft and caring.
“Honestly, I’m not picky. A juicy hamburger sounds good, so anywhere that serves a good hamburger and a vanilla Coke and I’ll be happy.” I need some comfort food, though a beer and greasy bar food sounds good.
“I know the perfect place. It’s a little bit of a drive from here but since I’m your boss, I’ll allow you to extend lunch.” He looks at me and winks.
He pushes the button to start his car and it comes to life. This car is amazing. I love my car, but this newer Volo puts mine to shame. I look out the window as Aedan pulls out of the parking lot and onto a busy city road. He heads toward the interstate and gets on 87 South. The traffic on the interstate is a lot better than in the city.
I put my head back against the headrest, close my eyes, and think about the emails and the phone call I received. I try to keep my life private. Maybe Saturday was a little over the top, but it was the first time in a long time I’ve gone out and had fun. I’m twenty-four. I should be able to go out and have fun with my friends.
I sigh. Aedan rests his hand on my leg and I let out a small gasp. I should push his hand off since he is technically boss, but I find his touch comforting. I don’t open my eyes. I keep them closed as I think about this mess and try to relax by thinking about tonight.
***
Aedan
I can’t believe I had the strength not to pull over and take her in my arms after she sighed. She almost sounds defeated. All I could think of doing, without completely freaking her out, was lay my hand on her thigh. She gasped softly.
If I move my hand toward her knee, I’d be touching her stockings and bare skin, but that would be too much. I want to feel her skin. I can’t wait to feel her skin tonight and I hope I can get her to that point. I know I shouldn’t go, but I need to. I pray that I can get this all to work out because now not only is my happiness on the line, but so is my job, along with Jesse’s.
I decided that I am going to take Jesse to a burger place in Englewood. The restaurant is far enough outside of downtown that we shouldn’t see anyone we know, but close enough we can be back to the office at a decent time.
When we arrive at Timmy’s Burger Palace, I gently shake Jesse’s leg to get her attention. The place is slow. I can tell by the lack of cars in the parking lot.
“Jesse? Jesse, we are here,” I say as soothing as I can. I don’t want to startle her.
She yawns . “Oh my God, I’m sorry I keep falling asleep,” she says to me, looking embarrassed. “Yum. I love Timmy’s!”
“Me too. One of the best places around,” I say before I get out of the car.
She waits for me to open her door. As I do, I extend my hand to help her get out of my car and she thanks me. We walk in and the server tells us we can sit wherever we wish, so we pick out a booth that isn’t
“You’re a beautiful mess,” he practically whispers.
I turn and look at him. “What?”
“I said you’re a beautiful mess.” He looks straight into my eyes. His eyes, the fire in them, I could get lost in their intensity.
The elevator dings. Our moment is lost. He puts his hand on the middle of my back to guide me into the elevator. The ride down to the lobby is a silent one as I get the mascara off my face and I try to make myself look presentable to the public. The elevator dings all too soon. I finish getting the last bit of mascara off my face as the doors open.
Aedan’s hand goes to the small of my back again as he guides me through the front doors and to his car. He doesn’t take his keys out, but the doors automatically unlock. He opens the door for me and allows me to situate myself in the seat before he closes the door. He walks around the back of the car before he gets in himself.
“What sounds good to you? It’s a little early, so hopefully wherever you pick won’t be too busy so we can talk.” His voice is soft and caring.
“Honestly, I’m not picky. A juicy hamburger sounds good, so anywhere that serves a good hamburger and a vanilla Coke and I’ll be happy.” I need some comfort food, though a beer and greasy bar food sounds good.
“I know the perfect place. It’s a little bit of a drive from here but since I’m your boss, I’ll allow you to extend lunch.” He looks at me and winks.
He pushes the button to start his car and it comes to life. This car is amazing. I love my car, but this newer Volo puts mine to shame. I look out the window as Aedan pulls out of the parking lot and onto a busy city road. He heads toward the interstate and gets on 87 South. The traffic on the interstate is a lot better than in the city.
I put my head back against the headrest, close my eyes, and think about the emails and the phone call I received. I try to keep my life private. Maybe Saturday was a little over the top, but it was the first time in a long time I’ve gone out and had fun. I’m twenty-four. I should be able to go out and have fun with my friends.
I sigh. Aedan rests his hand on my leg and I let out a small gasp. I should push his hand off since he is technically boss, but I find his touch comforting. I don’t open my eyes. I keep them closed as I think about this mess and try to relax by thinking about tonight.
***
Aedan
I can’t believe I had the strength not to pull over and take her in my arms after she sighed. She almost sounds defeated. All I could think of doing, without completely freaking her out, was lay my hand on her thigh. She gasped softly.
If I move my hand toward her knee, I’d be touching her stockings and bare skin, but that would be too much. I want to feel her skin. I can’t wait to feel her skin tonight and I hope I can get her to that point. I know I shouldn’t go, but I need to. I pray that I can get this all to work out because now not only is my happiness on the line, but so is my job, along with Jesse’s.
I decided that I am going to take Jesse to a burger place in Englewood. The restaurant is far enough outside of downtown that we shouldn’t see anyone we know, but close enough we can be back to the office at a decent time.
When we arrive at Timmy’s Burger Palace, I gently shake Jesse’s leg to get her attention. The place is slow. I can tell by the lack of cars in the parking lot.
“Jesse? Jesse, we are here,” I say as soothing as I can. I don’t want to startle her.
She yawns . “Oh my God, I’m sorry I keep falling asleep,” she says to me, looking embarrassed. “Yum. I love Timmy’s!”
“Me too. One of the best places around,” I say before I get out of the car.
She waits for me to open her door. As I do, I extend my hand to help her get out of my car and she thanks me. We walk in and the server tells us we can sit wherever we wish, so we pick out a booth that isn’t
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