listen to how you made love to another woman. ” She turned her back to him.
A huge grin creased his face that she didn't see. He expected her to respond that way. He sobered, turned her to face him, kissed her and said, “ My life began last Friday night when I honed in on your infectious laugh and found a gorgeous woman with an extraordinary body, an intellect to match her beauty and a personality that keeps me wanting more. ”
“ This thing between us is strange, darling, but I'm not the least bit concerned that we just met and we're talking about a life together. My affection, my love for you is strong and I sense that won't waver. I expect it to increase in intensity and I find it a wondrous emotion. ”
“ Oh, Angel, ” he said, embracing her and kissing her with every atom of passion in his body.
On the way to the party in the elevator, Cray said, “ Expect some of the partners to hit on you. I assume that is not uncommon and you handle unwanted advances with finesse. I won't insult you by intervening unless you give me a sign. I won't be jealous nor need you be. ”
“ In other words, women will make a play for you. ”
“ It's been known to happen. I'm not interested. ”
“ We're facing our first test, ” Angel said.
He chuckled. “ To the victor belongs the spoils. I intend to be victorious. ”
“ I'm not sure I like being considered the spoils. ”
“ A figure of speech, sweetheart. ”
Cray spent the first twenty minutes at the party mingling and introducing Angelica to the partners and the associates he knew by name. The senior partner and founder of the firm in his early seventies approached Angelica, held his arthritic hands up mere inches from her breasts and said, “ These gnarled hands still remember how to please a beautiful woman. ”
He gave her a lascivious grin and his alcohol-laden breath accosted her as he leaned closer. She smiled and said, “ Mr. Parker if you move your hands one centimeter closer to my breasts, I will be forced to render your hands useless. ”
He dropped his hands to his side, pecked her on the cheek and said, “ It would be worth the pain to touch a vibrant woman like you again. ” He bowed and moved away from her.
Cray chuckled. “ Handled like a pro, darling, and you didn't break a sweat. ”
“ Cray, darling, ” a statuesque, dark-haired, dark-eyed beauty said as she insinuated herself against his body. “ I didn't notice your arrival. ”
“ Phyllis, we arrived less than a half hour ago and circulated so I could introduce Angelica to your associates. Angelica, this is Phyllis, one of the newer partners. ”
“ It's nice to meet you, Phyllis, and congratulations on your promotion. It's wonderful to see women rise to a position of power within a firm. Tell me, do you make a habit of rubbing your body against another woman's man? ”
“ Cray doesn't mind, do you, Cray? Cray doesn't commit to one woman. He believes in equal opportunity. ”
Cray disentangled himself from her clutches and reached for Angelica, pulling her next to him. “ That's no longer true, Phyllis. Angelica and I will be married in May. ”
“ Since when? ” Phyllis said. “ I keep tabs on you and I'd know if you settled on one woman. The most recent news about you is that you haven't been seeing anyone. ”
“ It seems your informants aren't up-to-date, ” Angel said. “ We're so in love and can't wait to say our vows before God and the world. ”
Phyllis placed her hand on her hip and said, “ Is this a joke? If it is, it isn't funny. You told me you'd never marry. ”
Cray shrugged. “ I changed my mind when I met Angelica. ”
Phyllis' face crumbled. “ Cray, I'm in love with you. We're meant to be together. I didn't
A huge grin creased his face that she didn't see. He expected her to respond that way. He sobered, turned her to face him, kissed her and said, “ My life began last Friday night when I honed in on your infectious laugh and found a gorgeous woman with an extraordinary body, an intellect to match her beauty and a personality that keeps me wanting more. ”
“ This thing between us is strange, darling, but I'm not the least bit concerned that we just met and we're talking about a life together. My affection, my love for you is strong and I sense that won't waver. I expect it to increase in intensity and I find it a wondrous emotion. ”
“ Oh, Angel, ” he said, embracing her and kissing her with every atom of passion in his body.
On the way to the party in the elevator, Cray said, “ Expect some of the partners to hit on you. I assume that is not uncommon and you handle unwanted advances with finesse. I won't insult you by intervening unless you give me a sign. I won't be jealous nor need you be. ”
“ In other words, women will make a play for you. ”
“ It's been known to happen. I'm not interested. ”
“ We're facing our first test, ” Angel said.
He chuckled. “ To the victor belongs the spoils. I intend to be victorious. ”
“ I'm not sure I like being considered the spoils. ”
“ A figure of speech, sweetheart. ”
Cray spent the first twenty minutes at the party mingling and introducing Angelica to the partners and the associates he knew by name. The senior partner and founder of the firm in his early seventies approached Angelica, held his arthritic hands up mere inches from her breasts and said, “ These gnarled hands still remember how to please a beautiful woman. ”
He gave her a lascivious grin and his alcohol-laden breath accosted her as he leaned closer. She smiled and said, “ Mr. Parker if you move your hands one centimeter closer to my breasts, I will be forced to render your hands useless. ”
He dropped his hands to his side, pecked her on the cheek and said, “ It would be worth the pain to touch a vibrant woman like you again. ” He bowed and moved away from her.
Cray chuckled. “ Handled like a pro, darling, and you didn't break a sweat. ”
“ Cray, darling, ” a statuesque, dark-haired, dark-eyed beauty said as she insinuated herself against his body. “ I didn't notice your arrival. ”
“ Phyllis, we arrived less than a half hour ago and circulated so I could introduce Angelica to your associates. Angelica, this is Phyllis, one of the newer partners. ”
“ It's nice to meet you, Phyllis, and congratulations on your promotion. It's wonderful to see women rise to a position of power within a firm. Tell me, do you make a habit of rubbing your body against another woman's man? ”
“ Cray doesn't mind, do you, Cray? Cray doesn't commit to one woman. He believes in equal opportunity. ”
Cray disentangled himself from her clutches and reached for Angelica, pulling her next to him. “ That's no longer true, Phyllis. Angelica and I will be married in May. ”
“ Since when? ” Phyllis said. “ I keep tabs on you and I'd know if you settled on one woman. The most recent news about you is that you haven't been seeing anyone. ”
“ It seems your informants aren't up-to-date, ” Angel said. “ We're so in love and can't wait to say our vows before God and the world. ”
Phyllis placed her hand on her hip and said, “ Is this a joke? If it is, it isn't funny. You told me you'd never marry. ”
Cray shrugged. “ I changed my mind when I met Angelica. ”
Phyllis' face crumbled. “ Cray, I'm in love with you. We're meant to be together. I didn't
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