and staring back at me through the mirror are the heavy dark circles under my eyes. But that, along with the ache in my limbs only adds to my satisfied smile.
“I don’t even have to guess what you’ve been up to. That grin says it all.”
“It was pretty amazing. We went to a log cabin in Yorkshire, we did so much walking but it was fun. He’s actually bought the cabin too so we have to all take a trip up there soon. There’s only two bedrooms but we have sofa beds and plenty of floor space. And a hot tub.” I add excitedly. Jess rolls her eyes, then grins into her magazine.
“Well isn’t he just a smitten kitten? I didn’t picture J as Mr. Romance.” I think back to the restaurant on Saturday night. After our little time in the bathroom, he yanked my arm and led me out into the dining room, snapped at the waitress for the bill, helped me into my coat and pushed me outside. After a hushed phone call that only lasted about a minute, we drove back to the cabin in an eager, expectant silence. Before he even turned the lights on inside, I was backed against the wall and he explored my body, leaving no part untouched by his expert hands.
I nearly cried when he turned the lamp on in the bedroom and there were pink rose petals scattered across the bedcovers. Before I could even pull myself together he picked me up, laid me down on the bed and pushed inside me, slowly, reverently, whispering sweet words and worshipping my body.
Jess’ cough snaps me out of my daydream and she rolls her eyes again.
“Let me guess. You went back to the cabin. Sheesh, you’ve got it bad. He better damn well put a ring on it soon.”
I grin so hard my cheeks hurt. I could definitely see that happening.
Oh God, that’s way too soon, isn’t it?
I’m such a sap.
I didn’t let myself love him because I was scared of getting hurt again after Darren, but now, I’ve just gone and let him take over my heart completely. Way to go, Laurel. I’ve given a man way too much power over me. Something I swore I’d never do again. But when he looks at me, I can’t help but turn to mush.
The bell rings outside and it pulls me away from my inner thoughts again. Jess has left the room and it’s quiet enough to hear a pin drop.
Pull yourself together, you idiot.
I pick up the phone and dial Brian’s number.
“Hi sweetheart.” He answers on the second ring. “I was going to call you today.”
“Oh really, what’s up?”
“We’ve come across a leak in some pipes out the back. I’ve taken pictures and a video so I can send to you and Blake if needed.”
Ugh, building problems. It’s always so annoyingly unpredictable. Which means I’ll probably have to put more money into it.
“Okay. Send us all the information over.” I should really go up and check on them again. I haven’t been up in a few weeks and I want to see the progress. Pictures aren’t quite the same.
“Of course. You going to be around soon?”
James’ birthday is tomorrow and I have the day off to spend time with him. But then I could go up Wednesday and be back in time for the weekend. I was thinking about organising a surprise party for him and inviting friends and family on Friday night. At least then it could still be a happy day.
“Yep, I’ll be there Wednesday morning. We can talk then.”
“Great, looking forward to it darlin’.” A shiver runs through me as I hang up. I really hope that man’s all talk because I don’t want to be fending off any advances, and if James found out, he’d kill him.
I type out a quick text.
Any luck with getting some time off?
I busy myself with analysing some reports and looking over our quarterly sales, while Jess is in an appointment out front and don’t see the reply until I break for lunch.
Yes. All sorted. Couldn’t do tomorrow but will be able to leave Friday. Flights all booked. Will call him to say Happy Birthday but keeping it quiet. Don’t tell. I’ll ring you tonight.
I
“I don’t even have to guess what you’ve been up to. That grin says it all.”
“It was pretty amazing. We went to a log cabin in Yorkshire, we did so much walking but it was fun. He’s actually bought the cabin too so we have to all take a trip up there soon. There’s only two bedrooms but we have sofa beds and plenty of floor space. And a hot tub.” I add excitedly. Jess rolls her eyes, then grins into her magazine.
“Well isn’t he just a smitten kitten? I didn’t picture J as Mr. Romance.” I think back to the restaurant on Saturday night. After our little time in the bathroom, he yanked my arm and led me out into the dining room, snapped at the waitress for the bill, helped me into my coat and pushed me outside. After a hushed phone call that only lasted about a minute, we drove back to the cabin in an eager, expectant silence. Before he even turned the lights on inside, I was backed against the wall and he explored my body, leaving no part untouched by his expert hands.
I nearly cried when he turned the lamp on in the bedroom and there were pink rose petals scattered across the bedcovers. Before I could even pull myself together he picked me up, laid me down on the bed and pushed inside me, slowly, reverently, whispering sweet words and worshipping my body.
Jess’ cough snaps me out of my daydream and she rolls her eyes again.
“Let me guess. You went back to the cabin. Sheesh, you’ve got it bad. He better damn well put a ring on it soon.”
I grin so hard my cheeks hurt. I could definitely see that happening.
Oh God, that’s way too soon, isn’t it?
I’m such a sap.
I didn’t let myself love him because I was scared of getting hurt again after Darren, but now, I’ve just gone and let him take over my heart completely. Way to go, Laurel. I’ve given a man way too much power over me. Something I swore I’d never do again. But when he looks at me, I can’t help but turn to mush.
The bell rings outside and it pulls me away from my inner thoughts again. Jess has left the room and it’s quiet enough to hear a pin drop.
Pull yourself together, you idiot.
I pick up the phone and dial Brian’s number.
“Hi sweetheart.” He answers on the second ring. “I was going to call you today.”
“Oh really, what’s up?”
“We’ve come across a leak in some pipes out the back. I’ve taken pictures and a video so I can send to you and Blake if needed.”
Ugh, building problems. It’s always so annoyingly unpredictable. Which means I’ll probably have to put more money into it.
“Okay. Send us all the information over.” I should really go up and check on them again. I haven’t been up in a few weeks and I want to see the progress. Pictures aren’t quite the same.
“Of course. You going to be around soon?”
James’ birthday is tomorrow and I have the day off to spend time with him. But then I could go up Wednesday and be back in time for the weekend. I was thinking about organising a surprise party for him and inviting friends and family on Friday night. At least then it could still be a happy day.
“Yep, I’ll be there Wednesday morning. We can talk then.”
“Great, looking forward to it darlin’.” A shiver runs through me as I hang up. I really hope that man’s all talk because I don’t want to be fending off any advances, and if James found out, he’d kill him.
I type out a quick text.
Any luck with getting some time off?
I busy myself with analysing some reports and looking over our quarterly sales, while Jess is in an appointment out front and don’t see the reply until I break for lunch.
Yes. All sorted. Couldn’t do tomorrow but will be able to leave Friday. Flights all booked. Will call him to say Happy Birthday but keeping it quiet. Don’t tell. I’ll ring you tonight.
I
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