"Needed a good reminder that you’re every guy’s fantasy?" He wagged his eyebrows and kissed her once more.
"I don't care about every guy. Just you." She nipped at his lips before moving back and bending over to pick up her panties. She wasn’t every guy’s fantasy, but he was every girl’s. She slid her panties in the small pocket of her skirt and walked to the door. "You have ten minutes. Good luck today."
"Thanks, Jamie. I'll see you in a bit. I feel incredible now."
"You should. You are incredible." She paused by the door, watching him as he rushed around to gather his notes and check his hair in the mirror. She'd lost him again, but it was alright. Having him hold her and remind her that they were still very much together as best as they could be was enough.
Gina glanced up as Jamie walked out. "He ready to go? The meeting is in ten minutes."
"Yep. He's got his notes and he's fully prepared. Should be a win for us." Jamie moved toward the desk, pressing her arms against it and trying to act far more calm and collected than she was. A visit to the lady’s room was in order, as well as a tall glass of ice water. For someone who had become used to multiple love making sessions in a stint, her body was just getting warmed up for the long haul that wasn't happening.
"Great. I love that you can always cheer him up. We need to send your smiling face into all of the executive's offices."
"Um, no." Jamie laughed and turned as Alex rushed out.
"I'll be back in two hours. Tell Mr. Barnes I'm running a bit late if I happen to," he barked out his commands to Gina and walked out the door, never giving Jamie another glance.
She understood the need to be discrete, but not acknowledging her at all left her feeling a little cold. She usually went to the meetings with him, now he preferred her to stay at the office or manage something else. How long did he expect her to be his woman and yet not let anyone know about it? If she was good enough to prance around in front of his family and hers as his girl, then why not at work?
"Will do," Gina responded to Alex before tapping the desk in front of Jamie. "You okay?"
"Just thinking about how crazy life can be at times."
"Yes it can. I want to hear all about it tomorrow night over liquor. Especially the juicy parts."
Jamie chuckled and walked down the hall, calling over her shoulder. "I wish I had more of those to share."
"Oh I'm sure you do, girl."
Between Gina's laughter and Alex's loving, the day was sure to be good. Needing more of both, but settling for what she got, Jamie turned on her laptop and dove into her to-do's.
Chapter 2
Alex had to work late and suggested she head home early saying there was no use both of them being in the office. Still trying to adjust to this new work situation and how they were supposed to act, Jamie just nodded and headed back. She took a long swim in the pool, then ate the incredible dinner Murray had prepared before settling down with a romance novel she had in one of the boxes still unpacked in her bedroom closet. Funny how reading about love made it seem all the more possible to have herself.
She woke the next morning disappointed to be on her own. She checked her phone but there were no messages from Alex. Hoping to see him in the main house, but doubting it seriously. His promise of a long night of teasing and love making obviously had to be put on hold. The poor guy had probably bitten off almost more than he could chew at the office. If he wasn't finding time to eat, sleep or exercise, he certainly didn't have time for her.
Some part of knowing that if they did get together her life would resemble a lot of lonely nights left her wondering if she were making the right decision. Maybe she should just let him go and find someone better suited for his needs and she could find someone better suited for hers.
"Good luck with that," she mumbled under her breath as she walked out in the cool spring day. Summer was nearly here, and they lived in the perfect neighborhood for jogging. She'd have to see if Alex could spare an hour in the morning or late at night to join her. Exercise wasn't being used to lose weight anymore, but more for an outlet for stress. She felt the need to still lose a few pounds, but between her job, her oddball relationship with Alex and her family still nagging her when they promised not to, losing weight came in dead last for her attention. She shuddered at the thought of running with Alex. It would be a waste of his time. She’d never move fast enough for him.
She drove the long way into the office, not really having anything to do until nine that morning. Surely there would be a pile of messages to return and a few notes from Alex on items he wanted her to research or dig into, but her first meeting wasn't until later.