Maybe Ryan’s protectiveness over his sister wasn’t so far-fetched.
The moment I thought about Emily’s brother, myfriend, my stomach twisted. I shoved the thought of him away. He had no business being in my mind right now.
I didn’t like her terms. I didn’t want this to be strictly professional.
“I will give the contract back to you under one condition,” I said.
She frowned.
“I want a date with you.”
Her eyes widened. “That’s the opposite of what I just said!”
I shook my head. “Not at all. I just want to spend a bit of time with you, get to know you outside of work. We’re friends, right? And you have to get to know your clients. Technically, a date with me will give you exactly what you need to be able to do your job well—you’ll get to know your client.”
She blinked at me. “You can’t disguise it, you know.”
I grinned. “I know. But those are my terms.”
She squeezed her eyes shut, but a small smile played on her lips.
“Okay,” she said, opening her eyes again. “But it’s just a date, no sex, okay?”
I chuckled. Damn it. “Okay.”
She nodded and looked lighter after her decision.
“We’ll set a time—”
“Tomorrow night,” I said.
“So soon?”
I nodded. A week had passed since I’d been with her, and I wanted more. Even if it was just to humor me. Even if it wouldn’t come down to sex. I wanted to spend time with Emily and get to know her. Not just as my best friend’s sister, but as a woman I was interested in.
Was it wrong to go after Ryan’s sister? Probably.
Was I going to let that stop me?
No fucking way.
Emily had taken over my mind, and I was a man who was used to indulging myself.
“I’ll let you get to your meeting,” Emily said. “I guess I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“I’ll let you know where we’re going,” I said and walked to my desk to get everything together for the meeting.
I would have liked to plant a kiss on her lips, but Emily still looked closed off.
But that was fine; tomorrow night I would get my time with her. Whatever it came to—it was better than nothing.
Emily left my office, and I glanced at her ass, swinging seductively from side to side before she disappeared through the door.
When she was gone, I turned my attention back to work. I was suddenly in a much better mood than earlier. I walked out of the office, files under my arm, ready to roll everyone in the meeting.
I was going on a date with Emily Jenkins.
Yesfuckingplease.