They were hilarious.
I was watching everyone with an interested eye. Each interchange was unique and amusing.
Everyone always has something to say.
And it was clear that they all listened to each other. Supported each other.
Seeing the way Allen brought Nita her plate. Kissing her cheek before he sat beside her, told me that whatever problem had nearly divided them was long gone now.
They made me feel warm and fuzzy.
Kane came over with a plate that seemed to have an extra burger off to the side. I was guessing it might be for me.
But there were so many children skipping before him. Twisting to talk to him and hanging off his legs, that he could barely move one step at a time.
I was laughing as I watched them. Surrounding him like loveable puppies.
It was probably rather predictable that I would feel some feminine pang deep in my chest.
There had been a time when I’d dreamt of having a little on
I blinked at her. My confusion obviously. “He was basically telling me not to let go so easily. To fight for our relationship.” “You must have.” “I did. Tooth and nail. I borderline stalked him until he relented.” “I think, from what I’ve seen, that it was worth it.” She grinned brilliantly. Revealing a far different face then the one I’d first seen. “It was. He’s my everything.” “I think he’d say the same thing about you.” “He does.” She said proudly. “Well done.” I nodded to her. “I did learn one thing.” She sobered. “Amongst others of course, that a Porter man is worth keeping.” She gave me a pointed look. Her meaning clear. “I’m getting that impression.” “You know,” She caught my arm and pulled me into the hall next to her. And suddenly I felt as if I’d been adopted as she said conspiratorially. “In some ways, I think Kane may be the best of them.” “Then why is he not already
We were both exhausted by the time we got back home. We didn’t say much as we both readied for bed. He let me shower first then he hopped in. I was already tucked into bed and half-asleep by the time he came in. He’d been quiet much of the way back. I knew he was worried about my answer to his question. But he was scared to probe. I know that feeling. I wanted to reassure him but every time I thought about telling him my heart began thudding real hard and my mind got scrambled. I just need a little more time to sort it all out and to figure out how everything will work. He laid next to me. Pulling me back against him. But to my surprise, he didn’t pursue having sex. I was a little disappointed by that but barely had time to consider it before I was asleep. I had no idea that the night would prove to be a mess. It was still dark when I heard Kane shout. “Get down! Get out
I licked my lips. Looking around and realizing no one else was paying attention, I was incredibly tempted to goad him just a little further. I wanted him to come over the desk. The image of him tossing me over the desk and pushing up my skirt to pound into me while everyone else in the office stood frozen in shock was erotic. It was the danger of it. The lure of the forbidden. I stood. Breathing raggedly, I rubbed my thighs together a moment and adjusted my tight skirt. Visibly trying to shake off my arousal as I left the office and turned down the hall. Making a desperate flight to the bathroom to cool off. I went into the largest stall. Turning the little round knob and dropping my forehead against the opposite wall. Splaying out a bit back from it and sliding my feet apart. I glanced over my shoulder to make sure no one else was there. I lifted the front of my skirt. Edging my cloth panties down to mid-thigh, I dipped two f
I walked faster. “You should know,” She said slowly. “I wasn’t the only one that caught him coming out of there.” I gave her a quick look. “Who else?” “Carolina.” No! Carolina was a notorious gossip. I couldn’t stand her. And she was equally as fond of me. “She can’t know it was me.” “I don’t think she does.” Teresa looked up and down the hall. “She left.” I should’ve known someone as nosy as her wouldn’t have let that go. As I walked back down the hall toward my office, I passed the main office area and realized she was propped in the doorway, waiting. “Ha! I knew it.” “What?” Teresa said. “It was Ms. Chase with him.” “What makes you think it wasn’t me?” “Ha!” Carolina tossed her blonde curls. Sneering at us. “Wouldn’t Mr. Walker love to know that Ms. Chase is fraternizing with her favorites?” Mr. Walker? My gaze
He was talking so fast, he sounded like a crazed man. “Mike. I’ve told you a dozen times. It was a fling. I’m done. Go away.” I snapped. “You don’t mean that.” He caught my arm and pulled me toward him. “I can make you feel good.” His hand was fumbling around near the crotch of my slacks. I swatted him away and slapped his face. “Back the hell off, Mike!” “What’s going on!” An authoritive voice boomed from the front doors. We both turned and looked. Kane was there. He was standing just outside the front door. I knew that stance. His feet were apart and his arms across his thick chest. His brows knitted in disapproval. “Noth-Not-Not your b-business…” Michael fumbled. Trying to sound bold. Though it came out weak as a fly. He was clearly intimidated. “I think she’s made it very clear that the answer is no. When a woman says no, you leave her the hell alone.” He announced. Each word carefully enunci
Logan sneered. His nose jerking as he gave me a venomous look before strolling reluctantly toward the bathrooms. Some comfort he’d be. I’d been on the other end of that feigned concern enough to know how weak it’d be. He’s not one for genuine compassion. He was rushing off to give Carolina some solace, after my cruel words had driven her off. I’d meant what I said about cruelty. Logan is the cruelest person I know. I turned, still staring at his back hatefully. And abruptly finding myself slamming into a hard wall. I grimaced before even looking up. My eyes slowly trailing from the square chest blocking my path, up to the hard lines of those features. But I already knew. I was surrounded by the scent of expensive sandalwood cologne. “That was rather impressive.” He drawled. “Was it?” “I almost went in search of your old pompoms.” Oh, God.
But then Logan’s face peeked into the doorway of the office to give me a contemptuous warning look. He barely poked his head around the doorframe. But he cast a slow ominous look from Kane to me. What right does he even have to be jealous anymore? Or to try to control me? I was enraged. I got up and stalked out of the Office. On his heels as he retreated. Clearly not wanting Kane to catch him talking to me. Not right before the suit goes to court. I thought bitterly. “Why don’t you go the hell away.” I caught up to him in the hallway. “You had me. You didn’t want me. Why does it just eat you up that someone else does?” “It doesn’t matter to me!!” Logan gave a wild gesture. “He can have my leftovers if that’s what he want.” I stiffened. Hating being termed like that. “Then just leave me the hell alone.” “Fine.” He shook his head. Looking away from me like a pouting chil
“Did you have a fling with her?” I demanded. My anger building at a dramatic rate. A sense of blind panic was taking over. I had a billion questions that I needed immediate answers for. “No.” “Are you now?” “No.” Liar! My mind was screaming not to believe him. Especially because I wanted to, so much. What else could she have been trying to press? I felt crippling betrayal. How could he do this to me? I’d thought he was so different from the others. “Are we going to go in?” He keyed open the door and swung it wide. Mouth tight I walked past him and straight in. Not looking back as I aimed straight for the shower. The one place I knew he’d have no right to enter. I quickly stripped and hopped beneath the warm water. Letting it settle over me like a soothing balm. Kane… He was all I could think about. I wanted to tell Logan to go fu