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“Will you be attending with a date?” Bethany asks, and I frown. “I just want to get ahead of the press release,” she continues.
“There’s no need to put my dating status in the press release, Bethany. Just put the same thing you always do. We will handle the rest of the night of the event. I have to go. Call Brady if you need anything else.”
I disconnect the call with a deep frown. Something is off with Bethany, but I don’t have time or patience to figure out what. It’s time for a much needed lunch break.
* * *
The week wentby in a flash, and before I knew it, it was Friday morning. I woke up grumpy even though Kayla was wrapped up in my arms. We don’t often have sleepovers on a weekday, but I talked her into it since we won’t see each other again until Sunday.
I instantly know the antidote for my sour mood when I take in Kayla’s gorgeous sleeping face. Her long lashes are resting against her smooth brown skin. She looks so peaceful, like an angel sent down from heaven specifically for me.
I slowly pull back the covers and gently spread her legs. Kay moans, but when I peek up at her, her eyes are still shut. I maneuver my body between her succulent thighs. I dip my tongue into her sweet honey, and she groans. I take my time licking and kissing every part of her core.
“Anderson,” Kayla sighs, but she’s still asleep. I smile because even in a deep slumber, her body recognizes me.
“Wake up, doll face,” I coax. I crawl up her body and slowly push inside.
Kayla wakes up on a low moan. Her sleepy brown eyes twinkle as a slow smile spreads across her beautiful face. She wraps her legs around me, and I begin to thrust.
“Good morning, sunshine,” Kay says to me before throwing her arms around my neck.
“Good morning, baby.” Those were all the words we managed to say before our bodies picked up and did all the talking for us.
After a round of good morning sex, we were showered and sitting at the breakfast bar. We were up early, so we both have plenty of time before we have to be at work.
“So, are you excited to go out with the fellas tonight? It’s been a minute,” Kayla says before sipping on her coffee.
I try to keep from frowning because I am happy to see the guys, but my addiction to Kay keeps me from wanting to be away from her for too long. “Ehhh, I’d rather be with you.” I smirk when she dips her head in an all too familiar move that tells me she’s blushing. “But I am glad I get to catch up with the guys,” I continue before taking a sip of my own coffee.
“Well, ya’ll have fun. I’m gonna head out. I have a million things to do at the office. The stupid program keeps updating with bug fixes that are interrupting our company downloads, it’s a freaking nightmare,” Kayla complains with exasperation lacing her words.
I can completely relate to everything she’s saying because I just finished getting our features to converge with our app. Getting the bugs out took us forever. It can be a tedious process.
“I have faith that you’ll get it fixed, doll.” I get up and walk Kayla to the door, and I lean down to kiss her lips. “I love you.”
The words are out of my mouth before I can think better of it. But they’re out in the universe now, and I would never take them back. Kayla’s sweet face brightens, and I know for a fact that my slip wasn’t a mistake.
“I love you, too,” she says with a bright smile, and I let out a deep breath. I didn’t want to scare her off, but more than that I’m relieved that she feels the same way.
“I’ll text you later. I don’t want to call and interrupt your solo date.” I frown, but Kayla slaps my chest because she knows I’m teasing her.
“Okay, babe. Have a good day.” Kayla kisses me again, sweetly, and heads out.
I’m glad that was one hurdle we’ve gotten over without any major issues. I hate the big deal people make out of saying I love you for the first time.
After I arrive at the office and have fifty million morning meetings, I get to relax finally. The engineers worked out all of the interface issues with the upgrade, and we are officially ready for the launch.
Monique Grant is making all of the arrangements for the press conference and the launch party. Pearson likes to keep those things in house since his little issue he had a few years ago with the hot mic on a live set. It was a public relations nightmare, but he came out smelling like roses, and the host of the show ended up jobless.
It’s one less thing that we have on our plate, and I’m glad. I still have to prepare Kayla for the fundraiser she doesn’t know she’s attending. I was going to tell her this morning, but I had much better things to do. I smile at the salacious thoughts. There’s nothing I love more than waking up with a face full of Kayla.
Before I realize what time it is, Brady is knocking on my door. The day went faster than I expected, and it’s already quitting time. Although I have complained since Kay told me she was taking herself out, I’m looking forward to seeing the guys.
A few hours later, I’m freshly showered and getting dressed. As I’m combing my hair out of my face, I notice for the first time in a long time that I don’t have bags under my eyes. The blue is brighter than ever before, and I don’t just look happy… Iamhappy.
I dress in a blue button-down and a tapered leg suit. We decided we would get something to eat before we head out to an upscale lounge. I was just happy they didn’t want to go to a club.
When I arrive at Three Forks, I remember the last time I was here. Kayla had a major freak out. I shake my head in disappointment. That Warren asshole deserves his ass kicked for ruining such a great restaurant for Kay.