Page 74 of The Boss and the Wedding Mess

If he’s already started cooking, then I’d better leave as soon as possible. In the living room, I neatly fold the blanket and place it back on the couch, get dressed, and tie my hair into a loose bun. It’s still damp; it'll have to dry without a hairdryer. It's nice and warm outside, so it should dry pretty quickly.

I sneak back to the kitchen. Alex ignores me and calmly continues cooking.

"What is this between us?" The question slips out before I can stop myself. Alexander looks at me briefly, then turns back to his pan.

I lean against the refrigerator, watching him.

"What is this between us?" I didn't actually want to ask him that, but now it's done.

Alexander turns to me curiously then looks back at his pan.

I get closer and lean against the built-in fridge.

"What is this becoming, I mean. Do we have a relationship now? Or was it just a twice-only thing?"

"Do you really want to talk about something like that?" he asks me skeptically.

"I'd rather have your PIN to delete the photo."

"Is that the only reason you're still here?"

Alright, someone clearly wants me to leave.

"Actually, I came about the cleaning job. Since you don't have anyone, I thought I could take it on," I confess to him. "That was the original plan, but then I drove over because I wanted to delete the photo."

"I don't think my housekeeper is coming today. Really a shame. I expected more from her. So, the position is open."

"Would you hire me?" I ask him directly, which leaves him staring at me speechless.

"What? No. Of course not."

"I could really use the money."

Maybe I can convince him with that.

"I don't plan on firing you."

"A little more money would still be good. And I enjoy cleaning. Plus, I can assure you I won't steal any cash or other valuables."

"Hmm," he grunts and gives me a serious look. "Then I'd never get any peace from you."

"You could go somewhere else in the meantime. Meet with friends or have brunch with your parents while I clean here," I offer him.

"You already work hard enough. If you want more money, I’ll pay you more. I’d prefer that over you overexerting yourself here. You need time for yourself too."

"And you need a reliable cleaner."

"I'll book one from an agency.Handyor something like that. They're in the US too and have been in London for a while now. Very reliable cleaning staff."

""I would have liked to help you. Especially since your trust was betrayed." I mean that sincerely.

"My food is almost ready." I look at the meat he's still cooking; it looks really delicious.

"I promised Vanessa I'd stop by with food. She's waiting for me." I should get going.

"And thanks for the many orgasms."Nowhe smiles.

"All those intense climaxes..." I sigh softly.