More Than Desire
eli
ments. The guy was a machine! In less than a week, I had managed to bring in a super important account for the company. Susan was right. Abby too. If
om. I said no problem. Five minutes later he came out wrapped in a towel and I
h yesterday, Mr. Blue
alls: How
rest of the night, when he first texted me and we chatted, but no
gry and the pizza deliver
ock. I rolled my eyes and my stomach grumbled hungrily.
thinking of you hungry ma
hat as if he were right next to m
ed me and pay fo
eally bad, you know? I don't know yo
blacked out. The notebook's "delete" key sank and the words disappeared from the chat
ls: What do
do I
I was interrupted. The front door opened and I widened my eyes and closed the notebook with a lo
d, carrying
wn apartment. I frowned and shrugged. "I wanted to surprise you. The sad voic
kind of nice to me today... he seemed to be in a good mood." I stood up and looked
wled. L
nt and surprise you. I didn't think I'd be home so soon. - I headed for t
where Madeleine, our aunt, is. I asked him not to talk to Abby about her,
t wrapped around her body. I
tell me you're all dressed up to come see me,
flat, she looked up and I noticed tears welling up. Deep down, we were identical. Abby Hamilton only came to me when she was at rock bottom. If she was the sensible one, I should be the expert on love problems. In my entire life, I've only dated three gu
floor, walked around the table, an
She burst into tears. Abby hugged me
ike is che
ng her back. Tears wet my shoulder, where I was crying. I took her to the couch a
... it doesn't touch me anymore. His eyes searched mine, I noticed an er
the wedding, she quit her job to take care of Maryah and when I asked if she needed help, she ran away, saying she could handle it. I was afraid she would lose the spontaneity she always boasted about. Not tha
ere. Regardless of what happens. - Guaranteed. For the first
placing her hand on my knee an
boss made him cover a shift. The other nurse resigned. What made me furious was that he di
, as if that would assuage the truth. I wondered, every time I saw her, if the smile she wore was fake or forced. The truth? Carrying a burden greater than was bearable was a condemnation. It had been five
to resolve, after all you've already settled down with each other. It's okay to forget about the excitement of love, but it's not justifiabl
sm
ggled inside and used to spend the night reading by the light of flashlights and stars. It was the only time not haunted by complications. The separation of Dad and Mom, the accident that kil
I told them how the neighbor had a wonderful ass. She laughed. After we were done, the nanny called her and Abby
ls: Are you
d and r
ter appeared.
d almost
Balls:
hank
pillows for my collection-my biggest secret since high school. He was surprised when I revealed that he collected p
s: I think I'
h
ng a girl I don't even k
ed mali
n't seen an
alls: Can'
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l got me. By eight o'clock, he was at Shaffer & Sheppard, humming Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You." As I sat down at my desk, I took off my headphones and looked up to see if Chase h
ercom rang.
Ward?
to m
red me in. He wore a dark blue suit, which somehow accentuated his gray eyes. The usual sullen look took over his face, and walking closer, I notic
f papers lying on his desk. Some scribbles took the form of drawings, logo idea
odd
nd keep your
iatto,
leave, and t
? - A paus
magic word. I smiled and almost skipped down the ha
hen I got off the elevator and went to Mr. Ward, I ran into him. Just as he was about to enter, he opened the door, and we collided. The coffee
as tough. "Don't you look where you'
I followed Chase, apologizing nonstop. He took off his jacket and white shirt, and I had a
what
ed the irritat
rned
lau
he bump into me so he could see me
plied more t
handed me my jacket and
sculpted chest, ripped abs and... oh my God... he looked so sexy witho
acket and sh
rry up," he demanded and pointed the cup in m
a few time
n! - He
I saw some washing machines lined up and headed there. I opened one and some time later I ran to Starbucks. I ordered another coffee. I was taken care of. I got t
parading through the streets of
e'd done all this work for no
*
rds when I told her that Chase Ward had taken off his suit in front of me, and I could appreciate the monument beneath the elegant gown. He was truly a delight. Along the way, I remembered Chase opening each b
er, saying it was the best option. She went ahead and I followed. I pulled out a heavy w
as all going to happen. Susan told me everything I needed to know about Chase Ward and his temper. She told me he was youn
ver and he came over,
o and she ordered
t sad for her, because she gave up so much to give herself to him.
at me, bringing he
bow on the table and played with her fork in the air. "She lived with me for a few weeks before I found out she was pregnant. I widened my eyes and r
mil
when she moved in with Mike. I wonder what would have h
red at me. I ate a spoonful and continued: - although
d up pulling the wallet out of my pocket, but instead of the money, I gave the wallet itself. An hour later, desperate-because I thought I'd lost my wallet-he knocked on my door with a kind smile on his face and the leopard-print wallet in his hand. I thanked him. Two months later, I found myself in love w
lap. I laughed. "I know some guys who'd love to help you with that. They're k
lking to a guy," I said.
exy
odd
shower at my place, because his shower broke. I raised an eyeb
unning a hand through her brown hair, brushing
a sip o
at, anonymous. He's perverted. - I bit my lower lip and shook the w
nd? She raised an
vibrator I use is powerful enough to make me...satisfy me.
y G
to know more about me, but he asked me to remain
llin, my boyfriend/bed friend at a party. Mayb
tired of waiting for the perfect guy to show up. Why does it have to be so diffic
er 100% the way you imagine
gre
.until I saw Chase? I drew my eyebrows together and practically stood up. Chase! He was there! And wearing another suit! He passed on the other side of the room, and
got in
Ch
Wh
ection, but I quickly pulled
the restaurant. Let's get
r. She put him on her lap and he clung to her clothes. When she let go of him for a few seconds, he whimpered. I recognized the li
m, and walked ov
hey are cute and purr, but als
d, reaching out and pickin
Me
. Perched there, Susan and Abby smiled, amused. I tried to ge
ou," Abby said. 'Yo
to my blazer an
us
a bone-shaped rug. The needy dog jumped into her lap, an
me can
ac
ad
o
my mind
as
mug. Stupi
uti
the kitten
Ch
r brows arched. I shrugged and finally t
personality.
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t like Chase's taste, and I wasn't surprised. I had to tell the doorman that I was his girlfriend and that I wanted to surpris
ad
ing to Chase Ward once more. What will