asks in a sing-song voice.
“Paperwork,” I answer sternly.
“You know what I mean. You’ve got agent hottie in the lounge. Are you giving him a ride or are you hoping he’ll give you one later?”
“Oh my god, will you stop? He’s staying with Colin, who lives next door to Becca. I’m simply taking him home.”
“Uh huh, sure. Girl, I’ve known you for years, and I’ve never seen you act this way around a man. Just get out of here. I’ll put the files together and send them to records. You’ve done all the electronic stuff, right?”
“Yeah, I’ve just got to deal with the actual papers. Thanks, babe. I appreciate your help today.” I stand up and give Jonathan a big hug. He’s really the best person to work with.
“No problem, but you know I’ll expect a favor in return someday.”
“I can live with that,” I say as I walk toward the lounge. For the first time in years I’m looking forward to something other than my job.
I wake with a start. Apparently seeing Jude again is causing me some anxiety. Making my way to the shower, I remind myself that I’m a grown woman and I can control my urges and desires.
Thirty minutes and a self-induced orgasm later, I’m throwing the last of my things into the suitcase. Stephanie and James are picking me up so there aren’t too many cars over at Becca and Colin’s while we’re gone.
I like James a lot. He’s good to my friend who’s had a rough start to her adult life. They’re quite a contrast, though. He’s well over six feet tall and she’s only five-four. His brothers call him Runt, which is completely hilarious. I’m guessing that Jude will probably be able to look Runt in the eye. I’ve always had a thing for tall men. What the fuck am I thinking?
Thankfully the knock at my door stops that train of thought.
“Are you ready to go,” Stephanie asks with a big smile.
“I am, are you surprised?”
“Actually, I kind of am. You usually take forever to pack.”
“Not this time. I love Vegas and I can’t wait to get there and see who I can play with,” I reply with a wink.
“Oh, I’m sure you’ll find exactly what you need,” she says quietly as I follow her out to the SUV where James is waiting.
The ride to Becca’s is fairly short and the conversation flows easily enough. James is laid back and always friendly. The hardest part is watching Stephanie hang on every word and look at him with true love in her eye. Not that I begrudge her any happiness; it’s just that I’m starting to think that’s something I want for myself but may never find. I’m sure that it won’t be much longer before these two get married and then I’ll really be the odd gal out.
“Why are you pouting back there? What’s wrong?” Stephanie asks.
“Nothing’s wrong. Sorry, I was just thinking. Don’t worry about me, everything’s fine,” I say with a smile that I just don’t feel. Stephanie is a genius, but she’s better with computers than people, so hopefully I can slip this one by her.
“Okay, but if something is bothering you, I’m happy to listen.”
“Thanks, my friend. I appreciate that but it’s all good.”
When we arrive at Becca and Colin’s there’s a stretch limo parked at the curb. Kevin is putting his luggage in the trunk as we get out of the SUV.
“Hey, guys! We’re almost ready to head out,” Kevin greets us. “There’s plenty of room in the trunk for bags.”
Kevin is a nice guy. We hooked up once but there just wasn’t any chemistry between us. He’s been looking for a wife as long as I’ve known him, and I’m not the wife type. He’s a loyal friend and Colin’s former partner, and I know Becca trusts him completely with her soon-to-be-husband’s life.
“Is everyone in the house?” I ask looking around for him.
“We’re still waiting for Jude to show up, but, yes, the rest of the wedding party is inside.” I nod and head toward the house, hoping that Jude doesn’t show. It would be one less
“Paperwork,” I answer sternly.
“You know what I mean. You’ve got agent hottie in the lounge. Are you giving him a ride or are you hoping he’ll give you one later?”
“Oh my god, will you stop? He’s staying with Colin, who lives next door to Becca. I’m simply taking him home.”
“Uh huh, sure. Girl, I’ve known you for years, and I’ve never seen you act this way around a man. Just get out of here. I’ll put the files together and send them to records. You’ve done all the electronic stuff, right?”
“Yeah, I’ve just got to deal with the actual papers. Thanks, babe. I appreciate your help today.” I stand up and give Jonathan a big hug. He’s really the best person to work with.
“No problem, but you know I’ll expect a favor in return someday.”
“I can live with that,” I say as I walk toward the lounge. For the first time in years I’m looking forward to something other than my job.
I wake with a start. Apparently seeing Jude again is causing me some anxiety. Making my way to the shower, I remind myself that I’m a grown woman and I can control my urges and desires.
Thirty minutes and a self-induced orgasm later, I’m throwing the last of my things into the suitcase. Stephanie and James are picking me up so there aren’t too many cars over at Becca and Colin’s while we’re gone.
I like James a lot. He’s good to my friend who’s had a rough start to her adult life. They’re quite a contrast, though. He’s well over six feet tall and she’s only five-four. His brothers call him Runt, which is completely hilarious. I’m guessing that Jude will probably be able to look Runt in the eye. I’ve always had a thing for tall men. What the fuck am I thinking?
Thankfully the knock at my door stops that train of thought.
“Are you ready to go,” Stephanie asks with a big smile.
“I am, are you surprised?”
“Actually, I kind of am. You usually take forever to pack.”
“Not this time. I love Vegas and I can’t wait to get there and see who I can play with,” I reply with a wink.
“Oh, I’m sure you’ll find exactly what you need,” she says quietly as I follow her out to the SUV where James is waiting.
The ride to Becca’s is fairly short and the conversation flows easily enough. James is laid back and always friendly. The hardest part is watching Stephanie hang on every word and look at him with true love in her eye. Not that I begrudge her any happiness; it’s just that I’m starting to think that’s something I want for myself but may never find. I’m sure that it won’t be much longer before these two get married and then I’ll really be the odd gal out.
“Why are you pouting back there? What’s wrong?” Stephanie asks.
“Nothing’s wrong. Sorry, I was just thinking. Don’t worry about me, everything’s fine,” I say with a smile that I just don’t feel. Stephanie is a genius, but she’s better with computers than people, so hopefully I can slip this one by her.
“Okay, but if something is bothering you, I’m happy to listen.”
“Thanks, my friend. I appreciate that but it’s all good.”
When we arrive at Becca and Colin’s there’s a stretch limo parked at the curb. Kevin is putting his luggage in the trunk as we get out of the SUV.
“Hey, guys! We’re almost ready to head out,” Kevin greets us. “There’s plenty of room in the trunk for bags.”
Kevin is a nice guy. We hooked up once but there just wasn’t any chemistry between us. He’s been looking for a wife as long as I’ve known him, and I’m not the wife type. He’s a loyal friend and Colin’s former partner, and I know Becca trusts him completely with her soon-to-be-husband’s life.
“Is everyone in the house?” I ask looking around for him.
“We’re still waiting for Jude to show up, but, yes, the rest of the wedding party is inside.” I nod and head toward the house, hoping that Jude doesn’t show. It would be one less
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