“On the bright side, I can honestly say your wealth doesn’t bother me.I'm not intimidated that you make more than me.I don’t care if you wear jewelry that costs more than someone’s car.”
I try to hide my smile, but when she swats at my chest, I chuckle and grab her wrist.I tug her towards me until her legs are draped over my lap and my arm is around her waist, holding her against my side.
“I'm serious, Cici.Where Adam felt threatened by your money, it honestly makes me feel safer.I know you’re not after me just so you can benefit in some way,” I say softly.
“Maybe I should be worried you’re after me for more money,” she teases.
“If I were, I’d go after your dad and ask for a raise.”I lift my hand and tuck a strand of hair behind her ear.I let my fingers trail down her neck before slipping my hand to the back of her neck.“If you don’t want this, you need to stop me.”
“Not a chance,” she whispers as she pulls me closer.
My mouth covers hers in the most electrifying kiss I’ve ever experienced.She allows me to take the lead and when I tilt my head to the side to deepen our kiss, she places her hand on my chest, right over my erratically beating heart.
We kiss for what feels like hours and milliseconds all at the same time.I know instantly I’ll never get enough of Cici.I’ll always want more.I might as well get down on one knee and propose to her now, because after one kiss, I'm addicted to her.
She makes me feel loved and cherished.Like I'm more than just a man who can give her the life she wants.Like I matter to her.
I pull back and rest my forehead against hers.Taking a second to catch my breath, I stroke my thumb over her soft skin.
“You did agree to our date, right?”
“Yes,” she giggles.“Did you forget already?”
“Sweetheart, after that kiss, I'm not sure I’d remember my own name.”
“Covey!”She laughs even harder.
“Thanks for the reminder,” I tease her, loving how carefree she is with me.
“Now, I can’t wait to go on our date,” she whispers softly.
“Me neither… I'm also pretty happy with my sleeping arrangements.”
“You’re not coming in my bed.”She points a finger in my face.
“No, but I’ll be able to see you before and after work.I’ll get to kiss you good morning and good night when I'm not traveling.”
“Hmm, that is true.”
“I’ll basically get to spend all of my free time with my girlfriend.”I grin as I tug her in for another kiss.
“One kiss and now I'm your girlfriend?”She snakes her arms around my neck and smiles against my lips.
“Sweetheart, I'm not letting you go.”
Chapter 17
Cici
Itakeafewmoments to freshen up before we head over to Cord’s house.I doubt Covey wants anyone to know we’ve decided to give this dating thing a try, but I’d like to look cute still.
We climb inside my car so there are no questions and drive over to Cord’s.
“I'm so jealous.I wish I owned your house,” I murmur as we drive past Covey’s home.
“Why?”
“Because you live next to Cord.I always wanted to live next to him when we lived on our own.”
