“Did you have a nice lunch?”
“I did,” I replied. “I really like your aunt. She’s…” I trailed off. “Wonderful.”
“She is,” he agreed as we stepped into the elevator. He pressed the button for our floor. “And she likes you a lot as well.”
“You realize that there were several junior and senior partners watching us from the cafe, right?” I asked him after a short pause.
“I do,” he responded simply.
“It will be all over the office by the end of the day,” I continued.
His eyes narrowed on my face. “Is that a problem?”
“Not really,” I answered, shaking my head. “In fact, I’m hoping it means the other women in the office stop hitting on you in front of me.”
Jordan chuckled. “I’m sure it will.”
I glanced over at him as we exited the elevator. “You think it’s funny?”
“Not really,” he replied, shaking his head. “Which is exactly why I kissed you in front of everyone this afternoon.”
“I’m not sure if I want to thank you or pinch you,” I stated.
He laughed again just as we walked into the office. Immediately, heads turned and assistants and partners alike stared at us in shock. I realized this was the first time Jordan had laughed in the office since his arrival months ago. The sound was not only rare but also beautiful. He had a wonderful laugh, rich and deep, and I loved hearing it.
I looked toward my office to find Cynthia watching us with speculative eyes. Then she grinned.
Apparently, I wouldn’t have to tell her that Jordan and I were together. She’d already assessed the situation accurately.
“Dinner at my place tonight?” Jordan asked.
Acutely aware that the people in the immediate vicinity were listening, I leaned toward him, lowering my voice.
“Can we stay at my house tonight?” I asked.
“No problem.”
I tried to sound casual when I said, “Why don’t you bring some things with you? I’ll clean out a drawer and some closet space for you.”
One of his brows cocked up and he smiled slowly. “Should I do the same in my bedroom?”
“If you want.”
He stepped a bit closer. We were standing together, our bodies nearly touching. “Oh, I want.”
Suppressing a shiver, I stepped back. “Then the next time I come over, I’ll be prepared.”
“See you tonight,” he stated quietly.
“Tonight.”
As I moved toward my office, I could feel eyes watching me. Cynthia stood when I got closer and followed me into the office.
She shut the door as I sat down at my desk. “Tell me everything, boss.”
“Considering you just called me the boss, that sounded a lot like a demand.”
“Whatever. Tell me what’s going on because just a few weeks ago you were barely speaking to that gorgeous man.”
“It’s a long story,” I explained.
“You’re free until three-thirty, so we’ve got time.”
