She entered Jack’s office to find him sleeping peacefully on the sofa. Tip-toeing softly so as not to wake him, she approached her ridiculously handsome husband. For a few seconds, she watched as he slumbered. She hadn't known love until Jackson Storm entered her life. His love was her very survival. He was Victoria’s sun. She would no longer grow, nor could she sustain life without his love to cover her.
Victoria lowered to her knees and planted a soft kiss to his forehead.
“I love you,” she whispered.
Jack stirred, but he didn't wake. Victoria stood and quietly backed away. She turned and eased out of his office, closing the door softly. She walked over to the receptionist.
“Hi,” Victoria said with a smile.
“Hello, Mrs. Storm. Did you need something?”
“Yes. First, I need you to call me Victoria.”
“Yes, ma’am. Victoria it is,” the receptionist agreed with a smile.
“What’s your name?” Victoria asked.
“Karen. Karen Blake.”
“I’m sorry. I’m the worst with names, but I won't forget again.”
“No worries, ma’am.”
“Karen, I need you to hold Mr. Storm’s calls for at least an hour. You do this on my authority. Understand?”
Karen nodded. “I understand.”
“Thanks, Karen.”
“No problem, ma’am.”
“Okay, good. See you later.”
“Yes, ma’am.”
Victoria turned and hurried down the hall. She was close to being late for her date with Natasha. She pulled her cellular out of her purse. She needed to make a quick call.
“Hey, Vic. What’s up?”
“Hey, Tyra. I need you to get me a complete workup on Katlin Greene. Have it on my desk by morning.”
“Will do,” Tyra responded.
“Thanks, hon.”
“Not a problem.”
“See you in the AM.”
“In the AM,” Tyra repeated.
****
Two hours later, Victoria was walking into Storm Enterprises. Even after being manicured, pedicured, waxed, and lashed, Victoria couldn’t keep her mind off of her husband. Jack worked harder than anyone at Storm Enterprises. His schedule was brutal, which was why Victoria was looking forward to Tammy and Luca’s wedding. They’d be on the island where Jack would have no choice but to relax and have fun.
Victoria’s feet automatically led her to Jack’s office. She wanted to check on him and tell him how much she loved him.
