Another nod.
“And you’ve checked that everyone you’ve invited is coming?”
A final nod.
“Then stop worrying, love. Everything will go off without a hitch.”
“But—”
I cut her off with a searing kiss to the lips. Even after all these months, I still can’t get over how good her lips feel against mine. How her body melds to every inch of mine.
I fucking love this woman and can’t get enough of her.
I crave her more than the air I need to breathe.
“Is your plan to make me brainless tonight and not worry?” Layla’s eyes are hazy as she pulls back from me.
“If it helps, then yes. Consider me on kissing duty tonight.”
“How’s that different from any other night?”
“Because,” I growl, nipping at her lips, “I have to be on my best behaviour. I don’t want you getting shut down on your first night because of indecent exposure.”
Layla presses a quick kiss to my lips. “We’ll just have to wait until we get home for that.”
“And I can peel you out of this.” I run my hands up her sides, feeling the fabric beneath my hands. Tracing the fine lines of the piece she’s wearing.
“Hands to yourself until then.” Layla removes my hands from her and takes a step back.
Even with the nerves evident, she looks ready.
For the last ten months, Layla has been building up her business here in London by selling her lingerie online. It wasn’t easy starting her new company here. But with the help of the influencer she met last summer, she was able to make amazing headway and open her new store.
And now, everything she’s worked so hard for is coming to fruition.
Her very own storefront in an up-and-coming fashion area in London.
Layla’s. A change from the store in Dixon, but this is the fresh start she needed. I couldn’t be more proud of all her hard work. Having a front row seat to everything she’s built makes my chest swell with pride.
Each piece she created I saw firsthand. How it fit. The care behind it.
Not to mention how fucking gorgeous she looked in each of them.
Not that anyone needs to know that. That’s our little secret.
“We’re ready, Layla.” Layla’s newest assistant looks just as eager as she does.
“Okay.” She runs both hands down the front of her blazer.
“You look stunning, love. Now go show everyone exactly what they need to buy tonight.”
“I love you.” She gives me another quick kiss and heads into the main shop.
I can’t wait to see this woman in her element tonight. Because she deserves all of this and so much more.
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Layla
