“Thanks, I appreciate that.”
She smiled, then walked away. I was surprised she didn’t ask me any questions about Kairo this time. I returned my focus to the papers in front of me. I had grabbed Kairo a coffee when I stopped to get mine, even though he said he would be in later. I figured he could just warm it up whenever he wanted it.
I walked into the break room to make myself a cup of tea since it had been a few hours since I had coffee. I was thankful nobody was there because I didn’t feel like talking. My phonebuzzed, and I smiled when I saw my mother’s good morning text. I hadn’t gotten any more calls from Brian since Kairo answered my phone, and I prayed it stayed that way. If I had known it was that easy to get rid of him, I would have told Elias about the calls and let him handle it.
I didn’t want anything to do with Brian, but I didn’t want anything bad to happen to him either. I was certain that he wouldn’t like the outcome if he tried to bother me again after what Kairo said to him. I didn’t want that on my conscience.
“I know another man ain’t making you smile like that.”
I jumped when I heard Kairo’s voice. I was too busy responding to my mother, so I didn’t even hear him enter. I put the phone in my pocket and turned to face him.
He leaned against the wall with his arms crossed over his chest. His muscles strained against his shirt. Since he had meetings all morning, he had on black pants, with a black blazer, white shirt, and black tie. His shoes were also black, as well as his frames. He looked so good.
“For your information it was my mother.”
Kairo pushed himself off the wall and walked toward me.
“Oh yeah? I hope so because I’m not one to share, doll baby.” He pushed a strand of hair behind my ear.
He leaned in to kiss me, but the sound of footsteps halted his movements. Kairo put space between us and slid his hands into his pockets just as someone entered the break room.
“I just wanted to let you know that I was back from my meetings and that I’ll be in my office if you need me,” Kairo declared.
“Thanks. I do have some paperwork that I’m not sure what to do with.”
“Okay, just bring it to my office when you can.” He turned to the intruder. “Hey, Mark.” Kairo tipped his head at me, then left the break room.
I fixed my tea the way I liked, then left. Kairo and I almost got caught, and that was the last thing we needed.
Kairo’s eyes were on me as I walked back to my desk, and I secretly blushed when he winked at me.
When I sat down, I felt my phone vibrate again.
Kairo:
Come over tonight and bring Cashmere.
Me:
Okay.
I spent the rest of the day anxious to spend more uninterrupted time with Kairo. I didn’t want to assume that I was staying the night, but since he told me to bring Cash, I would prepare myself just in case.
Mycahand I almost got caught when I tried to kiss her, so we had to move more carefully. Mark made sure to let me know that we looked suspicious when he entered the break room and that there had been some talk around the station, but without proof, I just brushed it off.
I missed Mycah’s pretty ass, even though I had seen her earlier that morning. The meetings were boring as hell, as usual, and all I thought about was being at my desk and watching Mycah. I enjoyed sharing sneaky looks when no one was looking.
When I walked into the break room and saw her smiling at her phone, my chest tightened. I didn’t want to imagine her dealing with another man besides me. I knew it wasn’t her exbecause she’d be crazy to go back to him. I felt relieved when she told me it was her mom.
I liked her too damn much, and I didn’t want to risk getting in trouble, but I also didn’t like feeling I had to hide our relationship. It was one thing to sneak glances, but if I wanted to hug her or even talk to her longer than I did anyone else, then I should be able to do that. Of course, I wouldn’t go overboard, but still. Every so often, I had to hold back on my urges to kiss or touch her.
Since Mark had cut in on our few minutes alone, and I had been gone most of the day, I figured she could come over for dinner. Shadow and Cashmere got along well, so I told her to bring him along. Hopefully, since she didn’t have to go home for him, she could stay the night so I could make up for the last time.
My doorbell rang, and I got excited knowing Mycah stood on the other side of the door.
Shadow followed me to the door and wagged his tail when I opened it and saw Mycah and Cashmere.
“I guess I’m not the only one that’s happy you are here,” I said as I stepped back to give her space to enter.
