Crazy for You by Harper Bliss

Author:Harper Bliss
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9789887801429
Publisher: Ladylit Publishing

Chapter Sixteen

They were back on the couch, steadily working their way through the second bottle of wine. Jessica was contemplating calling in sick at work the next day. It was only her third day back, but no one would bat an eyelid if she did. Someone would probably tell her father—he had spies in all departments—and then she’d have to deal with him. She actually preferred him a bit more aloof than the worried persona he had adopted since she’d gotten sick.

“I can’t believe I have to go to work tomorrow.” Jessica heeled off her shoes and stretched her legs onto the ottoman. “You also made me eat too much. I need to lie down.”

“Don’t get too comfortable.” Liz scooted next to her and stretched her legs as well. “I still need to give you a tour of the premises.”

“Ah yes, your art collection. Maybe we can save it for next time. Yours will make mine look like child’s play, anyway.”

“Are you kidding? You have a Robert Barrow hanging in your hallway. Not even in the living room; in the hallway of all places.”

“For that welcoming feeling.”

“More like intimidating.” Liz leaned into her.

“Only if you’re in the know.”

Jessica felt Liz nod next to her. “So,” she said after a beat. “The hour is getting late and the lady is getting tired.” She put a hand on Jessica’s thigh. “Can I put you down for a second date or do you need to get back to me on that?”

“Is this your way of sending me home?” Jessica asked.

“Goodness, no.” Liz turned to her. “You just look as though you might fall asleep any minute now.”

Jessica sighed. “My stamina needs a little work. It has taken a bit of a hit lately.” She tried to square her shoulders. “But it’s just a post-dinner slump. I’ll get a second wind in a bit.”

“Pity we can’t watch some of The Kramers to pass the time,” Liz joked.

“Exactly what I was going to say.” Jessica slid her hand underneath Liz’s and intertwined their fingers. “Whatever will we do to make time go faster?”

“Seeing as this is, technically, our first date, our options are limited, I guess.” Liz grinned.

“Although we have seen each other half naked,” Jessica said.

“And we’ve kissed and watched television together,” Liz replied.

Jessica’s breath stalled in her throat. She was glad she and Liz had only kissed while Liz was on the clock, so to speak. Liz had shown her the message she had sent to the agency. It had sent a clear message to Jessica as well.

“I’ve introduced you to the wonderful world that is my job.” Jessica rotated a little so she could see Liz’s face better. “You do realize we’re now living in a time dubbed Peak TV.”

“Aren’t we the lucky ones,” Liz said.

Jessica snickered. “You can be so snobbish.”

“Moi?” Liz put a hand to her chest. “With my Scandi-chic furniture?”

Jessica slapped her on the thigh. “Enough already. I was nervous when I first arrived. Have some mercy.”

Liz leaned in

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.