His Desire, Her Surrender by Mallory Malia

Author:Mallory, Malia [Mallory, Malia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781301981243
Publisher: Malia Mallory
Published: 2013-03-05T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Tabitha's nerves danced with anticipation. Ring, phone, ring. Foolish embarrassment filled her. She hadn't waited by the phone for a boy to call since high school. All her insecurities rolled back into focus.

Marcus had told her he'd be working over the weekend. She supposed working on the weekend wasn't uncommon for him. He'd also mentioned meeting for lunch, but this was silly. Was she really going to sit in her apartment on a beautiful day waiting for a call? Should she call him? She rejected that idea. She didn't want to be clingy and needy. But I am clingy and needy sometimes, she thought. Isn't everyone? She wanted reassurance. She needed it. But did she need it from him? Every time she started to get comfortable, her lack of confidence roared back in. She'd never felt at such a disadvantage in a relationship. But the problem wasn't Marcus. Her own uncertainties were to blame. All the reassurance in the world from Marcus wouldn't be enough if she didn't believe she deserved him.

Did she deserve him? Her mind screamed yes. She was smart. She was attractive. So what if she wasn't a doctor or a lawyer or a CEO? But a hidden place in her heart kept repeating her fear that Marcus was out of her league. Handsome. Successful. Sexy as hell. He had his pick of women.

As that thought slapped through her again, she told herself Marcus chose to be with her. He could be with someone else, so if he was with her, there was no other reason than it was where he wanted to be. Her tension eased as her tangled thoughts unwound. She needed to relax and give things a chance to grow.

When the phone rang, Tabitha restrained herself from snatching it up. After the second ring, she took a deep breath and picked up the receiver. "Hello?"

"It's Marcus. Things are taking longer than I thought. How about picking up lunch for us and bringing it by? We can eat here in my office."

Tabitha's heart jumped at the thought of being with him. Would it always be this way? "Okay. I can do that. Do you have a taste for anything?"

"I trust your judgment. I'll call down so they know to expect you. See you soon."

The abruptness of the conversation startled Tabitha, but she imagined Marcus wanted to get back to work. At least he'd called and not forgotten her completely.

Tabitha gathered her things and left her building within minutes. Around the corner was a market where she shopped for drinks, salads, and sandwiches. Her arms laden with bags, she hailed a cab, heading toward Marcus's office.

She had no trouble at reception after she gave her name. The security guard escorted her to an elevator and soon she stepped out on Marcus's floor. She realized the doors were all locked. Just when she reached for her phone, the door behind her opened.

"Tabitha."

She turned. The guard must have called up to Marcus. "Hi."

"Hi yourself, pretty lady." He took the bags from her.

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