Taken by Melissa Toppen

Author:Melissa Toppen [Toppen, Melissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Daft Empire
Published: 2014-03-15T00:00:00+00:00

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“Addison. Addison. Get up!” Kristina's voice is hovering over me but I can't force my eyes open. I'm still too tired.

“Leave me alone.” I gargle out, my voice dripping with sleep. “So tired.” I mumble again, wondering if I am even forming actual sentences or simply just making noises.

“I'm sorry girl, I can't. Liam has been trying to reach you. He called me on my way home freaking out that you were supposed to let Charles take you to his place but instead you came home and then you weren't answering your phone.” She manages to get out in one breath.

I sigh into my pillow before managing to peel myself up and into a sitting position. “What time is it?” I ask, rubbing my eyes which have still not fully adjusted.

“It's after seven.” She says, grabbing my hands and hoisting me off the bed. “Now go call him before the man has a freaking heart attack.” She sighs and then laughs as if trying to decide if this is frustrating or funny.

“I was so tired I left work a little early.” I say, stumbling my way into the kitchen to grab a bottle of water. I open in, take a long gulp and then sit it on the island before picking up my phone. I pop on the screen and then gasp. I have thirty-seven missed calls and one text message that reads CALL ME NOW.

I decide not to delay the inevitable and hit call on his name while scooting into one of the bar stools. It doesn't even complete a full ring when Liam's voice comes on the line. “Addison. Why in the hell did you have Charles drive you back to your apartment when his instructions were specifically to bring you back here and why the hell haven't you been answering your phone?” He barks at me, officially pulling me from my sleepy fog. I am wide awake now and not just that but honestly, I'm a little pissed.

I take a deep breath before saying. “Last time I checked it wasn't your decision. I wanted to go home, I came home. End of discussion.” My voice remains calm throughout and I can't help but be proud of myself.

I hear him take a sharp breath and for a moment I think I really pissed him off but then when speaks again, his voice is much softer. “You're right, of course you're right. I just expected you here and then when Charles told me he took you home, I tried to contact you but you weren't answering your phone. I was two seconds away from walking out of my meeting to come over there.”

“I'm sorry to make you worry. Someone has been keeping me up until all hours of the night and I was so tired at work I almost fell asleep at my desk. I came home to take a nap, which is what I was doing until five minutes ago when Kristina demanded I get up and call you, thanks for that.

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