The Holly Project by KA Sterritt

Author:KA Sterritt [Sterritt, KA]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: KA Sterritt
Published: 2014-11-14T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-One

The week passed in a blur of meetings, site visits and more meetings. I was back at the Slater Jenkins offices, so maintaining a professional relationship with Ryan had been no problem. I had only seen him once, and that was at the site with six other people – including Slater. Part of me had hoped for a stolen glance or a warm smile. I got neither. Our arrangement was working.

As I headed home from work on Friday afternoon, my phone alerted me to a text message.

My place or yours?

Once again, we were insatiable the second we were alone in his suite. The more we were together, the more comfortable we became with each other’s bodies. Lying naked together, I ran my fingers down his toned abs. A small raised scar on his lower torso made me sit up for closer inspection.

“What happened there?”

“Oh, that,” he replied, sitting up. “Just an old sporting injury.” He appeared distracted again. “Are you hungry?”

“Famished. What are you cooking me?”

“Very funny. Let’s grab a bite downstairs at one of the wharf restaurants.”

We decided on an Asian fusion restaurant and were treated to one of their best tables. I guessed Ryan was a good customer.

“So how was your week, Ms Ashton?” he asked as our dumplings arrived.

“Busy. Lots of meetings and site visits. Yours?”

“You know, I really wanted to come over and kiss you when we were on site together. It nearly killed me to keep my distance.”

“Well, that wouldn’t have been very discreet.” I was happy our arrangement was working so well, but was strangely relieved to hear him say he’d wanted to kiss me. I’d sure as hell wanted to kiss him.

“I’d like you to stay tonight,” he said, flooring me with his intense gaze.

“You would?”

“I’ve had a really busy week and I’d like nothing more than to bury myself deep inside you over and over. I’m not ready to let you go just yet.”

His words were both hot and cutting at the same time. He wanted me, but only as a distraction. I had wanted the casual thing too, but I was starting to feel used.

“I’m not sure that’s a good idea.” I pushed the remaining dumpling around with my chopsticks.

“Look, Holly. We’re keeping our distance during the week. Can’t we enjoy each other on the weekends?”

“I guess so.”

“Well, that was unconvincing. What’s wrong?”

“I know what’s going on here, Ryan. I’m not stupid.”

“What is it you know, Holly?”

“I know you like me. And I know I like you.” I put my chopsticks down and pushed my shoulders back. “I know we are definitely compatible in the bedroom.”

Ryan smiled but didn’t interrupt.

“I know I’ve never felt like this about anyone before and it scares me. It scares me half to death. When I’m with you, I feel alive and beautiful. But none of these things matter because neither of us wants a serious relationship. I’m fairly certain I’m just a useful distraction to you.”

“So you think you know a lot then, smarty pants.

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