Christian Clause: A BWWM Holiday Romance by Theresa Hodge

Author:Theresa Hodge [Hodge, Theresa]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Theresa Hodge
Published: 2020-12-20T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Hope

“How was your weekend?” Clara asks me as she settles down on her chair.

“It was good,” I reply with a smile on my face.

Clara returns my smile. “What did you do?”

“My sister and I went shopping, had lunch and saw a movie. I also went to a club with old friends.”

Clara beams. “Sounds like you had a pleasant time.”

I nod. “I sure did.”

There’s no need to tell her I spent the last two nights wondering about Christian’s relationship with Katherine and what they were doing while I lay awake on my bed. I told myself that I wouldn’t bother with whatever was going on between them. That’s easier said than done, though. I can’t help wondering if Christian will soon announce that he’s about to marry Katherine. Is he even the marrying type?

No. I shake my head. I will not do this. This is a new day, a new week. I can’t continue torturing myself by thinking about Christian and his women.

“So, how was your weekend?” I ask Clara just to get my mind off my handsome and sexy boss.

Clara is still telling me about her husband’s relatives who came to visit when Christian strolls into the office. Decked in a tailored pinstripe suit that makes him look every inch the successful business tycoon he is, he takes my breath away.

I greet him, but I avoid looking at him. I’m happy he has a lot of meetings today, so I won’t get to see him much and drool over him as usual. However, it might not stop me from thinking about him.

As predicted, two men enter the office and Clara informs Christian of their presence. He summons them into his office. I let out a sigh of relief.

All day, Christian holds meetings with members of his staff and visitors. He goes on a business meeting with some people who flew in from New York. I keep busy, sorting out his mail and schedule and taking his calls.

A few minutes to the close of work, Christian strides back to the office. I can see strains of fatigue on his face as he walks by. I wish I could offer him comfort, but with thoughts of Katherine ringing in my mind, I stifle the urge.

My intercom buzzes a few minutes later. A sizzle goes through my body when I hear Christian’s voice.

“Hope, please come to my office.”

“Right away, sir,” I reply and rise from my desk.

I smooth down my black wrap-around dress, grateful I splurged on it and other dresses. I take my pad, sure that rapid-fire dictation is what I’ll get. I’ve come to understand that Christian is someone who’s always up and doing, and thinks quickly on his feet.

My heels are soundless on the carpeted floor as I cross the short distance to Christian’s office. My drop-dead gorgeous boss is seated at his desk. I notice he has removed his suit jacket and his tie. My lips part as I take in his curly chest hair from a glance at his unbuttoned collar and few buttons.

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