President Daddy: A Dark Daddy Romance by Hamel B. B

Author:Hamel, B. B.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-11-26T16:00:00+00:00

11

Maggie

The next time I see the President, he looks absolutely exhausted.

Well, that’s not really fair. I mean, he always looks tired.

And even exhausted, the man is beautiful.

Gorgeous, really. Square jaw, precise, startling eyes. There’s something about him that keeps people absolutely engaged.

I know I can’t look away, not for a second.

We don’t speak for a couple weeks. I dive into my projects, working on things Roger assigns me along with the healthcare issues, waiting for my next opportunity to see Adam.

I’m impatient. I’m frustrated.

But I know what’s going on. Everyone does.

More problems in Pakistan. There was some retaliation on the local American embassy for the raids that rescued the French commandos. Nobody got hurt, thankfully, but it’s all over the news.

Everyone’s talking about it. People mention Benghazi in the same sentence, although they’re not even remotely the same.

I can tell it’s wearing on him. Even in his interviews and speeches, Adam looks more and more tired. He’s dealing with these issues and taking personal flak for things he can’t control.

The thing is, the situation isn’t as bad as people pretend it is. Nobody is dead, nobody is even hurt. There was an attack, but it was stopped by American troops alongside local police.

The aftermath is what’s really driving him nuts.

Day after day of hunting down the people responsible. And the press is ruthless, merciless.

I wish I could see him. I know he’s stressed to the max, and I think I know how I can help.

But I also know not to push. We’re still hiding this relationship, even if the Secret Service knows about it. I can’t approach him any more than he can approach me in broad daylight.

So I’m left waiting, watching the news, wishing I could talk to him. Wishing he’d at least call me.

Two weeks drag past until one night, that call finally comes.

I’m working late in the office when the number pops up. Private, like always, and my heart’s beating fast when I answer.

“Hello?”

“President for you.” His secretary sounds short this time. The line clicks over immediately.

“Hi, Maggie,” he says softly.

“Adam.” I suck in a breath, barely able to control myself. “How are you?”

“Oh, you know. Just juggling an international crisis, so pretty great.”

I laugh softly. “I’ve been watching the news. I’m so sorry this has been so hard on you.”

“It’s okay,” he says. “It’s my job. They have to place blame somewhere, and it might as well be with me.”

“It’s just not fair.”

“Don’t worry, Maggie, really. I’m fine.”

I sigh, biting my lip. I can tell he doesn’t want to talk about it anymore, and I won’t press the issue.

“Where are you right now?” he asks. “At home?”

“Actually, no,” I say. “Working late. Again.”

He laughs. “You work too hard. It’s, what, eight?”

“Nine.”

“Shit. Always later than I think it is.”

“I guess I just like it here too much to go home.”

“I doubt that.” He pauses for a second. “Come see me.”

That’s what I’ve been waiting for.

That’s the real reason I’m working late, and have worked late for the past two weeks.

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