The Sheikh's Pregnant Fling (Azhar Sheikhs Book 2) by Leslie North

Author:Leslie North [North, Leslie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-06-26T18:30:00+00:00

10

Cassandra swiveled in her chair at the agency headquarters, staring blankly at her computer screen. She’d opted to work from the office today because Veeda and Nasir were scheduled to meet for dinner. Without the inquisitive glances of her coworkers and boss, she might not be able to stay on track at home and left to her own devices. Most Fridays, working from home wasn’t a problem.

But today? She’d had nerves as jumpy as a cat. Mind sliding back to Nasir’s date with a morbid curiosity, wishing these things could be live streamed. Just so she’d know: did they hit it off?

By seven p.m., she wondered if his and Veeda’s date was taking the same turn hers had. Warming conversation, a surprise plate of oysters, and then a furtive dance of seduction. Sadness rippled through her. She wanted Nasir. But it was too late now. Between her job, the ethics, and the very sorry way she’d wrapped things up with him…there was no hope.

The way he’d treated her at the meet-and-greet made it more than obvious. She’d ruined any chance with him, which should have been a relief, but instead, it was a puddle of regret.

Her phone dinged with a new text message, and she scrambled to get it, breath catching in her throat when she saw the message came from Nasir. Was he in her head somehow? Could he tell she’d be desperate to know about his date?

“I’d like to schedule a meeting with you. Please let me know when you’re free.”

She sank into her office chair, letting the phone slip away. Veeda—they must have matched perfectly. Or it had been a horrible match and he was ready to view more options. Hope sparked to life. She leaned forward to consult the planner splayed open on her desk and typed out a fast message.

“I have Monday evening free, or next Friday.” Though what she really wanted to suggest was NOW. It would be wiser to give it some time. So she could let the news of this pregnancy sink in, and find her footing when it came to the future.

Nasir’s response came lightning fast. “Monday. Where? Dinner?”

Anxiety made a bilious knot in her stomach. Or maybe that was just the pregnancy. His baby. She gnawed at the inside of her lip, debating her response. On the one hand, she’d love dinner with him again. On the other, where would it lead? “Maybe something less formal.”

A few moments passed before he wrote back. “There’s a business bar near my building. We could meet there for a drink once we’re both off.”

She grimaced. Not with a growing baby inside her. “No, I’m not sure I’m in the mood for drinks.”

Her phone was silent for a few more moments, and she could almost see him tapping his fingers on a desk somewhere, contemplating a suggestion. “Let’s do my apartment building. I’m tired of running around lately, to be honest. There’s a meeting room there, so please don’t read into it.”

She nodded, liking the way this idea settled into her.

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