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I still need her.”
    “I was just here to apologize to your woman for being a dick.”
    “Good, by the way, do you and Kristen want to join us for lunch?
    “Sure.”
    “Great, just give us ten minutes.”
    “That’s all.”
    “That’s all she needs,” Caleb joked.
    Once we were alone, he turned to me and growled, “Damn, do you look beautiful.”
    “Thank you, Caleb. So did you take care of the something important?”
    “Yes, I did. As a matter of fact…” he paused as he got down on one knee. “Sophia, from the moment you walked into the office for an interview, I was done for. My heart was racing, palms sweating, and my mind running a million miles a minute. I’m constantly thinking about you. I know it’s soon, but I fell in love with you two weeks ago. Will you marry me?”
    “Oh, Caleb…” I paused. This was crazy to the nth degree, but I was in love with him. “Yes.”
    He slipped a beautiful diamond on my finger and gave it a tender kiss before rising to his feet. He took me into his arms and kissed me deeply. I felt every cell in my body ignite with happiness.
    “Thank you, Sophia. I know I’m rushing this, but I love you and know that you’re the one for me.”
    “I love you too, Caleb.” We kissed some more. It wasn’t as sexual as it could have been. It was truly romantic.
    “I think we should ditch them and go on a nice long lunch,” he whispered suggestively.
    “No sir, we need to work. You can do dirty things to me when we get home.”
    “Home. I like that, babe, but I’d like it more if I was buried in you right now,” he grumbled petulantly. 
    “Poor Caleb,” I said with an affected pout.
    There was a knock at the door. “Damn it, did ten minutes pass that fast?”
    “I’m afraid so. Time flies when you’re having fun.”
    I opened the door and there stood Kristen, grinning from ear to ear. “So you two ready? Or did I interrupt?” she giggled.
    “Shut it, Kris, you did interrupt. Let’s go.”
    We walked to the bank of elevators and Caleb didn’t let go of my hand. I thought he would want to keep up appearances, but I guess he was done with the whole “we’re not together” kind of thing. I tried to pull away once, but he wasn’t having that.
    “Babe, there’s nothing to hide. You’re going to be my wife. So, what’s the big deal? Are you embarrassed to be with me?”
    “That’s a stupid question. How could I possibly be embarrassed by the man-God? I’m not comfortable about what they’re going to say. I know I shouldn’t be, but I am.”
    “Get this. Should anyone make you feel uncomfortable you better let me know, and they can start looking for a new law firm to work at. This is a place of busy professional lawyers, not a group of housewives at a beauty salon. They talk too damn much anyway.”
    “Are you two coming or not?” Malcolm called out while he held the door open button on the panel. I hadn’t realized we’d stopped outside of the elevator.
    “Sorry,” I apologized meekly.
    “Ignore that fuck. Let’s feed you, love. I need you to have your strength tonight.”
    “Then you better get your fill too, big boy.” I couldn’t believe that I was so bold with Malcolm and Kristen there. My face flushed brightly.
    “So are you going to let me see this massive rock on your finger?”
    I stuck out my hand for Kristen to see. I felt awkward because this was all new and moving a mile a minute.
    “It’s gorgeous. You did good, Caleb,” Kristen said as she held my hand, examining my ring.
    “Nice bro. Now, ladies, do we want to get out of the elevator or are we ready to go back up for another ride.”
    “Okay, elevator police. We are getting off,” I grouched.
    “Watch out, Malcolm, we got the both of them to team up against us,” Caleb warned his brother.
    Our lunch was fabulous, but we needed to get back to the office. We all were super busy.
    “So, Sophia, how’s it going with your cases?”
    “So far, so good. I have three open