too. I shouldn’t be too late tonight. Shall I phone when I leave?”
“Yes please, I’ll be ready.” I hang up and switch on the radio. Bruno Mars fills the car and I sing along, driving to my next meeting.
At 4.00pm all my meetings for the day are finished and I have three new wedding clients. I’m floating in a bubble of happiness. I drive home and get myself ready. I’ve just finished packing a few bits when my phone rings, seeing Doug’s gorgeous face on my screen I answer grinning.
“My handsome man, are you on your way?”
“Hey beautiful, yes I am. Shall we go to the shop to buy something for dinner?” he is echoing, he must be in the car.
“Sounds good, shall I meet you downstairs?” I zip up my bag and take it into the lounge.
“No. I’ll come up. I don’t want you waiting downstairs.” S o protective.
“Okay. I’ll see you soon?”
“Yes, should be twenty minutes at the most.”
“I need a hug Doug, get here quick.” I’m desperate to be in his arms.
“I’ll be there soon, Sophie, I want you in my arms too.” I hear him groan.
I’m actually sitting on the floor by the buzzer, receiver in my hand so I can see the entryway, waiting for his perfect figure to appear. When I see him step in the hallway, I speak into the phone and buzz him in.
“You’re here!” I squeal, “Hurry!” I laugh.
I hear the lift and open my front door, peeking around it when I hear the lift ping. He steps around the corner and looks up, the most breathtaking smile spreading across his face. I can’t wait any longer, I run to him, launching myself into his arms, burying my face in his neck, inhaling his unique Doug scent.
“You really did need a hug.” he chuckles, gripping me under my thighs and walking me to my door.
“So much, I missed you.” removing my face from his neck, I kiss his cheeks, his forehead, his nose and finally his lips. “So much.”
He steps into my flat, gently placing my feet on the floor, he pushes the door closed with his foot and backs me into the wall. Caging me in with his hands either side of my face.
“Do you have any idea what you needing me this way does to me, Sophie?” he whispers, “Any. Idea. At. All.?” I swallow, liking the change of direction this was taking.
“Well... I can feel it.” I let my hand fall to my side, resting on his thigh. He pushes his groin into me, and I can feel the heat through my skirt.
“I need you, Doug.” My words have him closing his eyes and taking a deep breath.
“Are you ready to go?” he asks, stepping back slightly.
“Yes... aren’t we going to...?” I can’t hide the disappointment in my voice.
“No, not here. I have an evening planned.. Come on, let’s get this shopping done and we can go enjoy the night together.”
He reaches down and picks up my bag, taking my hand in his other. I lock up and we make our way down to the car. He opens the boot and places my bags in, leaning down, he pulls out the most stunning bouquet of red roses.
“For you.” he grins, holding them out for me. I take the flowers, bringing them to my nose to inhale the sweet scent.
“Thank you. My favourite.” I inhale again.
“I know. I don’t get you flowers often enough.” he frowns. Stepping towards him, I run my fingers over his creased forehead.
“No frowning, if you got them for me all the time, it wouldn’t be special would it?” this seems to ease the frown but he shakes his head.
“I’m still going to buy them more often.” he opens my door and shoos me inside.
“I’m not going to complain, these are really beautiful, thank you.” leaning his head in the car, he kisses me softly.
“You’re most welcome.” I watch as he walks round the car and slides in.
“Let’s go get this food.” as her starts up the car, John Mayer and Katy Perry ’ s
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