days is that I don’t want it to change. I like the challenge she provides. My cock appreciates the fucking shot of thrill that pulsated through him at her mere smile.
There was something special beneath that break-your-balls exterior she wore day in and day out. And I wanted to discover it with my teeth. Savor her.
Chapter 9
As the meeting wound down, I stepped away from her to shake hands with Thurston. “Nice meeting you, sir. I look forward to making your plans—and the city’s—a reality.”
“Aren’t you a bit young to handle something this size? It’s a big undertaking, son.” His tone was teasing, no condescending undercurrent behind it—this wasn’t something I was used to. I looked younger than my twenty-eight years.
“Not at all,” I answered smugly, very aware of the movement behind me. Janelle moved, stood from her chair, and I could sense her eyes on me. Could hear the heated whispers between her and Kevin. “My father taught me well. More than thirteen years of experience under my belt, and yes, I worked while still in high school. Commercial is my specialty, but I’ve done some residential as well.”
“Very sure of yourself.” It wasn’t a question. This was Thurston testing me.
“It isn’t my first merry-go-round.”
“Good.”
“Thank you.”
Thurston walked around the desk then, patted my shoulder, and then extended a hand out to Kevin. Kevin, who now stood beside me by himself. Where was she?
“Was Janelle late to another meeting? She practically flew out of here.” At those words I turned around, the crack from my neck seeming loud in the now quiet room. When did she leave? Why?
“Umm, yeah.” Kevin’s voice seemed unsure, as if he didn’t know how to answer. My eyes snapped up to his—he looked apologetic, and I fumed. “Meeting with a supplier, I believe.”
I smelled bullshit.
“Got it. Though, I wish I could’ve thanked her for coming out here today and meeting with me. You know how much I respected your father, and admire what you both have done with the company.”
“Thank you, sir.” Kevin inserted, while pulling the old man in for a quick one-arm hug. “She feels horrible about ducking out, but didn’t want to interrupt your conversation with Joshua.” His eyes met mine, begging for me not to call him out. As if I’d ever be so disrespectful or unprofessional.
Truth was that Janelle ran from me, and that didn’t sit well with me.
“No worries, I understand the demands running a successful company can put on its owners.” I didn’t.
I ran a hand down my face in agitation before asking the one thing I needed to know. “Will she be back on-site today?” Even after schooling my features into an indifferent mask, my voice came out rough—angry. We’d shared something during the “Glen” situation, and now I had no choice but to explore.
Or was it one-sided? Confusing-as-fuck chick.
That shit right there was one of the reasons I didn’t do relationships. Apart from witnessing what love can do to a person when the other dies, I abhorred people that played games. I might be an asshole, but I’m upfront about my intentions. Don’t tease, and then play prissy bitch.
More than anger at that moment, I felt indignation. Woman was making me soft when it came to her. Breaking the rules I lived by for a piece of her ass—her. And now she ran?
She’s got me fucked if she thought I’d back off.
“No, she won’t be.” Her brother hedged, and even that pissed me off. Wasn’t he the same man warning and calling me out just a few hours ago? Like I said: asshole.
Cocky smirk back in place, I looked him in the eye and played my part. “That’s fine; I’ll deal with her later.” And I would.
HELL
I didn’t see her the next day or the two that followed. Janelle hid behind the excuse of meetings and left Kevin the responsibility of walking me through morning procedures.
Nothing differed from Tony’s company. Same start-up meeting
There was something special beneath that break-your-balls exterior she wore day in and day out. And I wanted to discover it with my teeth. Savor her.
Chapter 9
As the meeting wound down, I stepped away from her to shake hands with Thurston. “Nice meeting you, sir. I look forward to making your plans—and the city’s—a reality.”
“Aren’t you a bit young to handle something this size? It’s a big undertaking, son.” His tone was teasing, no condescending undercurrent behind it—this wasn’t something I was used to. I looked younger than my twenty-eight years.
“Not at all,” I answered smugly, very aware of the movement behind me. Janelle moved, stood from her chair, and I could sense her eyes on me. Could hear the heated whispers between her and Kevin. “My father taught me well. More than thirteen years of experience under my belt, and yes, I worked while still in high school. Commercial is my specialty, but I’ve done some residential as well.”
“Very sure of yourself.” It wasn’t a question. This was Thurston testing me.
“It isn’t my first merry-go-round.”
“Good.”
“Thank you.”
Thurston walked around the desk then, patted my shoulder, and then extended a hand out to Kevin. Kevin, who now stood beside me by himself. Where was she?
“Was Janelle late to another meeting? She practically flew out of here.” At those words I turned around, the crack from my neck seeming loud in the now quiet room. When did she leave? Why?
“Umm, yeah.” Kevin’s voice seemed unsure, as if he didn’t know how to answer. My eyes snapped up to his—he looked apologetic, and I fumed. “Meeting with a supplier, I believe.”
I smelled bullshit.
“Got it. Though, I wish I could’ve thanked her for coming out here today and meeting with me. You know how much I respected your father, and admire what you both have done with the company.”
“Thank you, sir.” Kevin inserted, while pulling the old man in for a quick one-arm hug. “She feels horrible about ducking out, but didn’t want to interrupt your conversation with Joshua.” His eyes met mine, begging for me not to call him out. As if I’d ever be so disrespectful or unprofessional.
Truth was that Janelle ran from me, and that didn’t sit well with me.
“No worries, I understand the demands running a successful company can put on its owners.” I didn’t.
I ran a hand down my face in agitation before asking the one thing I needed to know. “Will she be back on-site today?” Even after schooling my features into an indifferent mask, my voice came out rough—angry. We’d shared something during the “Glen” situation, and now I had no choice but to explore.
Or was it one-sided? Confusing-as-fuck chick.
That shit right there was one of the reasons I didn’t do relationships. Apart from witnessing what love can do to a person when the other dies, I abhorred people that played games. I might be an asshole, but I’m upfront about my intentions. Don’t tease, and then play prissy bitch.
More than anger at that moment, I felt indignation. Woman was making me soft when it came to her. Breaking the rules I lived by for a piece of her ass—her. And now she ran?
She’s got me fucked if she thought I’d back off.
“No, she won’t be.” Her brother hedged, and even that pissed me off. Wasn’t he the same man warning and calling me out just a few hours ago? Like I said: asshole.
Cocky smirk back in place, I looked him in the eye and played my part. “That’s fine; I’ll deal with her later.” And I would.
HELL
I didn’t see her the next day or the two that followed. Janelle hid behind the excuse of meetings and left Kevin the responsibility of walking me through morning procedures.
Nothing differed from Tony’s company. Same start-up meeting
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