fast.
We’ve known each other for only two weeks.
But I can’t help what I feel for her. We’re not kids. We’ve both had relationships. When you know, you know. Call me a fucking pussy, but I know that this woman is mine. For life if I can help it.
I lean in and sear her with a kiss that shows her how much she means to me.
Courtney
I ’m floating on a cloud as I walk into work the next morning. The night I spent in Brian’s arms was absolute perfection. He makes me feel things I’ve never felt before. An orgasm during sex is one of them. I giggle out loud at that truth. Troy didn’t know his ass from his elbow when it came to making a girl come.
As if I’ve conjured the devil himself, Troy walks around the corner. When he notices me, his face transforms into a sneer.
“Courtney,” he says curtly.
“Troy,” I reply just as rudely.
“Strange thing yesterday. I found our new landscaper coming out of the maintenance closet.”
I stiffen at his unspoken insinuation. Why would he bring that up if he didn’t suspect something? I school my features and reply neutrally, “Okaaayyyy. Is there a reason you’re telling me this? Should I be locking the supply closet?” I make sure that each word is crisp, and the sarcasm is evident.
“Don’t play coy with me, Courtney. I know exactly what was going on in there. I could see the way you two were looking at each other last week.”
“That’s a ridiculous accusation. Did you actually see something or are you speculating? Either way, I don’t give a fuck what you think. And without proof, I’d like to know what you think your vile ass is going to do with this story you’ve concocted in your head.”
He considers my words. “You’re right. I don’t have proof, but I’m watching you both. One wrong move and he’s done.”
I’m seething. “Do you have something against him? He’s done nothing wrong.”
“Awful touchy for someone who claims nothing’s going on.”
“If there were, it wouldn’t be any of your business. We are nothing, you made sure of that.” I move to walk around him and he grabs my elbow.
“I want you back, Courtney.” He slams his mouth down on mine roughly.
The feel of his lips makes me want to vomit. There is nothing enticing about it at all. I push him off of me and slap him hard across the face with my free hand.
“Like hell.” I pull my arm out of his grasp and briskly walk as far from him as possible.
“You’ll come back!”
He’s a sick bastard if he thinks for one minute I would even consider getting back with him, but that’s besides the point. He’s onto Brian and me. I don’t believe for one second that he’ll let this go, and it has me nervous. We have to be more careful. There’s nothing saying we can’t be together, but screwing around at work could have us all in a lot of trouble. The Governor is already under a microscope by his opposing constituents, and we’re approaching an election year. Any kind of scandal would be career suicide.
I pull up Brian’s name and type out a quick text.
Me: We’ve got a problem, and its name is Troy
His reply is instantaneous.
Brian: What’s going on?
Me: He brought you and the closet up. He is accusing me of…well, he knows. He might not have proof, but he’s looking for it.
Brian: Fuck.
Me: He wants me back.
Brian: Tough shit. You’re mine.
Me: I know ☺
Brian: I’ve got some things to do, but we’ll talk about this tonight. I love you.
My heart skips a beat at those words.
Me: I love you too. Xo
I hit send on that last message and practically skip to my office. All thoughts and concerns regarding Troy are gone.
Brian
“ W hat the fuck are you talking about?” I yell into the phone at Bryce.
He’s just called to tell me that he’s gotten himself into a whole shitload of trouble.
“What the hell do you mean you’re in jail?”
“I’m calling you with my one phone call. I got arrested for coke. I need you to come to New York
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