“Have a seat. This is Alice Pierce.” I introduced her to the older woman and told her the reason for her being here.
“Excuse me? What did you say?”
“I said I’m hiring her to be Amber’s nurse-sitter. That agency you’re using isn’t the best.” I looked at her sternly, daring her to object in the presence of a stranger.
“That will be all Ms. Pierce, I’ll have my assistant call you later with the particulars. We’ll start with a two week probation period and see if you’re the right fit, then we’ll go from there.”
She thanked me and got up to take her leave. The door was barely closed when Gia jumped up from her chair in a snit.
“This is the limit, you’ve really gone too far this time. What do you mean by hiring someone to watch my child?”
“Our trip’s coming up soon. Were you really going to be comfortable leaving Amber in the care of that person you’ve hired?” I kept my tone even and rational.
“That’s not the point, you should’ve asked me before taking a step like this. Now that poor woman’s going to be expecting a job that she’s not going to get.”
“And why won’t she?” You’ve heard her credentials, her references read like a who’s who of the elite world.”
“Exactly, what would she be doing in my rinky dink apartment on the other side of town?”
“I’m paying her enough that that shouldn’t matter. Besides, I was thinking it might be best if Amber stayed at my place while we’re gone.”
Her mouth fell open and she paced back and forth in front of my desk, muttering under her breath. I’m guessing that was her way of letting off steam.
“No! You cannot do this, this is not your place.”
“I say it is. This job is very important, how can I trust you to do your job if your mind is back here on your sick child?”
She paced and thought and I knew as much sense as it made, she’d reject it because the offer came from me. Is there any wonder I turn into a raving lunatic around her?
“I still don’t think this is a good idea. And what do you mean you’re hiring her? It’s obvious I can’t afford…”
“I will take care of it until we square things with the insurance company. Like I said, this is about the company and your performance. I don’t think anything more needs to be said.”
If she had something in her hand she’d have thrown it at my head. Instead she stormed out but had the good grace not to slam the door.
My idiot brother showed up five minutes later breathing like a herniated dragon. “What did you do to Giavanna?”
“I wasn’t aware that I’d done anything to her. What seems to be the problem?” He was another one I had to treat like a cornered animal where she was concerned.
He gets so touchous when it comes to her that had it not been for his long standing engagement I would’ve been suspicious.
“She’s spitting mad and the only one around here who can do that to her is you.”
“Stay out of it Gavin, this doesn’t concern you.” He left the same way he came and I went back to work. I don’t see what the big deal is. Everything I’ve done for her so far makes sense.
For the next couple of days she gave me the cold shoulder, which I of course ignored. I kept dropping into her office unannounced, crowding her, invading her space.
I used every opportunity to touch her in some way, which seemed to aggravate the hell out of her even though her nipples would harden under her blouse and the pulse in her throat would gallop.
“Did Ms. Pierce show up this morning?” I picked up a colored scale of the new hotel off her desk and studied it as I awaited her answer.
“Yes!” Oh, so today was short one word answers day?
“That’s good. Did Amber like her?”
“Yes, she’s very good with children.”
I bet it burned a hole in her tongue to say that. “Good then, my efforts weren’t wasted. We leave in two weeks, now my mind will be at peace.”
“I’ll have Mary give you the new itinerary later today.” I left her office and went down the hall to mine pleased that at least I’d got my way in this.
I knew she wouldn’t agree to her daughter staying at my place and chose not to fight her on it, they’ll be time enough for that later. Or maybe I should look for a house with a backyard.
Amber should have a place to run and play once she’s better. I put aside the latest reports and instead booted up my computer to look at real estate. No matter what she says, a mansion in the hills was better than that place she now lived in.
A few days went by and I’d been too caught up in work to go see her. Our weekly meeting was coming up tomorrow so I’ll see her then, but I missed her like crazy.
I knew from office gossip that Amber was doing much better and Alice was working wonders with the little angel.
Gia was also more at ease from what I hear, knowing that there was a qualified person taking care of her child when she wasn’t there.
She wouldn’t dare voice those things to me though, because I’m the ogre that was trying to make her life easier. Damn infuriating woman.
I stayed late at the office and noticed that Gavin too was still here. I didn’t want to see him since I was pissed at him.
She avoids me but is always in his presence like they’re bosom buddies or some shit. He knows it fucks with my head, so the little shit just eats it up and rubs it in.
It started to rain around seven thirty when it was already dark outside and I decided to call it a night.
I’d sent Stanley home earlier because he had a sick kid at home and I didn’t know how long I was going to be here.
I left my office, keys in hand thinking of what I should have for dinner and almost walked into her. “What are you doing here so late?”
“I had some things to take care of.” She opened her umbrella and walked through the exit. The rain was just a slight drizzle but I didn’t want her walking through it.
And I for damn sure didn’t want her turning up in that neighborhood of hers alone this time of night. “I’ll give you a ride home, it’s late.”
“No thanks, I’ll take the bus.”
“Hey Gia, you need a lift?” Gavin came through the doors behind us. When she readily accepted his offer I saw red.
I watched him seat her in his car and almost lost it at the sight of his hand on her back as he helped her in.
As soon as he closed the door and walked around to the other side I moved forward and pulled the door open.
“Get out of the car.”
“Dude, calm down.” He glared at me over the roof of the car.
“Stay out of this. I told you to get out.” I looked down at her bent head.
“I’m not leaving her here alone with you in this mood.”
“What’s it to you?” I pulled her out of the car and dragged her over to mine, which was parked one spot over.
After seating her roughly and warning her of what would happen if she moved, I walked around to the other side and got in.
I turned the car on swiftly and peeled out of the parking lot leaving my brother in my rearview.
“Don’t do that shit again. Don’t get in another man’s car in front of me after rejecting me. Next time I won’t spare you.”
“When will you get it into your head that what I do or don’t do has nothing to do with you?”
“And when will you get it into yours that it absolutely does?”
“Why?”
“Because I said so.”
She did that huffing shit and I chose to ignore her as I wended my way through the streets in the opposite direction from her home.
“Where are you taking me?”
“I want to spend more time with you. You’ve been busy all week and ignoring me.”
“I was working, for you I might add.”
“Doesn’t matter. I hate being around you that long and not being able to touch you.” Shit makes me nuts.
“I ne
ed to get home, I have a child to look after remember?”
“She’s with the sitter, she’s fine.”
“All the same I want to go home.”
“No!”
“Why are you so unreasonable?” I chose not to answer because her words made no sense.
I drove down to the waterfront; I was suddenly starving. Sparring with her usually whets all my appetites; my dick was as hard a spike.
I pulled into the parking lot of one of the city’s best seafood restaurants on the pier. “What are we doing here? I’m not hungry.”
“You didn’t eat lunch, let’s go.”
“How do you know…?”
“It doesn’t matter.” I helped her out of the car and took her hand, leading her into the restaurant.
We found a nice secluded corner near the back that overlooked the water as she looked around. No doubt due to her profession she picks apart every building she enters.
The waiter came over and offered us menus and glasses of water before walking away again. “What are you in the mood for, what do you feel like having?” I perused my own menu while she left hers sitting on the table untouched.
“Very well, why don’t I order for you.” I did just that, ordering us both the same seafood pasta but I forewent the wine and any other beverage choosing instead to drink sparkling water.
The rain was now a steady drizzle and I wouldn’t take the risk of imbibing while I knew I had to drive her home.
She picked at the food when it came because I threatened to force feed her if she didn’t eat. I watched to make sure she ate enough.
I kept the conversation light, only bringing up the project and her child, the two things she cared most about.
“Have you decided what to do about Amber while we’re gone?”
“Ms. Pierce has agreed to stay over.” Every damn word was like pulling teeth.
“I’m guessing you won’t accept my offer for them to stay at my place.”
“No, please don’t insist, it’s not necessary.”
“Very well, as long as you’re comfortable with the arrangements I’m fine. Do you want coffee? Dessert?”
“No, I’m full, thank you.” I reached across the table for her hand and held on tight when she tried to pull it away.
“You look tired still, I don’t like seeing those dark circles under your eyes.” I ran my thumb beneath her eye gently, felt the warmth of her cheek beneath my palm.
For the barest of seconds it looked like she would turn her cheek into my palm, but at the last second she caught herself and pulled back. Damn!
“Okay then, if you’ve had enough I’ll take you home.” I called for the check and paid before leading her out the door with my hand protectively in the small of her back.
I seated her and belted her into the passenger seat before walking around to take the wheel. I reached for her hand and held it as I drove her home.
I walked her up to her building and was pleased to see that my threats had worked. The elevator had been fixed and was working like new.
If she knew I’d called the landlord and threatened him she’d have my ass. No matter how she reacts I will always do what’s best for her.
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Once inside she dismissed Alice as Amber ran to me with outstretched arms. “Uncle Evan, uncle Evan.” Hearing her voice distracted me from the wall of gloom.
I picked her up and kissed her cheek. That place in my heart where her mother lives felt warm as I felt her little body shaking with excitement.
“How’s my other favorite girl?”
“Uncle Evan do you know another little girl like me?”
“There’s no other little girl like you.”
“Then who’s your other favorite girl?”
“That would be your mother.” I looked over her shoulder at Gia who was watching us carefully.
“Are you going to read me a bedtime story?”
“If you’d like.”
“Are you going to read mommy one too?” I looked at Gia again who looked like she wished the floor would open up and take her.
“Not tonight maybe some other time. What book would you like me to read?” I walked towards her room and got her settled in bed before taking up a seat beside her.
She chose the same one as last time and I settled down to read. It wasn’t long before she nodded off and I pulled the covers around her and waited as her mother kissed her little forehead before leaving the room.
“I’ll let you get to bed early, you have a long day tomorrow.” She followed me to the door, down that hallway with all the pictures of her dead husband on the wall.
I deliberately turned and pulled her into my arms. I nuzzled her cheek to her ear. “Kiss me!” I didn’t miss the quick look she threw at the photos on the wall.
Anger clouded my vision and I squeezed her cheeks between my fingers, pulling her face back around to mine.
I pulled her the short distance to my lips and covered hers in a harsh punishing kiss. It was rough and undisciplined, nothing at all like my usual suave seductive lure.
I pulled her stiff body closer to mine and deepened the kiss, reveling in the fact that though she didn’t want it, she couldn’t resist my kiss.
Her lips opened freely under mine and her body softened, still she didn’t put her arms around me, but held them between us as if ready to push me away.
I turned her back against the wall and pressed my cock into her middle letting her feel the full force of my need as I ate at her lips hungrily.
Only when she became breathless and clung to me did I let her go. “I’ll see you in the morning, get some rest.” I kissed her forehead and opened the door and left. It’s going to be a long night.
The next morning I cornered Gavin in his office before even stepping foot in mine. “What was that about last night?”
“What was what about big brother?”
“Don’t play with me, you know damn well what I’m talking about. Why did you offer her a ride?”
“Why wouldn’t I? She’s beautiful, talented, and I think she likes me.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“Evan let me go you idiot.” My vision cleared enough for me to see that I had him pinned against the wall with my arm pressed against his throat.
“Shit! Stay away from her, I’m not gonna tell you again.”
“Now why would I wanna do that?”
He grinned and evaded the hand I reached out to choke the shit out of him, making his way to the door for a hasty exit.
“I don’t relish having to tell our mother that I brought about the demise of her worthless son but I’d do it in a heartbeat if I catch you sniffing around my woman.”
“Yours is she? Funny, she doesn’t seem to think so.”
“Gavin…” He walked down the hall laughing his fool head off. Ingrate!
I went to her office next and found her already there. The little skirmish with Gavin had my blood up and I was in the mood for a fight.
Without greeting her I walked around behind the desk and pulled her up from the chair. I had my tongue in her mouth before she could form any words to throw at my head.
This kiss was no less hungry than the one the night before. When I released her she fell back in her chair and looked up at me in shocked surprise.
I just turned and left the room. My brother was lucky I didn’t run into him on my way back to my office or I would’ve flattened him.
I know he’s in love with his girl, but what about Gia? Would she take his playfulness seriously and see him as a viable candidate for her affections? Like hell!
I can’t go on this way. If something doesn’t give soon I’m afraid I’m going to lose it completely and do something rash. But how can I get past this shit if she refuse to talk to me?
For the rest of that week I used Amber as an excuse to invade her space. Each evening when I left the office a few hours after her, I’d show up at her door.
I would bring them dinn
er which the three of us would eat together after Alice left, then I’d wait while she gave Amber her bath before reading her a story and listening to her little voice go on and on about her latest interest.
Once she was in bed fast asleep, I’d corner her mother and spend the next few hours kissing her, touching her, breaking down her defenses.
I’d gotten as far as removing her bra by the third night and that was only because I refused to let her fight me any longer.
The fourth night I had her top off as soon as the baby was asleep and I’d cornered her on the couch. “Evan…”
“Quiet, you don’t want to wake her.” We had a little wrestling match as I fought with the clasp of her bra. Once it was free I dropped the offending cloth on the floor and rested her back against the arm of the couch.
I studied her firm flesh before lowering my head to take her nipple in my mouth. I sucked down hard before using my teeth on her as my hand went between her thighs.
“Open!’ I pried her legs open and felt the heat of her wet cunt through the soft cotton of her underwear.
With her nipple in my mouth I ran my fingers up and down her slit before slipping them beneath the elastic of her panties to find her heat.
I eased my finger inside her slowly. She was tight and hot as I fucked my finger in and out of her. She made the cutest little noises as I finger fucked her harder while tonguing her nipple.
I pulled my finger from deep inside her cunt and tasted it before dipping it back inside. This time when I pulled it out I rubbed her essence around he nipple and sucked.
Her taste was sweet but I couldn’t get enough this way. “I want to eat your pussy.” I didn’t wait for an answer but slid off the couch and pulled her ass to the edge.
Pushing the panty leg aside, I stared into her pussy, opening her up with my fingers before licking it with the flat of my tongue.
Her taste was just as I expected, sweet, fresh, addictive. I held her ass in my hands and brought her to my mouth so I could feast and let my tongue find its way into her depths.
I pulled out and licked the length of her slit to her clit and back until she moved seductively under my tongue.
I took her clit between my teeth and bit down gently while slipping my finger back inside her.
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