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I'd drive my own car, but I planned to drink a glass or two or ten of something yummy, and I didn't want to have to bother with driving. I’d just grab an Uber to the office tomorrow morning.
"See you in a bit, Reese."
"Are you coming from the store?"
"Yes."
"Okay. I'll make sure to be ready in a few minutes." He wasn’t far, so he’d be here in ten, maybe fifteen if there was a lot of traffic.
The second he hung up, I opened my laptop, turning on the camera and applying makeup. It was my trick for getting myself ready without going to the restroom. The camera served as a decent mirror, though the lighting in the office wasn't the best for makeup, but I was a pro. I applied blush as well as lipstick. I never bothered with mascara; even with the waterproof ones, I often ended up looking like a panda midway through dinner.
I was a bit jittery, which didn't help with putting on the lipstick. It took me two tries to finally get it right. Once I was done, I took the stairs down to the lobby, happy to get rid of some of the excess energy—I'd skipped my workout today, so I had even more adrenaline than usual.
I waved to the team behind the reception on my way out.
"Bye, Reese," they said in stunned voices. They probably thought I’d left an hour ago.
Once outside, I paced back and forth in front of the hotel. My entire body vibrated when I spotted Dom’s Range Rover.
Chapter Thirteen
Dom
She looked like a damn vision. I immediately got out of the car, walking over to her. I liked her in jeans and a sweater. Casual clothing suited her. Her coat was open, so I could look all I wanted.
"You didn't have to get out," she protested.
"Yes, I did," I said, opening the door for her. How was she so beautiful? I didn't think I'd ever get used to it.
"Thanks for picking me up."
"You can call me whenever you need to get away."
"Really?"
"Why do you sound so incredulous?"
"I don't know. this..." She sighed. "God, everything you do just seems out of this world."
I tilted closer. "I always like going the extra mile."
She gave me a sheepish smile. "Clearly."
She got inside the car. I climbed in seconds later, then gunned the engine. Reese started to take off her coat, and I could barely keep my eyes on the road.
"How is it so warm?" she asked.
"I started the seat heater on the way."
She stopped with one arm still in her coat and glanced at me. "You started it for me?"
I nodded. "I know you like being warm."
Finally removing her coat, she placed it in her lap, looking down at her hands and then back up at me. "Thanks."
"Want to talk about what's on your mind?"
"I thought our understanding was no talking."
