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I woke up early and left a sleeping Addie in my bed as I headed out to see Rafe, still in his boxers drinking his coffee. “You’re up early?” I asked as I reached for a cup.
“How could I sleep with you two fucking like that last night?” Rafe said grimly.
“If you don’t like it, get another room.” I laughed as I sat down.
“Addie?” Rafe asked.
“Sleeping.”
“It’s a stupid question on my part. You hardly left her alone last night,” Rafe commented as he sipped his coffee.
“Well, when you get your own woman, you’ll understand.” I smirked, knowing Rafe hated commitment and anything to do with relationships.
“Thankfully, it’s not going to ever happen.” Rafe shuddered.
“Sure, man. So what time are the lawyers coming?” I asked.
“In about an hour. The hotel has already prepared the conference room next door.”
“Good! I want those fuckers out of our lives,” I bit out, my coffee now tasting sour.
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“They are arguing wrongful dismissal and misuse of power.” We had the best lawyers money could buy and I loved I had that power. Fucking Harris brothers were going to be raked over the coals for this. “They can argue all they want. The contract stipulates that you are the CEO of the investment company and when you see it fit, you can terminate anyone you like. Granted, it’s in the fine print, but it is there,” our lawyer said while his paralegal handed him more papers. “I’ve already discussed with their legal representative to quietly suggest to withdraw their suit. But I can’t promise anything,” he said flatly.
“Just win and ruin the fucker. I want to counter sue, for all the legal fees,” I said angrily.
“Not to worry. I already did,” the lawyer noted.
“Fucking prick,” Rafe added. “Asking for damages of fifty million? What the fuck does he think he’s worth? Piece of shit,” Rafe continued his rant. Our meeting took a few hours. God, I was pissed. Those fucking Harris brothers had sucked so much time out of my life these last two years.
Addie had left just as the lawyers came; she said she was meeting Chantal for breakfast and for some sightseeing. Normally, I would love immersing myself in my work, but with her here, all I wanted to do was immerse my cock into her.
“Son of a bitch,” I muttered as I started texting her.
“Can’t leave her alone, can you?” Rafe mocked.
“Fuck off, man,” I hissed.
“And this is why I don’t do relationships.” He grinned as he stood up from the conference table and left me alone as I waited for Addie to text me back.
As I waited, I realized how different things were with us now. Before with the contracts, Addie no matter what, would have to deal with me. The rules stipulated she had to abide by what I wanted and answer me when I texted or called. But since our agreement ended, I had to sit and wait, wondering if she would text me back.
I hated this loss of control over her. Yes, I knew she loved me and I loved her, but the fear, this underlining fear clung to me. I was such a bastard, telling her my love should have changed her, to give her strength, but I wasn’t letting her love do a fucking thing for me. I let out a breath and placed my phone on the conference table. Addie loves you. My Addie loves me. The quiet apprehension that lay just underneath began to disappear. When Addie didn’t text me back, I tried calling. But still, there was no answer. I gave in and decided to take a shower. I’ll get dressed and head out. Maybe I will run into her. Or maybe I should stop being a pussy and get a security detail on her ass and I would know where she was all the time. I berated myself.
Once I finished my shower, I hired the best security I could find. My Addie was going to be safe and I was going to know where the hell she was all the time. I didn’t give a shit if this was me giving into my fear. I didn’t give a shit if this would piss her off, because it no longer mattered. No matter what I said to myself, I couldn’t convince the anxiety inside me. My phone lit up. It was a text from Addie.Addie:Miss u too. Out shoppingMy heart eased as I looked down and saw it.Me:Where?Addie:SohoMe:I’ll meet you in fifteenAddie:Really? Okay“Hey, Daimon, why don’t we go out and eat? I'm hungry,” Rafe said to me as I emerged from my bedroom.
“Can’t! Meeting Addie,” I said in passing as I reached the elevator.
I faintly heard the words “Pussy whipped” as the elevator doors closed. I grunted at his stupidity or maybe I was pussy whipped, but I didn’t care. I needed air, and the only air I knew that I could breathe was around my Addie.
