“Olive, you still testing me, baby, and this man is standing behind us. Please at least let my dick go down enough so I can walk across this passerelle.” Now it sounded like he was the one struggling as he begged me for something I wasn’t aware I had any control over.
“Then stop thinking nasty ass thoughts, Captain. But if I’m the cause of that problem, I can’t make any promises that I’ll be able to help you with that.” I took this opportunity to push into him more, creating enough space so I could step around him and head up the ramp now connected to our yacht.
I took in the boat styled restaurant and was amazed at how they even made this possible. I had been on boats before that offered dining, but never to this extent. As soon as I stepped on, I took in the heavy doors that had the name written in fancy script with operation hours and everything.
“Ooh this is cute. I’ve never even heard of this place before. Naida’s Cove.”
“I hope seafood is okay.”
“You can feed me anything and it’ll be okay, your dick included, Captain,” I mumbled but Highland’s laugh let me know he heard me. I blushed from embarrassment and tried to backtrack to fix my response.
“I meant, I love it. I hope they have lobster rolls.” Highland’s laugh this time had me chuckling as he opened the door for me. Inside was even more gorgeous. I felt like one of those rich people on a fancy ship or something.
“Oh my gosh, Highland, this is fancy. What did a girl do to deserve brunch on the water?”
“Nothing but be you, Olive.” Highland pulled me into him, kissing my temple as we were escorted to our table.
“So areyou not going to tell me about the date?” Byrdie had been on my line since the sun came up trying to get information about my date with Highland. I wanted to tell her everything, but after yesterday, I honestly wasn’t sure where to start. I knew being around the kids played a major part in both of our tame behavior, so much that without them, I wasn’t sure who Highland truly was. His mouth was nasty and I loved it.
And his hands… my god, his big, masculine, rough ass hands.
“Did Jo-Jo make it to camp on time?” I had to change the subject from Highland since I was officially pulling into my parking spot here at my office. The plan was to get him yesterday after my date. Somehow he made a plan to spend the night with Byrdie without me knowing. Which ended up working out because my mind was nowhere ready to go back to mommy mode, not that fast without processing everything.
“Uht uhn, if this is what you’re going to be like with a man that’s not my brother, I swear, Liv, I don’t like this shit. You never give details about this man. The time I met him you saidoh we doing this for the kids, that’s it.Then, bam! Now you all in love with him and keeping it to yourself. Are you my sister or what?”
I laughed hard as hell as I double checked my bag for everything I needed for the day before I put it on my shoulder, grabbed my keys, and headed out of the door. With my extra time I planned to stop at Morningside to pick up breakfast for me and Tunk.
“Heffa, answer my question first. Did Jo-Jo make it to camp?”
Byrdie groaned in my ear while she blew out a sigh.
“Duh. His little ass practically beat me there this morning. Talking about his best friend was waiting. Now do mine. How was the date?” I let out sounds.
“Uhhh...” I thought for a second as my line began to ring with Highland’s name. I was saved by the bell as a goofy ass smile began to form.
“Hey, I gotta take this call, but I promise by lunch I should be ready to tell you something. Thank you again for watching Jo-Jo.” I hit Highland’s name and pulled in a deep breath, holding it until his deep, rich tenor came out.
“I told myself I wasn’t going to be him, but I can’t help it.” I was confused by his greeting as I scrunched my face, turning into Morningside’s parking lot and pulling into a spot.
“Huh?”
“It hasn’t even been a solid twenty-four and I’m already feenin’ for more of you and your time, Olive. I know you’re probably on your way to work, but I’m stealing your lunch break.” I giggled as I got out to go order my food.
“Had you asked, you could’ve had my breakfast slot too. My first client isn’t until ten today and I’m at Morningside now,” I said as I walked into the door.
“I know, and Ms. Reed, I must say that yellow looks amazing on you.” Highland’s comment had me looking down at my outfit as if I forgot what I had on before I spun around to find him already sitting in a booth laughing at me.
I hung up the phone as I made my way over to him. Of course, Highland stood to greet me, wrapping me in his big, strong arms, sending me spiraling immediately into his chest, taking in his scent.
Lawd, this man feels and smells so fucking good.
“Mmm… I think I’m ready to leave an active review about your hugs. They really are the best I’ve ever had.” His hands roamed the back of my body as he gripped my ass in the process.I was falling in love with his mannish behavior and how he handled my body. Highland was gentle but so fucking aggressive with it.
“I would tell you to leave one on my site, but I’m half-ass afraid of what all you would put, so I’ll just pass the message along to the owners.” He chuckled as he leaned back but held my waist while he kissed me as if he had truly missed me in the last twelve hours.
He guided me into the booth where there were already two cups of water and coffee on the table.
“Why do I get the idea that this was planned?” I said as I nodded to the cups.
