“It was incredible…” I lowered my head and smiled.
I told Lola all about the date. I didn’t hold back any of the details—I even told her about all the magical kisses and the way I felt every time I was with Cain. It was such new territory for me that I wasn’t sure what I should have held back, so I blabbered like a kid confessing every secret I knew. I was far to excited to stop talking once I got going, and by the time I was finished, Lola had a huge smile on her face.
“You two better name your first kid after me or something.” Lola chuckled under her breath. “This is all because of me, you know.”
“Yeah…” I grinned and nodded. “You made it happen and I couldn’t be happier—oh, I have other news too!”
“Something that’s better than everything you just told me about your date?” She leaned forward.
“I don’t know if it’s better…” I wasn’t able to suppress the grin that formed on my lips. “But I got an email from Cardinal Advertising. They want to interview me!”
“What!?” Lola’s eyes nearly bulged out of her head. “Chloe, that’s amazing! Iknewyou were going to find something. Now you won’t have to learn how to make fancy coffee at Starbucks!”
“As long as I don’t botch the interview.” I leaned back against the couch. “I haven’t had much time to process it because of the date, but this is going to be the most important interview of my life.”
“You’re going to do great.” Lola nodded quickly. “Just show them how bad you want to work there—that kind of enthusiasm is never a bad thing until you’re negotiating your salary, but I think a little excitement for the job will make you stand out.”
“If I can get my foot in the door, I’ll prove that I belong there.” I smiled and nodded. “I’ll work for peanuts at this point just to get the opportunity.”
“Nah, don’t sell yourself short. You’re worth more than peanuts.” Lola chuckled.
“Hopefully they see it that way.” I shrugged. “Okay, I know it’s a little early, but I’m exhausted. I think I’m going to bed.”
“To sleep or to spend half the night texting Cain?” Lola winked at me.
“I don’t know yet.” I picked up my cell phone. “I guess I’ll find out soon enough.”
I went to my bedroom and sat down on the edge of the bed. I did want to text Cain, but I kind of hoped he would text me first. I was worried that he would think I was too clingy if I couldn’t go more than an hour without communicating with him after the date. Luckily, my phone buzzed in my hand before I ever got a chance to decide which option would be best, and his gorgeous faced popped up on the screen.
Cain: Will you go out with me tomorrow?
Chloe: Definitely! I thought you’d never ask…
Cain: I might have been a little distracted when I dropped you off.
Chloe: Oh? I bet I can send you a picture that’s even more distracting.
Cain: Is that so?
I had a smile on my face as I stripped out of my clothes and found a sexy pair of panties to put on, along with a lace covered bra that was almost a perfect match for them. I didn’t own much that I considered to be sexy, but I had a few pieces that I had picked up over the years. If I was going to spend three months tempting him with pictures, I was going to have to take a trip to Victoria’s Secret as soon as I got my first paycheck. I stretched out on my side, pulled one leg up with my hips rolled forward, and took a picture that showed everything from my bra to my toes.
Cain: Damn—you’re so fucking hot.
Chloe: I can’t be the only one sending pictures. Where’s mine?
I grinned as I waited for a shot of Cain and he sent me one that made my mouth water. Every inch of his gorgeous torso, his muscled legs, and nothing hiding what I wanted inside me except a thin pair of boxers. My panties got so wet after I saw him that I found my hand moving down my abdomen in into my panties before I even thought about it.
This will have to do for tonight—even if it’s not what I really want.
