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“I’ll have Madison organize some cards of your own first thing Monday. Anything you want or need before then, just tell me,” he says, as a matter of fact, before reaching for my hand.
“I’m gonna take care of you, Holly. And I’m gonna take care of everything that brought you to me as well,” he says in a low tone.
I know he means it. The intensity of his eyes and the depth of his voice makes me shiver.
Steve Carter isn’t a man I’d want to cross and be on the wrong side of, even though I know everything he does is legitimate.
He’s the kind of man who gets what he wants and never forgets a favor or a betrayal.
“Alright?” he asks me soothingly, jutting his chin toward my plate, silently encouraging me to eat as I give a nod.
Strangely relieved but dying from curiosity now at the same time.
“Might have to drop into the office at some point today after all,” he tells me, and I feel my stomach drop for some reason.
The thought of being apart from him already is painful.
“Wemight have to drop into the office,” he corrects himself, making me smile and instantly revived enough to finish my breakfast.
“I think you’ll be interested in the two projects I’ve picked to work on,” he adds cryptically.
His eyes shine with delight and more than just a little mischief.
If I didn’t know any better, I’d say the man was planning some sort of a surprise or something. But I have no idea how anything to do with his work could involve me.
I used to hate surprises, not knowing what was gonna happen next.
But that finished yesterday when I met Steve.
It showed me that life could take everything from you with one hand but have a ton of better things ready to hand you with the other.
If you’re ready to accept it, that is.
Although it’s gonna take some practice, I think I can make this work. Being in so deep so soon with Steve is what makes it easier.
My nasty habits of what I tell myself are the only things holding me back now.
CHAPTERSEVENTEEN
Steve
As much as I could sit around the place watching Holly in nothing but one of my shirts all day, I’ve got more than just some memory back.
I can feel the thrill of acquisition like I’ve never felt before, like how it felt twenty years ago before I even had a staff or office.
My plan for Holly’s problems is simple, but before anywork, I feel like Holly deserves a little more play.
And as much as she’s told me how independent she is, I’m yet to meet anyone who doesn’t enjoy some good old-fashioned retail therapy.
Hell, even I go shopping for something nice when I feel a little down or even just for the hell of it. And at this time of year, with Holly on my arm, there’s no better reason to go out and have some fun.
It’s afternoon by the time we hit the sidewalks, and I’m keeping to the nicer side of town with Holly until it’s time to head to the office.
I need to give Madison some time to do what he has to organize but also give Holly a taste for the finer things from specialized stores rather than off-the-rack stuff.
I know, I know. It sounds like a rich asshole problem. But once you have a tailored suit and shoes that actually fit, it does make a difference.
Especially a guy my size, but today’s all about Holly, who’s still hesitant at first until our visit to the lingerie store’s done.
