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“Can I ask you not to worry about the future and try to live in the moment? You’ll be more successful with everything you’re trying to accomplish if you can focus on what’s happening now. We had a great scene tonight. The only problem with it was that you second-guessed yourself after it was over. You have to dwell on your progress not your difficulties. It’s the only way you’ll move forward.”
He kissed her again. “Tell me I’m right.”
Her mouth tilted into a half smile. “You’re right.”
“Okay. Now you can go in.” He got out of the car, and took her hand as she emerged from the vehicle. He would have preferred she wait for him to open the door for her, but that was for further down the line.
At her door, he waited while she unlocked it, once again kissing her gently on the lips.
“I want you to go inside, have a warm cup of tea or hot chocolate, and relax before you go to bed. Think about how good that orgasm felt. Think about how much better it will be next time. Because it will be, Teigen. I promise.”
“Okay.”
She turned to go inside, but he held her back. “That’s ‘Yes, sir.’”
This time he got a full smile. “Yes, sir.”
“Good night, Teigen.”
“Good night, sir.” She closed the door behind her.
He waited till he heard her turn the lock. As he drove away from her house, he determined that he wasn’t going to give her too much time to brood. This campaign would have to be persistent if he was going to make any lasting headway.
CHAPTER SEVEN
TEIGEN
Sunday morning, Teigen rushed around her bedroom like an idiot, trying on clothes and discarding them in her search for the perfect outfit to wear on her first official date with Ellison. Even though he’d called with last-minute plans, she didn’t stand on ceremony. She wanted to see him. Finally settling on a soft green v-neck sweater that played up the color of her hair and complexion paired with dark indigo jeans, she tied a colorful scarf around her neck and finished the outfit with dark-caramel suede booties. Hearing the doorbell, she pulled a brush through her curls and ran to the door just as Ellison began to knock impatiently.
“I’m coming!” she shouted as she sped up across the hallway. She opened the door to an unexpected grin given the impatience of his knocking.
“That’s for later. Now we’re going to look at architecture.”
A blush bloomed across her check. “I can’t believe you said that!”
“I’m not always serious. I enjoy a good double entendre as well as the next guy.” He winked. “May I come in?”
“Of course. Sorry. You threw me off-guard. I’ll have to be careful around you.”
She gestured for him to enter.
“Not too careful, I hope. I was nurturing the idea that you were coming to trust me.”
She immediately regretted her remark. “Of course, I trust you. I can make a joke as well.”
He pulled her into his embrace and kissed her gently on the lips. “I think we both need to loosen up and enjoy the day. I won’t be defensive if you won’t. Deal?”
“Deal.” She kissed him back, seeking his warmth and reassurance. “I’ll just get my purse and we can leave.”
He let her go, and once she had her purse, took her by the hand and led her out to his car. She’d never been with anyone so gentlemanly before, opening up car doors, taking her by the hand as they walked, making sure she was comfortable. She could get used to this kind of treatment very easily, and she warned herself that it could all end at the drop of the hat. Two sides warred in her head:Trust him. Be careful.
“Are you with me, Teigen?” She realized Ellison was staring at her.
“Yes, sorry. Where are we going?” She hoped her smile conveyed her eagerness for the day.
“Our first stop will be the John and Jill Ker Conway residence. I’ve spoken with the agent onsite, and he’ll give us a tour. It’s a remarkable place because it’s apartments for former homeless vets located in the up-and-coming NOMA neighborhood, and it’s incredible what they’ve done with very little money.”
He wasn’t kidding. Juxtaposed next to an old church, the building’s façade, created with sets of windows angled against one another, projected a modern high-end look.
