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Jeremy smiled, then reached to the bedside table radio, turning it on. The room filled with a warm, romantic melody as Jeremy stood, extending his hand. I accepted and stepped closer to him. His touch was warm but sent cold shivers down my spine. To the rhythm of the music, our bodies began swaying back and forth in harmony, and our eyes locked in an intense stare that said everything without us saying a word.
With every step, desire built up inside of me. The worries about my ex, office drama, my work review, the conference tomorrow, and all other pressing matters faded away, leaving us entangled in our intimate dance.
As we closed the gap between us, our bodies pressed firmly against one another, and the already electrifying atmosphere became even more charged. Jeremy then cradled my cheek and pulled me nearer to him. A flush of desire made my heart race faster than ever before. At that moment, I knew exactly what was going to happen.
Our lips met each other’s as if they had their own mind, both moving in perfect harmony like the rest of our bodies had done earlier when dancing together. As much as I tried to keep my heart out of this, it couldn’t help but get in his kiss. I immediately felt a connection for Jeremy that was more than just physical.
This energy grew stronger with each passing second as we continued dancing together around the room without caring for anything else that could exist outside. We both knew what we couldn’t hide any longer- that there was something special about us all along, and all it had taken was for us to step into this hotel room together to finally realize it fully.
Chapter Eight
JEREMY
Thequietsettinginthe hotel room was blanketed by the warmth of Jill’s touch and the gentle music playing from the radio beside the bed.
I wasn’t even sure what station I had tuned to. It was whichever station the last guest or the housekeeping staff had left on when they turned the radio off for the last time. Nobody was singing. Someone was tinkering out a soft melody on the piano as a symphony of string instruments and a flute accompanied. It was an unfamiliar melody, but it seemed tailor-crafted for the situation unfolding between Jill and me as we danced through the room, trading passionate kisses between notes.
The energy between us had reached its peak. Seeing her in nothing but a bra and panties made it difficult to control myself, but I wanted to make this moment last.
I couldn’t help but want her more with every move we made.
Every second was more intense than the last as our lips danced to the melody in perfect harmony. The taste of her lips alone was intoxicating enough to engulf me in the moment and make me forget all the airs of professionalism. There were no pressing matters in Boston anymore except for this kiss that pulled us precariously toward what we'd ignored for far too long.
In that moment, we were swept away in our desire for one another, bathed in dimmed lighting in an unfamiliar room, swaying to music. And yet, it all felt very much like home.
Pursuing a romantic relationship was never a priority in my life, especially not since my failed engagement. I had always compartmentalized my life, neatly separating work, personal time, and emotions.
Love seemed like a concept confined to novels and movies, far removed from any reality I knew. All of these beliefs had begun to shake, though, the moment Jill entered the scene, disrupting the tranquility of my chosen isolation like a crashing, runaway train.
From the moment she stepped into the office, it was evident that she was unlike anyone I’d ever met. She was a blend of warmth, intelligence, and individuality that effortlessly drew people towards her, and it had worked me like a moth to an open flame.
All else aside, Jill's beauty was also impossible to ignore. Her expressive eyes and radiant smile could illuminate even the darkest room.
However, beauty, individuality, and intelligence weren’t the bulk of what attracted me to her. Her demeanor was what truly mesmerized me. She carried herself with a delicate balance of confidence without crossing into arrogance. She embodied contrasts with vibrancy and vivacity while maintaining an air of sophistication that left me in awe.
Jill embraced her quirks and idiosyncrasies, setting herself apart in the most delightful way I could imagine. She exuded a unique authenticity that had reached beyond our professional relationship and captured my heart.
Maintaining boundaries had always been a forte of mine—keeping personal and professional domains separate while upholding a rational and logical mindset about the job was all I’d ever cared about. Yet here I was, caught in a whirlwind of emotions awakened by this woman.
With Jill, I questioned the rigid rules I had imposed on my life, and the walls protecting my heart began to crumble. I began to realize that there had never actually been a separation of professional and personal domains. I’d sacrificed all sense of self for my work. Now, because of Jill joining me in my work, I understood that I could have both. I even thought, possibly, that I could have both with the same person.
Jill had an extraordinary ability to make me laugh. I felt carefree around her. Her zest for life was contagious, knocking down any barriers I had meticulously constructed over the years—one infectious laugh or quirky encounter.
She did the same for the rest of the team. I loved witnessing their brightened spirits in her presence, which stirred a stronger company culture. People were genuinely happy to come to work and be around her. She was like a soothing balm for the mundane grind of the workweek.
She fearlessly pursued her own authenticity and wasn’t afraid to confront uncomfortable truths. With Jill, there was no hiding behind any carefully crafted defenses—she saw me for who I truly was and embraced it wholeheartedly. I’d come to recognize myself in her eyes.
After our dance, a silent understanding hung in the air. Jill and I had crossed a threshold, welcoming the undeniable connection that had blossomed between us over the last several weeks. Now, accompanied by a melody, it was beginning to reach its crescendo.
For a moment, we stood with our eyes locked.
Without uttering a word, we moved toward the bed and lay down side by side. The cool sheets against our skin juxtaposed with the fiery heat coursing through our veins. Our bodies were mere inches apart, and the magnetic pull between us refused to be denied any longer.
Jill turned towards me. Her eyes searched mine as my vulnerability mirrored in her gaze.
At that moment, as we lay there together, our breaths quickened in unison. Our hearts began beating as one. The tension that had built over time released its grip.
I turned towards her; my hand reached out and cupped her cheek. Our lips met in a tender and tentative kiss, releasing a rush of emotions we had long held. It was a kiss brimming with longing, desire, and anticipation of what was yet to come.
