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Chapter 21
My feet are killing me as I finish filing the last document in Brady's office. I slip out of my heels and run my hand through my hair. Mondays always drag on and on around here, but things are quiet. Quiet and calm.
"You doing OK over there?" Brady's voice cuts through the silence.
I turn. "Yeah, my feet are just sore."
He looks at the expensive watch on his wrist. "You've been filing for four hours."
"It's already five?" I gasp. No wonder the balls of my feet are screaming at me.
Brady leans back in his chair. "Yep."
"Speaking of five," Angie walks into Brady's office, "I'm heading out. Adrian and I are the official judges for the hot chocolate and chili cook-off tonight. You're both coming, right?"
"Did you know Iz's aunt and uncle started the tradition a few years ago?" Brady supplies.
Angie's eyes widen. "Jenny and Kyle are your aunt and uncle?"
"They are," I confirm.
"I should have made the connection since your last name is Thompson," she slaps her forehead. "Opening the restaurant has depleted all my brain power."
"I can only imagine," I chuckle. "It's supposed to snow. Dress warmly."
"I plan on it," she winks at me. "Are you going?"
"I am."
"Brady?" Angie narrows her eyes at him.
"I will also be there," he says as he taps the end of his pen on his desk.
"I'll see you both there then," Angie grins before sauntering out of the room and heading straight toward the elevator.
I don't notice Brady stand from his desk as I tuck the last piece of paper into the filing cabinet. I don't even notice him walking over to me until I feel his breath on my neck.
"You've been distracting me all afternoon," he whispers before his lips press a chaste kiss to my shoulder.
My teeth sink into my lower lip as his fingers run the length of my spine. "Have I?"
"Iz."
"Yeah?" I turn to face him.
His arms wrap around me and he pulls me close. "I missed you."
"It's only been a day," I laugh.
"No," he swallows hard, "I've missed you.For years."
My heart beats wildly in my chest. "I know the feeling."
Brady kisses me gently before pressing his forehead to mine. "Thank you for introducing me to Brianna."
"I figured it was time," I snake my arms around his neck. "She asks who my boss is all the time."
