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“No, actually it’s me. You drive me to distraction. Do you know how much I wanted to throttle Littleton?” He took a long swig of his drink, slamming the empty glass on the nightstand. I pulled the quilt off me and climbed over to where he sat. I sat down next to him, taking his hand in mine.
“Please know that I didn’t do anything to encourage Littleton.”
“I know Tylar,” he said, circling his arms around me, rocking me back and forth. We sat in silence. He tugged on my ponytail, tilting my head back to kiss my forehead.
“I had to tell my partners about our relationship.”
“What? I thought you insisted we keep it quiet?”
“Tylar, you know as well as I do that wasn’t realistic. Hell, both Richardson and Harmon knew something was amiss today in the conference room. They said I acted like a ‘rutting stag’. They were right.”
Okay, I've no clue what a rutting stag is but it doesn’t sound as if it belongs in a law firm.
“Why would they say that?” I pressed.
“Jesus Christ, they know me well enough to see how I acted whenever you came around and when another man brushed against your ass!”
“Let me ask you something Trey. Would you’ve been concerned had Littleton done the same thing to Leah or Tonya instead of me?”
“It’s inappropriate no matter who’s at the receiving end of it. The fact that it was you enraged me.”
“I’m really glad to hear that, Trey,” I replied, “I think that you had every right to call Littleton on it because none of your female employees deserve that type of harassment. Was anything said to him?”
“Oh yes,” he answered, nodding his head, “Harmon saw what happened too and he called him on it. That’s why I decided to tell the rest of the senior partners about us.”
“What do you mean?”
“The partners saw what Littleton did, and they wanted Janice Landrick to talk to you and make sure you understood that it was being handled. They also saw my reaction and are aware that I called Janice on your behalf for the job. I needed to let them know the extent of our relationship.”
“Do they know I’m pregnant, that we live together?”
He nodded.
“Do they want me out of there? Is it a conflict of interest?”
“Actually our company handbook does not have a policy regarding fraternization. There are a few married couples who are associates at the firm. Given our relationship, you can never work directly for me. It's also customary for you to sign a statement indicating you won’t hold the firm liable for sexual harassment claims in the future involving me.”
“What?”
“It’s just a precaution, and the only way you can continue to work there.”
“I’ve got no issue with signing that Trey, but what about everyone else knowing about us, you know?”
“No, this is definitely not going outside the senior partners, at least for now. If our status changes, then I’ll want everyone to know you're mine. However, that’s still your call.”
Tears of anger sprang to my eyes. I was shocked at how territorial Trey had become. I'd only worked at his firm for a day. The idea of living the rest of my life with a jealous, controlling husband infuriated me. Before I could comment, the doorman buzzed the intercom. I pressed the button to respond.
“Yes?”
“Gina is here for Ms. Preston.”
“Send her up,” I replied.
The doorbell chimed. I opened the door to Gina, who held a large plastic bag full of clothes. “Where do you want this, in your bedroom?”
“No, Trey’s in there; just leave it here,” I replied, hurrying back to the kitchen before she noticed I was upset. “I have to stir my soup, Gina.”
She came around to the doorway of the kitchen, leaning against it with her arms folded, watching me. “Okay, spill. What's the Hot Nazi done this time?” As usual, Gina’s timing left something to be desired. Trey turned the corner to the kitchen just as the words left her mouth. He threw her a nasty look.
