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Carissa considers me a friend, and that’s one of the easiest ways to play the long game with women.
They rarely see it coming.
I also need to respect her boundaries and not push her into anything, but let it happen naturally the same way I always have.
I will probably need a lot of patience. I know it may take some time to have Carissa wrapped around me like the women in my past.
The thing is, I don't want her wrapped around me.
I want an open and honest situation with her where everything is to her liking as well, not just for my pleasure.
The problem is, can I really wait? What if this is it and she never wants to be involved in any form of intimacy with me again?
“Jayden?”
I already know it’s Carissa before I turn to her direction. I didn’t see her coming.
She shuts the door behind her and walks over to me.
“Why are you just sitting in here alone?” she asks. “It’s crazy out there. Claire’s lasagna is the best. We are totally having fun.”
“I mean, it’s for you. Why do you need me there?” I chuckle. “I’ll just spoil the fun because everyone will want to behave themselves in the presence of the boss.”
“Oh, come on,” she groans. “Okay. You know what? I’m going to sneak in some food for you.”
She begins to walk away.
“No, no,” I protest.
“Hey, it's nothing. You planned all of this for me, didn't you?”
She smiles as she walks out the door and shuts it.
I look down at my boner already threatening to embarrass me.
“No,” I plead.
Not today.
Chapter seventeen
CARISSA
As I settle back into my desk, I can’t help but appreciate the camaraderie and support of my colleagues.
The previous day was filled with catch-up conversations, where everyone shared updates on projects and offered assistance in getting back to speed amidst smiles and half hugs.
It makes me feel a renewed sense of purpose.
I tried to prioritize my health and recovery during my absence, but now I’m eager to dive back into my responsibilities.
Jayden, on the other hand, has been warm and kind to me, and I know it’s as a result of this sexual tension between us.
I can’t deny that it has gotten stronger, and those intimate moments with him at the hospital have almost left me to his mercy.
But when it comes to him, I feel a strong urge to guard myself, even if his eyes keep drawing me in.
Who would have thought the strict and mighty Jayden would ever be so loving and nice–especially to me?
