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“Yeah. Because on the surface, you look like a goody-two-shoes. When you curse, it reminds me of how willing you are to get dirty.”
She grinned. “Oh, naughty boy.”
His smile grew, and he pulled her in for a lustful, deep kiss that had her moaning against him. His hand grasped the front of her robe and snuck inside to feel her skin.
“Mmm.” Charlie broke free. “Before we get to that, have you eaten?”
Other than the complimentary tortilla chips that came with the beers, his stomach remained empty. Rick shook his head.
“I got us takeout. It’s cold now but we can reheat them. Let’s eat.”
“I’d rather eatyou,” he said with eyes lowered. It was the truth. There was no better method to make him forget who he was like being inside Charlie.
“While that sounds like a good time,” she said, arching to let him touch. “I think we’ll need the sustenance for energy.”
On cue, his stomach grumbled. Sheepishly, he nodded and let her go.
Thirty-Four
“Boss,Rick and his friend are here,” Betty, one of the front desk staff, said after peeking her head inside Charlie’s office.
“Oh.” That was news to her. She wasn’t expecting anyone. “Let me finish up. Take them to the Quiet Room.” Betty complied with a smile and shut the door.
She and Aera had been busy working out ways to support Springly to its full potential, but finding places where they could cut costs. Unfortunately, a few staff members would have to go. Pricing for their services would go up, and that was a risky thing to do, considering they hadn’t been in business for too long.
Five minutes later, Charlie shut off her computer and walked over to the Quiet Room where their customers waited. She found Rick and Nick sitting on an individual massage chair, with Nick enjoying the machine’s kneading.
“Hello, gentlemen,” she greeted them. They turned to her, and Rick stood, looking as handsome as the first day he scowled at her. Nick turned off his chair and came over. “To what do I owe the honor of having you both cometoday?”
“I wanted to check on you,” Rick said. “If you need help with anything. Nick and I just came from a landscaping gig.”
“A landscaping gig,” Charlie repeated with interest.
“Yeah, my friend owns a landscaping business, and I volunteer occasionally,” Nick explained with a pearly white smile. “Rick tagged along, then volunteered us to come here for more work after seven hours of manual labor.”
Her heart warmed, watching as Rick shrugged like it was nothing. She eyed both of their states and noticed the dirt marring their dark shirts and pants. Their hair was combed back in disarray, clearly having been mussed up from wiping off sweat.
She went over to Rick and clung to him. “That’s so sweet of you two.” She kissed him hard on the lips, prompting him to wrap around her waist. Their kiss went on, her heart and body not allowing her to stop. He tasted like the most delicious salt.
It was only when she heard a clearing of a throat that she reluctantly pulled back, but Rick locked her firmly against him.
“As sweet as you two are, it’s making me feel lonely,” Nick said dryly.
“You, lonely?” It was difficult to grasp. Nick had a unique beauty of mixed blood, was insanely masculine and ultra-fit, more so than Rick. There was definitely no issue for him in the wild.
Rick scoffed. “He can pick and choose when he wants to be lonely.”
She chuckled. “Well, guys. I thank you for the thoughtful offer, but I don’t really have anything for you to do. Except, since you’re here and worked so hard, would you care for a massage and facial? It’ll be on the house.”
Nick brightened. “I like the sound of that! I’ve never gotten a facial before.”
“You’ll love it. Your face will come out squeaky clean and glowing,” she said.
Just then, Aera walked into the room with papers in her hands. “Charlie, what do you think about… oh, we have guests!”
Nick stiffened where he stood, his chest pushed high as he battled with what to do with his hands. Charlie smirked as Rick’s friend settled on putting his arms behind his back.
Rick said, “Just seeing if you ladies needed help. Then Charlie offered us massages and facials.”
