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“And you’re back to sucking in the groveling department,” I counter, slipping my shoe back on and taking a step back.
“I just massaged a part of you some people wouldn’t even touch. I’d say that’s A-plus material right there.”
“It’s definitely not if you have to point it out.”
I sound like a brat, but he threw me off and I need to get my shit together. Crossing my arms over my chest, I tap my wrist where a watch would go before motioning to the door.
“I’ve got to go. I promised Katie I’d be home on time tonight.”
“Of course. I just popped in to apologize again. Please tell her I said hi.”
He moves to the door but pauses when he reaches the threshold. “It’s nice seeing you smile again. I’ve missed it.”Huh? When did I smile?
Wes chuckles at the confusion that I can only imagine is written all over my face.
“I caught it when you were on your way to get lunch today. If you can call that protein bar lunch,” he mumbles the last bit and I huff out a laugh. That is what I called lunch, and I think that was the only time I smiled all day. I know exactly when he’s referring to.
“You must have been thinking about something pretty amazing. My money’s on Katie,” Wes says and then disappears down the hall.
My second smile for the day tugs at my lips as I watch him leave, shaking my head as he goes.Nope. It was you, Wes. I was thinking of you.
I only see Wes intermittently throughout the next week, but he always makes sure he’s on my mind. Lunch arrives in my office on a busy day. Little notes somehow appear right when I need them. Some telling me to smile, others reminding me that everything’s going to be okay, and one that made me cry—a note telling me that Katie loves me no matter what, even when we’re apart. That one appeared on my chair when I was at a low point after a late-night meeting.
We may have only been together for the shortest time, but heknowsme. Almost better than I know myself. He sees me. He understands things about me that I didn’t even think I’d explained. And he’s definitely winning me over.
On Saturday morning, Wes stops by my office with Aaron, a sight that has me doing a double take. “My buddy Aaron wants to give you the afternoon off so you can enjoy the game with some friends,” he says, patting Aaron on the back in a condescending way, but strangely, Aaron just laughs it off.
“Wes is right. We’ve got tickets for you, Katie, Logan, and Liam, along with something a little special.”
My eyes narrow as I look between Aaron and Wes. Aaron seems okay with this. He doesn’t look angry about giving me the time off on our busiest day. But Wes does have a mischievous look on his face, so I can’t be too sure.
“Ahhh…”
“It’s fine, Lucy. Please, it’s all arranged,” Aaron reassures me. “Wes isn’t forcing my hand.”
I huff out a laugh as Wes shrugs. “I mean, I would have if I had to, but Aaron went along with my plan willingly.”
“Okay, so what time do I finish?”
“Now, Luce. You need to gonow.”
Wes hands me the tickets and practically pushes me toward the door until I remember I need my car keys and my bag. Aaron walks out ahead of me so when I follow, Wes smacks me on the ass on the way past, earning himself a dirty look. “We’re not there yet,” I scold.
“Worth a try.” He lifts a shoulder as his lips pull into a line. “Enjoy the game, Luce.”
We’ve only been sitting down for five minutes when one of the security guards gets my attention from the end of our row. I squeeze past a few people to chat with him so I don’t have to yell over everyone.
“Noel, how are you?”
He smiles shyly at the use of his name before pointing over his shoulder toward the exit. “I’ve been asked to grab you and Katie for a surprise.”
My eyes widen and I laugh. “What surprise?”
“Now, I can’t tell you that, ma’am.”
“Good surprise, though, right?”
He smiles again. “Yes, ma’am. A very good surprise.”
