over to the underwriters at the bank by nine. I am so far behind.”
“You got it, but remember we will be near the beach, so pack plenty of swimwear,” he hollered over his shoulder before exiting my office.
“Fucking pervert,” I mumbled in irritation. This day just went from bad to really shitty in ten seconds flat. It was only eight in the morning and I already needed a drink. I picked up the phone that sat on the corner of my desk and punched in Margo’s number.
The moment she said hello, my attitude kicked in full force. “Why was I not informed first? I think I deserved a little bit of warning prior to you all sticking me in some damn hotel with the office freak.”
She laughed. Like full-out laughed, and it pissed me off even more. “You are both our top-selling agents, Gabby, so it’s beneficial to send the two of you. You know this.”
“Last year he spent the entire weekend eyeing my tits. Openly gawking at my cleavage, Margo. It was fucking weird.” I knew I was being ridiculous, but I couldn’t control my disgust.
“Conrad is harmless.”
“Then you spend four days with him if he’s so harmless,” I fired back as I sagged back in my chair.
“It’s already settled. Your tickets should arrive tomorrow by FedEx, and you each have rooms under your names. I did at least place you on separate floors.”
“Well, that’s just great,” I said sarcastically.
“It’ll be fine, Gabby.”
“Yeah, right.” I groaned. “But just so you know, I cannot guarantee his safety. There may be bloodshed, and if so…” I paused for dramatic effect. “It’ll be on your hands, Margo.”
I hung up to the annoying sound of her laughter. It looked like I would be leaving for a four-day trip to California.
What bothered me most about the whole thing was the idea that Josh may come home while I was gone. We weren’t allowed a lot of time together, so being in California when I could be here wrapped in his arms made me feel sick.
***
The room they had placed me in was impressive. It had the perfect view overlooking the San Diego Bay. After a long day of travel, the king-sized bed looked pretty damn inviting. The light gray comforter with deep red accents and huge, fluffy pillows were all calling out to me. Thoughts of Josh filled my mind as I dropped my bags to the floor and crawled across the covers, wishing he was there with me. I allowed my shoes to slip from my feet, and they each made a thump as they hit the floor.
Now I was stuck in San Diego with the walking boner, and I’d have to walk around sharing skills and tips on striving as a Realtor in today’s economy. But my heart just wasn’t in it. Missing someone so bad it literally made your stomach hurt was crippling. This was going to be one of the longest weekends of my life.
Chapter 21
Josh
“What the hell do you mean she’s in California?” I stood in the doorway of Gabby’s apartment, facing, yet again, an irritated Brook.
“Exactly what I said.” She crossed her arms over her chest. “She is in California and will be for two more days. If you took the time to call her besides the times you want to get laid, you would know this already.”
“I’ve been wrapped up with a heavy case, Brook. Cut me a little slack here. Gabby understands how demanding my job is. I tried calling her three times and she didn’t answer, so I came right over.”
I was exhausted, defeated, and the last thing I needed was Brook and her fucking drama.
I had spent the last four weeks so wrapped up in Leo’s life, I could tell you what he had for breakfast every fucking day, how many cigarettes he smoked in a day’s time, and, hell, even how many times he fucked some random girl in the center of the warehouse where anyone who wanted to could watch. I was shut off from the outside world, since Leo had been up my fucking ass every minute of every day and night. He’d been bound and determined to
“You got it, but remember we will be near the beach, so pack plenty of swimwear,” he hollered over his shoulder before exiting my office.
“Fucking pervert,” I mumbled in irritation. This day just went from bad to really shitty in ten seconds flat. It was only eight in the morning and I already needed a drink. I picked up the phone that sat on the corner of my desk and punched in Margo’s number.
The moment she said hello, my attitude kicked in full force. “Why was I not informed first? I think I deserved a little bit of warning prior to you all sticking me in some damn hotel with the office freak.”
She laughed. Like full-out laughed, and it pissed me off even more. “You are both our top-selling agents, Gabby, so it’s beneficial to send the two of you. You know this.”
“Last year he spent the entire weekend eyeing my tits. Openly gawking at my cleavage, Margo. It was fucking weird.” I knew I was being ridiculous, but I couldn’t control my disgust.
“Conrad is harmless.”
“Then you spend four days with him if he’s so harmless,” I fired back as I sagged back in my chair.
“It’s already settled. Your tickets should arrive tomorrow by FedEx, and you each have rooms under your names. I did at least place you on separate floors.”
“Well, that’s just great,” I said sarcastically.
“It’ll be fine, Gabby.”
“Yeah, right.” I groaned. “But just so you know, I cannot guarantee his safety. There may be bloodshed, and if so…” I paused for dramatic effect. “It’ll be on your hands, Margo.”
I hung up to the annoying sound of her laughter. It looked like I would be leaving for a four-day trip to California.
What bothered me most about the whole thing was the idea that Josh may come home while I was gone. We weren’t allowed a lot of time together, so being in California when I could be here wrapped in his arms made me feel sick.
***
The room they had placed me in was impressive. It had the perfect view overlooking the San Diego Bay. After a long day of travel, the king-sized bed looked pretty damn inviting. The light gray comforter with deep red accents and huge, fluffy pillows were all calling out to me. Thoughts of Josh filled my mind as I dropped my bags to the floor and crawled across the covers, wishing he was there with me. I allowed my shoes to slip from my feet, and they each made a thump as they hit the floor.
Now I was stuck in San Diego with the walking boner, and I’d have to walk around sharing skills and tips on striving as a Realtor in today’s economy. But my heart just wasn’t in it. Missing someone so bad it literally made your stomach hurt was crippling. This was going to be one of the longest weekends of my life.
Chapter 21
Josh
“What the hell do you mean she’s in California?” I stood in the doorway of Gabby’s apartment, facing, yet again, an irritated Brook.
“Exactly what I said.” She crossed her arms over her chest. “She is in California and will be for two more days. If you took the time to call her besides the times you want to get laid, you would know this already.”
“I’ve been wrapped up with a heavy case, Brook. Cut me a little slack here. Gabby understands how demanding my job is. I tried calling her three times and she didn’t answer, so I came right over.”
I was exhausted, defeated, and the last thing I needed was Brook and her fucking drama.
I had spent the last four weeks so wrapped up in Leo’s life, I could tell you what he had for breakfast every fucking day, how many cigarettes he smoked in a day’s time, and, hell, even how many times he fucked some random girl in the center of the warehouse where anyone who wanted to could watch. I was shut off from the outside world, since Leo had been up my fucking ass every minute of every day and night. He’d been bound and determined to
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