Filthy Doctor(284)

I was going to remind her of what we had tonight. I was going to do much better than red roses, strewing candles and softer-toned petals throughout the space. I thought about it during the flight, only paying a small amount of attention to the women beside me who talked excitedly about the week. Lauren was part of that group, and I ended up covering my ears with headphones to allow myself to think.

Women dressed scantily in the environment we were heading toward, something I had enjoyed as a single man in the past. These getaways were when most of my indiscretions with work had occurred before, but this trip was going to be different. I would do everything to protect Lily from prying eyes and gossiping lips, but I had to have her again.

I took the shuttle with the others to the resort that boasted several pools, bars, restaurants, and beautiful beaches. It was set up so you wouldn’t have to leave the grounds, even though I favored other parts of the area as well. I got my keys and ignored the flirting of the woman behind the desk, even though she was clear about her intentions. I’d fucked similar women here before since it was so easy. They were so eager and were constantly around, but I was in love with someone now. I no longer wanted anyone else, and tonight, she would know that.

The cottage was beautiful and spread out, just as I remembered it from the last time I was here. There were two large suites, both with ocean views and king-sized beds and fireplaces. They each had a deck as well. I didn’t care which one I slept tonight, as long as it was with Lily. The living room had a full kitchen if I chose to stay in for the night, as well as a grill on the deck with all the perks. It was a perfect place, and I noted the small updates as I dropped my bags on the bed in the closest room to hang some stuff up.

Glancing at the clock, I realized Lily would be arriving in a couple of hours. I got my clothes hung neatly in the closet and shoved my bag under the bed before I opened the sliding glass door that led to the deck. The breeze was strong and salty, and I took in the white sand and bright blue water that lapped at the shore.

This was perfection. I enjoyed a drink from the bar as I sat and took in the natural beauty all around me, glancing around at the other cottages. They were full, judging from the voices that carried over to me from the large spaces between them, and I wondered what had happened to Lily’s reservation. Did she plan this? That thought made me hard as I recalled the flirting, which had gotten darker by the weeks, that had been happening between us lately. There was a definite connection between us, as well as a constant current of desire, and we both had begun to push it toward the end. Every look we shared seemed to make the room heat up, and the touches, when they happened, were lingering.

“Hello,” a voice called out, breaking into my memories, and I scowled. An attractive woman stood before my deck, wearing a slip of a pale purple dress and an inviting smile. She looked familiar and I frowned. “You’re here for the conference? I work on the other side of the building and we’ve never met, though you look familiar.”

I stood and nodded, walking over to her. “Landon Logan. You are?”

“Marilyn James. I just became partner a couple of weeks ago.” She blushed, and I took in that she was about five years younger than I was. “I’ve heard about your early success with the firm. It’s an inspiring story.”

“In reality, it is merely a lot of hours and little sleep. Welcome to the team.” I extended my hand and she shook it as her indigo eyes met my gaze. In another place in my life, she was the kind of woman I’d have welcomed into my bed.

“Will you be at the dinner later?” she asked as my stomach growled, reminding me that I hadn’t eaten. Marilyn must have heard it, since she laughed and looked down my body. “Sounds like you might not make it that long. Want to grab some lunch with me?”

“I’m sorry. I have a meeting scheduled in a bit here, but I will be at dinner. See you there?” I felt sweat pooling in my hair as I realized Lily would be here soon, and Marilyn seemed to sense my urgency.

“Of course. See you later.” She smiled and walked away as I turned and headed inside. I grabbed my phone from the nightstand and glanced at the screen to see if there were any texts. One seemed to blind me after I opened it and read that Lily was on her way. I looked around.

The staff had set up the candles and flowers for me before I arrived, so that was all ready. I just needed to order in some lunch for the two of us. I cursed the fact that we could be seen from the deck by any coworkers. I’d have to close the windows for some privacy, likely making people wonder what I was up to. I placed an order for some sandwiches and salads, along with a variety of non-alcoholic drinks for Lily to choose from.

I sent Lily a text with my cottage location and number, expecting the food to be here soon after she was. I was nervous and changed into some shorts and a T-shirt before she got here, eying the bathroom that was massive in size and offered a bathtub and shower. I was looking forward to a long bath with Lily later tonight after we’d made love.

She arrived with a large rolling suitcase and tapped at my door. I opened it, urging her inside before I closed the door and looked her over. Lily was wearing a green sundress that clung to her curves and flared around her ankles, and I licked my lips at the sight. “This is amazing,” Lily said as she looked around the room with a small smile. I’d closed some of the curtains, still allowing light in but not prying eyes. “Is this what they all look like?”

“They differ in size but mostly, yes. I’ve ordered some lunch that should be here soon, if you’re hungry,” I said as she smiled.

“That sounds great. The peanuts on the plane weren’t enough,” she said as I stared into her eyes, watching her skin heat up. “Are you sure about this? I can still call Jasmine.”

“No. Don’t do that. I need you here,” I told Lily as I led us to the living room and took her luggage into the room.

“How many rooms are there?” Lily asked, and I smiled.

“You made the reservations,” I reminded her as I turned to look at her.

“Not properly, apparently. I messed up my own.” She shook her head. She looked so fresh and pretty, closer to her age than she normally looked at work. It reminded me that Lily was younger than I was and that this might not be a great idea, but my cock won that argument as it hardened again. “Is this the extra room?”

I left the suitcase in the room and turned to face her. “I think we both know you’re not sleeping away from me tonight, Lily. It has been in every look we shared and every touch. I know you still want me.” Our eyes were locked as she remained silent, not denying anything. She was beautiful, and I was just reaching for her when there was another tap at the door. “There’s lunch.”

We sat inside at the table as she asked me all about Belize. I explained about the beaches, the activities, and all the sights to see here as she smiled and laughed, still clearly nervous about this arrangement. “I can see that you love it here,” Lily said quietly as she set down her bottle of water.

“I’ve considered buying something here in the past.” I smiled as she gave me a wide-eyed look. “It’s not insanely far and it’s a great getaway. Nadine was never into the idea, so I put it off, but with the divorce going through I might take the plunge. If I had done it before, she’d have tried to take it from me.”

“She sounds so greedy and not about love at all. I suppose you’re bitter about the idea of marriage again?” Lily queried as I stared at her. I would be with anyone but her. I saw a future with Lily and babies surrounding us.

“Not if the right person came around.” I felt her eyes on me as I took a bite of my roast beef sandwich. She took a bite of her salad as I looked back at her, but she avoided my gaze. “I never had kids and didn’t want to after the accident. Now, that might change if the opportunity presented itself.” I looked into her face. “Do you want kids?”

“Maybe. I haven’t thought about it. Everything was about school and getting a job for me,” she said as she stabbed a hardboiled egg with her fork.

“He doesn’t want marriage and kids?” I pressed, and she gave me a long look.

“We haven’t talked about it.” Lily’s voice was soft. “I don’t want to talk about that. I want . . .”

“What?” I asked, leaning forward. “What do you want?”

Lily dropped her fork and stared at me. “I want to kiss you. I want to feel you again.”



Lily

Landon was across the table in an instant, dropping before me to the tiled floor as I watched with wide eyes. He slipped his hands around my face to cup it, moving closer as I swallowed nervously. “I knew you missed me. I knew you wanted me,” he murmured before brushing his lips against mine as the heat rose and burned my skin. It was innocent one second and hard the next as he held my face and tilted his head to slide his tongue inside my mouth. I moaned as I met him with my own, feeling them dance together in a desperate motion.

Somehow, I ended up on the floor with him, holding him tight. Our kiss was careless and rough as we made up for lost time, pressing closer together. Once the hard floor became too much to bear, he lifted me and carried me to the bedroom as he kissed me senseless. “It’s light in here right now, but I have candles and an obscene amount of flower petals for later. I thought you’d make me wait.”