She just needed to teach her body to go along with her mind. Her body seemed to have another idea all together, though, because she could picture him slowly taking her clothes off and running those extraordinary hands all over her. Then, his mouth would follow where his hands had led the way. Her body responded as if he’d already caressed her.
She could feel desire pooling the longer she pictured Lucas’s hands on her. Her nipples beaded in anticipation of his touch. Her stomach felt as if there were fireflies zipping around inside. The feelings of desire were so strong, she wanted nothing more than to reach out to him.
Stop, she shouted at herself in an internal battle. You will not fantasize about this man. This is your boss, your very generous boss. You need this job. You need these benefits you’ve just learned about. You don’t need a night of passion. It wouldn’t be worth it.
They arrived at the guest house and she was grateful he couldn’t read minds. The house was set several dozen yards away from the main residence. She loved it at first glance. It was a small cottage surrounded by trees and flowers. There was a stone path leading up to the small covered porch.
It was the kind of place she dreamed of owning someday with her own child. She stood for a moment, visualizing herself sitting in the old rocking chair with a baby in her arms. For a brief time she let the fantasy continue and Lucas was in the picture next to her, with his arm around them both. It was so perfect, she actually sighed aloud.
Lucas looked at her quizzically. “Come in, Amy. I’ll show you where everything is. My parents had the kitchen stocked up so you’ll have plenty of food. There’s fresh linen on the bed and clean towels. It’s a small place so I don’t think you’ll get lost. Please help yourself to anything in the house. It’s for guests, after all,” he spoke, but Amy was too busy oooing and awing over the quaintness of the place.
There was a vase with fresh flowers sitting on the small kitchen table. The bathroom had been stocked with a variety of soaps and lotions. There was a huge garden tub she couldn’t wait to dive into, and it even had a soft reading light next to it. She was already anticipating herself in there.
“I’ll get out of your way so you can relax,” Lucas said before quickly exiting. She wondered if she’d offended him by not telling him how amazing the place was. She pushed Lucas out of her mind as she began filling the tub with water and fragrance. The scent of the bubble bath was delicate and soothing. Her nerves began to calm.
Lucas stopped on the front porch and took a deep breath. If he hadn’t walked out just then he would’ve thrown her on the bed and made love to her until they were both incapable of walking. He wasn’t going to wait much longer. He needed to get her out of his system. He had to so his sanity could return to normal. If she hadn’t kept glancing at him with her own smoldering looks, then he may have been able to maintain a bit more control. Her face was an open book, which he was sure she didn’t like.
He walked back up to the big house to speak with his father. “Did you get Amy settled in?” Joseph asked.
“Yes Dad, she loves the place,” he answered, while striding over to the liquor cabinet. He poured himself a triple shot of bourbon and downed the glass in one gulp. He felt his nerves start to calm as the fire burned down his throat and made his eyes water. The pain of the drink was well worth it, though, if it could calm his frayed nerves.
Lucas didn’t see the knowing grin on Joseph’s face. The boy has it bad, Joseph thought. Things were working out far better than he’d even hoped. He’d figured it would take a little bit longer than a few months before he saw that look of misery on his son’s face. He had to turn away to hide his growing smile.
“Where did you find Ms. Harper, Dad?” Lucas asked.
“We had a job fair at her college a few months ago and I got her resume then. I did some research on her and knew she was perfect for the job. You know it takes someone special to work for the president of our company,” he answered.
“Yes, she’s working out much better than I thought she would. She’s a little mouthy, but I’m sure she’ll settle down the longer she’s there.”
The two of them chatted for an hour about the company and things going on in their lives.
“Oh son, Amy forgot to take these papers. Will you run them down to her before you head out for the night?” Joseph asked casually. He’d been hoping his son would’ve stayed longer with her in the first place. He may as well get them alone together, again.
“Sure, Dad, I’ll do it now. I’m getting tired, anyway. Tell mom I love her and I’ll see her tomorrow.” He gave his dad a quick hug before heading back toward the cottage.