More Than Desire

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ments. The guy was a machine! In less than a week, I had managed to bring in a super important account for the company. Susan was right. Abby too. If

oom. I said no problem. Five minutes later he came out wrapped in a towel and

h yesterday, Mr. Blue

alls: How

rest of the night, when he first texted me and we chatted, but no

gry and the pizza deliver

ock. I rolled my eyes and my stomach grumbled hungrily.

thinking of you hungry ma

hat as if he were right next to m

ed me and pay fo

eally bad, you know? I don't know yo

blacked out. The notebook's "delete" key sank and the words disappeared from the chat

ls: What do

do I

I was interrupted. The front door opened and I widened my eyes and closed the notebook with a lo

d, carrying

wn apartment. I frowned and shrugged. “I wanted to surprise you. The sad voic

kind of nice to me today… he seemed to be in a good mood.” I stood up and looked

wled. L

nt and surprise you. I didn't think I'd be home so soon. — I headed for t

where Madeleine, our aunt, is. I asked him not to talk to Abby about her,

t wrapped around her body. I

ell me you're all dressed up to come see me,

flat, she looked up and I noticed tears welling up. Deep down, we were identical. Abby Hamilton only came to me when she was at rock bottom. If she was the sensible one, I should be the expert on love problems. In my entire life, I've only dated three gu

floor, walked around the table, an

She burst into tears. Abby hugged me

ike is che

ng her back. Tears wet my shoulder, where I was crying. I took her to the couch a

o… it doesn't touch me anymore. His eyes searched mine, I noticed an er

the wedding, she quit her job to take care of Maryah and when I asked if she needed help, she ran away, saying she could handle it. I was afraid she would lose the spontaneity she always boasted about. Not tha

ere. Regardless of what happens. — Guaranteed. For the first

placing her hand on my knee an

boss made him cover a shift. The other nurse resigned. What made me furious was that he di

, as if that would assuage the truth. I wondered, every time I saw her, if the smile she wore was fake or forced. The truth? Carrying a burden greater than was bearable was a condemnation. It had been five

to resolve, after all you've already settled down with each other. It's okay to forget about the excitement of love, but it's not justifiabl

sm

ggled inside and used to spend the night reading by the light of flashlights and stars. It was the only time not haunted by complications. The separation of Dad and Mom, the accident that kil

I told them how the neighbor had a wonderful ass. She laughed. After we were done, the nanny called her and Abby

ls: Are you

d and r

ter appeared.

d almost

Balls:

hank

l pillows for my collection—my biggest secret since high school. He was surprised when I revealed that he collected

s: I think I'

h

ng a girl I don't even k

ed mali

n't seen an

alls: Can'

*

l got me. By eight o'clock, he was at Shaffer & Sheppard, humming Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You." As I sat down at my desk, I took off my headphones and looked up to see if Chase h

ercom rang.

Ward?

to m

red me in. He wore a dark blue suit, which somehow accentuated his gray eyes. The usual sullen look took over his face, and walking closer, I notic

f papers lying on his desk. Some scribbles took the form of drawings, logo idea

odd

nd keep your

iatto,

leave, and t

? - A paus

magic word. I smiled and almost skipped down the ha

hen I got off the elevator and went to Mr. Ward, I ran into him. Just as he was about to enter, he opened the door, and we collided. The coffee

as tough. "Don't you look where you'

I followed Chase, apologizing nonstop. He took off his jacket and white shirt, and I had a

what

ed the irritat

rned

lau

he bump into me so he could see me

plied more t

handed me my jacket and

sculpted chest, ripped abs and… oh my God… he looked so sexy without

acket and sh

rry up,” he demanded and pointed the cup in m

a few time

n! - He

I saw some washing machines lined up and headed there. I opened one and some time later I ran to Starbucks. I ordered another coffee. I was taken care of. I got t

parading through the streets of

e'd done all this work for no

*

rds when I told her that Chase Ward had taken off his suit in front of me, and I could appreciate the monument beneath the elegant gown. He was truly a delight. Along the way, I remembered Chase opening each b

er, saying it was the best option. She went ahead and I followed. I pulled out a heavy w

as all going to happen. Susan told me everything I needed to know about Chase Ward and his temper. She told me he was youn

ver and he came over,

o and she ordered

t sad for her, because she gave up so much to give herself to him.

at me, bringing he

bow on the table and played with her fork in the air. “She lived with me for a few weeks before I found out she was pregnant. I widened my eyes and r

mil

when she moved in with Mike. I wonder what would have h

red at me. I ate a spoonful and continued: — although

ed up pulling the wallet out of my pocket, but instead of the money, I gave the wallet itself. An hour later, desperate—because I thought I'd lost my wallet—he knocked on my door with a kind smile on his face and the leopard-print wallet in his hand. I thanked him. Two months later, I found myself in love

lap. I laughed. “I know some guys who'd love to help you with that. They're k

lking to a guy," I said.

exy

odd

shower at my place, because his shower broke. I raised an eyeb

unning a hand through her brown hair, brushing

a sip o

at, anonymous. He's perverted. — I bit my lower lip and shook the w

nd? She raised an

e vibrator I use is powerful enough to make me…satisfy me.

y G

to know more about me, but he asked me to remain

llin, my boyfriend/bed friend at a party. Mayb

tired of waiting for the perfect guy to show up. Why does it have to be so diffic

er 100% the way you imagine

gre

until I saw Chase? I drew my eyebrows together and practically stood up. Chase! He was there! And wearing another suit! He passed on the other side of the room, and

got in

Ch

Wh

ection, but I quickly pulled

the restaurant. Let's get

r. She put him on her lap and he clung to her clothes. When she let go of him for a few seconds, he whimpered. I recognized the li

m, and walked ov

hey are cute and purr, but als

d, reaching out and pickin

Me

. Perched there, Susan and Abby smiled, amused. I tried to ge

ou," Abby said. 'Yo

to my blazer an

us

a bone-shaped rug. The needy dog ​​jumped into her lap, an

me can

ac

ad

o

my mind

as

mug. Stupi

uti

the kitten

Ch

r brows arched. I shrugged and finally t

personality.

*

t like Chase's taste, and I wasn't surprised. I had to tell the doorman that I was his girlfriend and that I wanted to surpris

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ing to Chase Ward once more. What will