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Chapter Two
Mr. Briggs
“Mine.” It slips out before I can stop myself. She looks at me strangely, no doubt trying to back away. “Your name means mine.”
“Yes. I know that.” Her body is drenched… her clothes clinging to every curve of her body, making me insanely curious about what’s underneath.
“You work at my office?” She lowers her head and pulls some of her hair over her shoulder as is she’s embarrassed that I’m bringing it up.
“Yes, but only for a few days. I really can’t be late again, so I should go.” How precious. She actually thinks I’m going to let her get away from me that quickly.
“You do realize I own the company we’re talking about. There’s no such thing as being late when you arrive on my arm.” Her entire body freezes, her eyes shooting to mine as she takes in what I’m saying.
“Uhhh no thank you. I’ll be just fine. I don’t want special treatment.” She has no idea what she’s trying to say no to.
“How do you know you don’t want something you’ve never experienced?” She’s now standing against the building; her umbrella keeping both of our faces out of the rain. Her eyes prove to me that she’s scared. She can’t look directly at me… I must be intimidating her.
“Thank you, Mr. Briggs for the offer, but I’ll be just fine without your help.” I move closer, making sure to stand in her space while I draw my finger over her jawline until she’s looking at me. Her eyes are hazel… changing color as she tries to comprehend what’s going on. She’s frustrated… realizing she’s being hunted, like an innocent victim frantically searching for a plan to escape being captured. She has no idea I’ve already won. I get everything I want; she’ll be no different.
She reaches down and slides off her heels; water droplets sliding over her smooth skin consuming my attention as I imagine my tongue making the same path.
I’m distracted with how gorgeous she is which slows me down when she moves again; this time I don’t take the few steps forward to move with her. “I’ll be fine… thanks again.” She waves just before she begins to hurry back down the sidewalk, her black heels dangling from one of her hands. Her soaking wet hair makes me want to see what she looks like in the shower… with the long strands hiding her naked back. I can almost imagine it now.
I resist the urge to follow her, knowing I’ll be seeing her again very soon. I’ll make sure of it.
Once she’s disappeared from my view, I turn around to see Greg standing outside the Escalade, waiting for a command from me. He’s my assistant, but he’s never had to deal with any women while working for me. I usually keep that part of my life separate from the office and anyone who works there.
I choose not to have a personal driver during the day, even though it would be much easier. It’s getting more difficult to multi-task and I’ll soon have to give in and hire one around the clock. Today is a perfect example of how I can’t drive and close a deal when there’s a sexy distraction standing on the corner.
“Where would you like me to take you, Mr. Briggs?”
“To the office… and please find out what department she works in and bring her to my office. She said her name is Mia.”
“Yes, Mr. Briggs.” I ignore the smirk on Greg’s face. He sees through my attempt at professionalism, knowing my intentions are more than business, but today I don’t care. Today, I’m going to finally speak to the woman who has been torturing my thoughts for weeks.
