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Chapter 28
Sunday night, Ava tossed and turned. She and Xander had a particularly hot make-out session, and though she used her vibrator, it didn’t satisfy what she needed. At 5:00 AM she got dressed for the gym. The weather was windy and temps in the single digits. She decided that the building gym was a better choice than going all the way to Sunset. She didn’t like the idea of leaving the gym in this cold while all hot and sweaty from a workout. It was a good way to get sick.
At this hour she was the only one in the gym. She had her choice of treadmills, and she took the one near the window. The streetlights illuminated the sidewalk outside, and she was able to watch the early morning flurries hit the pavement. It was hypnotic to watch as she ran. By the time she finished the flurries had stopped, but they left a light coating of white that told her it was a day to wear boots to work.
She went upstairs and quickly showered. The clothing she had laid out for today, she put back in the closet. If Xander didn't make love to her, she would torture him visually. She found the perfect short dress that showed cleavage. She had plenty of time to pin her hair up and expose her neck. She chose a pair of black heels and put them in a bag while slipping on her faux fur lined boots. A long black wool coat with a hood completed the ensemble.
She began the two block walk to the subway as the wind whipped around her and under the coat. Her backside and legs would be frozen by the time she got there. That was when she decided to hail a cab. This was not a day for a short dress, but she wore it for a purpose.
On eighteen, she went to her desk and pulled off her coat. Her nose was red, and her cheeks wind burned from the short walk into the building. It was before 7:30 and she checked her email while she removed her boots and slipped on her heels. Jacob again sent an email letting her know he would be late. She chuckled that it was becoming a habit for the new dad. He and Sandra needed to take Nicole for a check-up. He would be in after ten, and she was to work with Xander.
She set out to his office hoping he was already there. Her heart felt light as she saw that his door was open. He was sitting at his desk reading something on his laptop. He looked up, and his face brightened at the sight of her.
“Close the door behind you.”
She did as he asked and when she turned he was behind her pressing his body against her. He kissed her neck and moved his mouth to her shoulder pulling at the collar to suck on it.
“Is there a reason why you are dressed like that?”
“Like what?”
He slipped his hands around her waist.
“Are you trying to entice me?”
She pushed his hands away from her and slipped under his arm moving to the chair in front of his desk.
“I am merely dressing for the office. If you find this enticing, there is nothing I can do about it.”
He sat at his desk and gave her a steely look.
“Don’t try to tempt me; it won’t work.”
“I think it already has.”
He crossed his arms and looked at her. She looked away brushing an imaginary speck of dust off her dress and smiling widely.
Xander decided not to push the issue and started to discuss with her what documents he needed her to complete. She took notes, and as she went to open the door, Xander couldn’t help zeroing in on her beautiful ass. He felt himself start to get hard and averted his eyes.
Ava went down to her desk to start work. Samantha, who had just come in came over to her desk.
“I heard you’re working with Xander. How is that going?” Sam made sure to whisper so no one else could hear that was nearby.
“It’s going well. We are cordial to each other.” She didn’t like lying to her best friend, but it was important that their relationship remained secret.
“Are you sure you’re alright?”
“Sam, I’m okay.”
She wanted to tell her what she found out about Tim but if she did it would require her also to tell Sam that she was dating Xander again.
“If you need me, just let me know.” Her friend hugged her and then went back to work at her desk.
Ava picked up the folders and her laptop and went to the research room. There was no room to work at her desk. At ten, Jacob stopped by to let her know he was in the office and if she needed anything. She told him that she had gotten everything from Xander.
“Are things okay with him?”
“Why does everyone keep asking me that?”
