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After my call with Noah, I decided to take a bath. We aren’t leaving the apartment until 10:00 PM so I have time to luxuriate in the tub. I fill it with vanilla-scented beads and let the water get good and hot. I slip into the water and put my head back on the rim of the tub. The heat feels good and I love the smell of vanilla. A half-hour later, Lucian knocks on the door.
“Lexi, are you okay?”
“I’m taking a bath. I was in the mood.”
“Sorry, I didn’t mean to disturb you. I’m having leftover pizza. Do you want me to heat a slice for you?”
“Yes, please. I’ll be out in a few minutes.”
I quickly got out of the tub and dried herself, then put on Noah’s robe. If Lucian weren’t here, I would’ve put on my own, but the short pink satin barely covered my ass and was not appropriate. When I got out to the kitchen, Lucian had set a couple of places with paper plates.
“Do you want a glass of wine?” I asked.
“I’ll have a beer. Any Killian’s left?”
“Of course. I stocked the refrigerator yesterday.”
I handed Lucian a bottle after I popped the top and poured myself a glass of white wine. The buzzer went off on the oven, and I pulled the pan out while telling Lucian what Noah said.
“Do you think he’s jealous?”
“Lexi, what’s going on with you and JC?”
“Nothing. I work for him.”
“It’s so obvious he’s in love with you. I saw the way he looks at you.”
“Lucian, I don’t think so,” but I did. I know he has feelings for me, and it’s not good. I’m not sure I can continue to work for him. The sexual tension between us is very palpable. I try to ignore it but sometimes…
“I’ll be watching him tonight.”
“He’s harmless. He knows I love Noah. JC had his chance, and he blew it.”
“Can you help me with my hair?”
“Really?”
“It needs to be calmed down. I can’t wear this mop in the club.”
I run my fingers through his thick sandy-colored hair. It’s the same color that Noah has though he wears is cut shorter and neatly combed.
“I think a bit of gel will help tame this. Come to my bathroom.”
It took me fifteen minutes, but I managed to get his hair to wear perfectly. He’s adorable, and I’m sure he’ll be getting female attention all night. It’s close to nine and I want to get dressed. I push Lucian out of my bedroom and close the door so I can find something to wear.
I don’t have a ton to choose. Most of my clothing is for business but I do have several dresses for going out. I find two short dresses, one black that’s open to my lower back and one strapless burgundy dress. I keep comparing them and finally decide on the black one. I’m feeling sexy tonight and select a black lace thong. Because of the open back, I opt for no bra. I can get away with it.
I dress, and when I come out to the living room, Lucian is waiting for me. He’s wearing a pair of black jeans and a button-down gray dress shirt. He looks handsome and whistles when he sees me.
“You look great.”
“So, do you.”
I put on a pair of four-inch heels I brought out from my closet and a small purse I can wear on my wrist. I’m ready to go. My phone rings and I don’t recognize the number, but I answer just in case it’s Noah. It’s not; it’s Megan. I forgot to add her to my contacts. She’s meeting us at the club and I’m glad to have another woman along.
The club has a long line when we arrive. I’m not looking forward to waiting for what seems like at least two hours. I text Hunter, and a reply text tells me to come to the door. The bouncer lets us right in which draws protest from the people behind the rope.
Hunter is waiting just inside the door to take us to the table that he reserved. I wonder how he got us in and booked a table with such short notice. I don’t care; I’m just happy to be out for the night. I was beginning to feel housebound night after night.
