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He raised his voice. “It would also mean that our time together would be limited. You won’t have time for me even if you spent half a week here and half a week there. You’re busy enough with your job here. This is ridiculous.”
I focused on his narrowed eyes. “Why are you getting angry? I’m just telling you what Hassan asked. There is nothing completed yet.”
“And what happens when there is?”
“I don’t have to do it.”
He got out of bed and began to get dressed. “But you will. I know you.”
“Where are you going?”
“I need some space. I’m going home.”
“What if I don’t want you to go home? I sleep better with you here.”
“Get used to sleeping in bed alone if you take this job.”
I pushed the sheet off me and slung my legs over the mattress. “There is no job. Not yet.”
He yanked his shirt on so violently that I heard the hem rip. “Fuck!” he screamed before he walked out the bedroom door. I debated going after him, but I knew it was better to let him cool off.
Chapter 10
Four days since I heard from Austin and I’ve been in a foul mood. Besides that, I have an industry dinner coming up on Saturday, which is tomorrow. Austin promised he would attend with me. I’m not sure if I want to go alone. I bought a strapless shimmery silver dress which fit my curves perfectly and a matching wrap.
I called his cell and waited for it to go to voicemail the way the last eight calls I’d left did. I took a deep breath as it rang.
Austin’s voice was ragged. “Sammy.”
His voice curled around me like smoke. I missed him so much.
“Please don’t hang up.”
“I’m finished being angry at you.”
I breathed a sigh of relief and almost felt like bursting into tears. I could barely speak. “I’m sorry. I’m miserable without you.”
His voice evened out. “That’s two of us. Come over when you leave work.”
“Are you escorting me tomorrow?”
“I have my tux all ready.”
I felt fresh tears sting my eyes. “I’m sorry.”
“Stop apologizing. We can talk when you get here.”
“Thank you.”
“For what?”
“Forgiving me.”
“We’ll discuss it when you get here. Leave work at five.”
It was nearly four-thirty now, and I had nothing left to do for the day.
“I’m done. I can leave now.”
