Page 12 of For the Love of Lily

“You look unbelievable.” His voice vibrated into my ear as he turned my face to his and kissed me with a slight roughness.

“Nice to see you too,” I smiled as I admired his own tight jeans and shirt. “Normal people say hi.”

“Normal people aren’t thinking what I’m thinking right now.” He took hold of my hand with a grin as we headed out of the station together.

“Lily, no pressure, I just want to check if you wanted me to stay over tonight?”

My stomach did a complete flip over. “I would love you to stay over.”

“You still aren’t getting your wicked way with me, don’t get too excited.” He lifted my hand to his mouth and kissed it.

We ambled towards Cassie’s house, happy to be together. As we approached the fancier part of town, Zack began to pay attention to the neighbourhood.

“We call her house the mini mansion, it’s gorgeous.” I explained.

“What does her husband do again?”

“Guy? I don’t understand it, something to do with importing produce, sounds boring. He doesn’t bother trying to tell me anymore. Luke would know,” I explained.

“Be amazing to have a place like this.”

“Well, Guy is five years older than us, so maybe you’ll have one in five years.” I squeezed his hand.

“Only want one if I have my perfect girl in it too.”

“What’s she like then?” I asked, enjoying our little game.

“To be honest, she has an incredible arse, and that distracts me so much I couldn’t tell you the rest.” He slid his hand behind me and squeezed my bottom with a firm touch.

I rolled my shoulders in a circle, aiming to ease the tension. “And there I was thinking you were a gentleman, Zachary.”

His mouth lifted up at one side in a sexy smirk. “I think you know that you’re my perfect girl, Lily.”

My heart fluttered in excited ripples as we stopped outside a large, immaculate, beautiful home. “Here we are. Mini mansion.”

Cassie opened the door; her grin reached from ear to ear. I hadn’t even had chance to knock. Her eyes locked on the bare skin within my top. “Jesus, Lily, I’m going to have to warn Guy!”

“Cassie, Zack. Zack, Cassie.” I shot her a warning glare.

Before the poor man knew what was happening, she had pulled him into a tight hug. “It’s so good to meet you in person. Come in. What do you want to drink?”

Seated around a beautiful glass dining table on tall chairs we ate succulent roast duck, courtesy of Guy. Cassie had ordered in loads of different wine, wanting to make everyone feel at home.

Zack cleared his throat. “Cassie, I should thank you for introducing us. As random internet propositions go, it’s pretty good.”

“I plan to open my matchmaking service next year.” She took a theatrical bow.

“I think you should quit while you’re ahead.” Guy smiled at her, full of adoration. They were such a loved-up couple.

“What is it you do, Guy? Lily mentioned imports?”

Cassie rolled her eyes and motioned for me to follow her as the two of them began to discuss work.

“Did you spray those jeans on, Lily? Surprised you could eat in them!” she teased.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about! So, you like Zack?”

“He’s gorgeous! I love him. In fact, I found him, so I’m going to keep him. I’m due a trade-up.”

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