Page 25 of Harmonizing Hearts

“Absolutely, but not today.” She peers at her watch, “You have a meeting in twenty with a new singer.”

I cock a brow at her, “You’re kidding.”

She shakes her head, “Luke is waiting for you.”

“Jesus Christ, Angel, I’m not prepared for it. I shouldn’t be at work either.” I whine while switching off my laptop.

“It’s just a meet up, collect some info and that’s it.” Her amused voice makes me peer at her. The hell is that? “Come on sweets, you’ll be late.”

Taking my bag, Angel drags out the office and almost kicks me out. She’s up for something. Not sure what but when she plays mysterious it drives me insane. Luke and another guy wait for me in the hall and walks me to the car.

The ride toward the coast is silent and thoughts swarm back. Jax recorded the interview days before my arrival from Italy. He’s getting out of a comfort zone and he does it for me. Not a relationship kind of guy? The sweet part of him is amazing. I smile while taking out my cell phone and typing a text to him.

Me: I miss you.

Jax: Me too, baby, can’t wait to see you.

Me: Last meeting and I should be home in two hours.

Jax: Have you thought about it?

Me: Maybe.

Jax: Care to share?

Me: Not yet.

Jax: You little tease! It’s not a no though.

When Luke pulls overin front of a gate my eyes snaps at him. “Where are we?”

He kills the engine, gets out of the car and opens my car door, “I’ve been told to bring you here, and…” He shows me a blindfold.

I take a step back. “No freaking way, Luke.”

“I’ll be here, Em, come on time is ticking.” He motions me to turn around.

My senses are on high alert. I’ve been blindfolded before but I knew what was waiting for me. Now though, I’m scared.

The noise of the gate opening makes me jump, and I cling to Luke’s arm. I hear him chuckle and I playfully slap his arm. “Three little steps,” he instructs.

My heels tick on the floor and we step in. Luke moves away and Jax cologne tickles my nostrils right away. My heart hammers in my chest, the anticipation building up. What is he up to? “Can I take it off?” I ask but no one replies. My voice echoes around me. “Come on, Jax, I know you’re here.”

“You’re irresistible,” his voice behind me makes me spin around. “But no, you can’t take it off, not yet.”

“Why?” My voice is barely a whisper.

“I want you to imagine something for me.” He spins me around, my back against his chest. I’m feeling hot already as he kisses me over the vein on my neck, “You’re my life Em.”

I lick my lips and relax, lulled by his voice.

“Here is where I want to watch movies, kiss you, fuck you senseless and enjoy our life.”

His words reach my core right away. “Babe…”

“This will be our home, the one I want to build with you.” He kisses my neck again, “Where I want to grow old with you.”

Breathing seems difficult, I try to talk but no words come out.

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