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They broke up a fucking month ago!Argh!
Not that it changed anything.
With a groan, I rolled off the bed.
I began sorting the mess of clothes on the floor. My luggage stood ready by the door, but the bedroom looked like a tornado had been through it. My poor housekeeper shouldn’t have to pick up dirty socks and cum-stained underwear.
My phone rang just as I was about to step into the shower. I winced when I saw the caller ID.
With a sigh, I answered the call. “Morning, Gary. I have a train to catch. What do you need?”
“I’m good, thank you for asking. I got worried when you canceled on me so abruptly yesterday.”
I canceled on Gary because… Jamie was single. Which didn’t make any sense! Just because he was suddenly free didn’t mean he would ever consider dating his own damned boss.
I’d spent months,years, lusting after my much younger assistant. When he’d gotten engaged, I decided enough was enough. I’d actively worked on erasing him from my system. Gary had been a part of the plan—as my casual, willing fuck buddy. And just when Jamie brazenly mentioned his breakup, Gary decided to get clingy.
I dragged my hand down my face. “Gary…”
“You’re going to burn out, Morton. You need someone to take care of you.”
Jamie takes care of me. “I’m in a hurry this morning.”
“How long will you be gone?” The needy whine in Gary’s tone was more annoying than ever.
I stretched my back and eyed the vanity. I’d forgotten to pack my toiletries. “Two weeks,” I mumbled.
I began throwing random things into a bag. Toothbrush and toothpaste. Anything else was a bonus, right?
“I’m going to miss you.”
Razor. Comb. Shaving cream. “I’m sure you’ll find a pleasant distraction.”
“I will.” His voice held a challenge. “Alain has been chasing me to go out with him again. He’s back in town.”
Was Gary trying to make me jealous?
“I hope you’ll have fun.”
“Morton, I’m not enjoying our casual arrangement as much as I thought I would.”
Not now, dammit!I’d just told him I was in a hurry, and he wanted to discuss our relationship.
“Well. I’m sorry to hear that. Take these weeks to think it through, and we’ll talk when I get back.”
“We’re good together, Morton. The sex is amazing, and we’re compatible in other ways as well. In the beginning, I enjoyed the freedom you gave me, but lately, I realized I only fucked around to make you jealous.”
Shit.
“And I know you haven’t touched anyone but me for months,” he added. “Why is that, hm?”
Because I don’t have the time to date! And now Jamie…
“Gary, please, not now.”
“You don’t have to worry about our schedules because I’m willing to compromise. You’re worth it for me.”
“I have twenty minutes to leave the house. Can we do this when I get back?”
