Page 96 of Fear of Love
“Yes, ma’am. I’ll see you later.” Looking lighter than she did earlier, Josie stood up and left my office with a wave over her shoulder.
I sat back in my chair as I rubbed my aching chest with my hand. I hated that Josie was worrying about her wedding. I knew Wyatt would never leave her at the altar. The guy barely left her side as it was.
Everything she said stirred up memories I tried leaving behind. Ones I spent the last six years pushing down, hoping they’d eventually fade. Josie had no idea she stirred something so raw deep down inside of me.
Not wanting to dwell on it, I gave myself a moment to breathe. Once the tightness in my chest began to ease, I picked up my phone and dove back into work.
“Yes, that would be amazing.”I gave a nod to the woman on my computer screen. I had to fight to keep my expression neutral. Somehow, I managed a smile that didn’t scream,I’m freaking the fuck out.
“We’re looking forward to putting the magazine in our stores.”She smiled at me in return through our video call.
“Sounds great. I’ll talk to you soon.”
As soon as the video call disconnected, I leaned back in my chair, the grin I held back growing until I felt like it would split my face. We just landed another huge store chain that wanted to carryFusion Weekly.
Unable to help myself, I wiggled in my chair, almost giddy. This was the third store I made a deal with in the last month. The fact they were payingusto give them issues and then percentages of sales on top of that. I couldn’t even begin to imagine how much money that would mean for the company. I would finally be able to give everyone raises and hire more employees. Which would be much needed since we now had two issues to publish each month.
“I take it it’s been a good day?” A familiar voice suddenly said from my doorway. I lifted my head and grinned when I saw it was Landon.
“Very good day.” I turned my chair around to look him over as he leaned against the door frame. I didn’t know he was going to drop by. The sight of him made my heart race. “What are you doing here?”
“Thought I’d see if you wanted to get something to eat.” There was a hint of hesitancy in his voice as he spoke. Like he was worried about my reaction.
“Like a… date?”
He was quiet for a moment before he nodded.
“Yes, a date.” Landon looked at me as if he was prepared for me to say no. If he had asked me a few months ago, I would have. But now… now things were different. After having a good day, all I wanted to do was tell Landon about it.
“I’d love to.” The smile that graced his face at my words made my own lips stretch. He really was beautiful when he smiled. “Just let me close this down.”
“No rush.”
As I saved my work and turned off my computer, I felt Landon’s eyes on me the whole time. He stayed leaning against the doorframe, looking every bit a girl’s fantasy as his large frame claimed the space.
With my phone and purse in hand, I pushed away from my desk. As soon as I was in front of Landon, he reached out. One hand grabbed my hip to pull me close, and the other pinched my chin as he placed a kiss on my lips. I sighed against him, soaking in the feel of his lips against mine.
“How’s the hand?” he asked. I felt a bit dazed—a common side effect from Landon Boone’s kisses. It took me a second to answer.
“It’s okay. Kinda hurts.” Which wasn’t a lie. I was trying not to take too many pain pills throughout the day. They made my head feel weird, and the last thing I wanted was brain fog at work.
“Have you taken your pills today?”
“Not yet.” The disappointed look on his face made me laugh under my breath. “I will when we eat.” Landon made it his job to constantly ask if I took my medicine which was insanely cute.
“I’m going to have to call you every few hours to make sure you take them, aren’t I?”
“Who says I’d listen?” I retorted.
“Oh, you will.” I smirked at the glint in his eyes. “Ready to go?”
“Yeah.”
Moving to the side, Landon placed his hand on my lower back as I led us through the empty office. It was five o’clock, so everyone had already left to go home.
“So, where are we going?” I asked after he helped me into his truck and pulled away from the curb.
“It’s a surprise.”
