Page 121 of A New Dawn

He’s a dream come true. I’m actually looking forward to discovering some of his flaws; nobody can be that perfect. Having said that, he seems perfect for me.

After having talked with Rhia for hours about both men, I’m glad I decided to give my relationship with Ade a red-hot go. I love him. He could be it for me.

Since Saturday night, when I told him I’m all in, there’s such ease between us. Everything just flows. It’s like we’ve been together forever, despite everything being so new.

Rhia has been on several shopping trips to stock up my wardrobe with sexy outfits and lingerie. Good thing we’re the same size and she knows what I like. And, of course, she found the right heels to go with every dress.

To be careful, she’ll be carrying extra baggage back to Ireland, so it doesn’t look like she was shopping for me.

Though, I growled at her for how much money she was spending on me, I am very grateful. I needed a few nice outfits, but the thought of going shopping turns my stomach. Plus, I don’t have access to my money at home and haven’t been paid here yet. Not that it would be much anyway, given it’s been only a little over a week since I officially started working for Freemont Security.

I can’t wait to see Aiden’s face when he sees me in my new lingerie. Some are a lot more daring than what I would pick. It’s Rhia’s not-so-subtle way of pushing my comfort zone—something she still goes on about. Some things never change—I’m glad about it.

I haven’t told Aiden about my new sexywear yet, wanting to keep it a surprise for when he’s back. Though, I hinted he’ll have something nice to unwrap when he returns. I haven’t forgotten him saying he’ll reward himself for making it through our first forced separation by having me strip slowly—I can’t wait.

The sexual tension has been building between us on the phone every night. And every night I go to sleep with images of his sinful body and cheeky smile in my head, waking up slick and aching for him. My hand snakes between my legs more than once to give myself some relief.

It quenches a few flames but doesn’t put out the fire.

Chapter Thirty

Ella

It’sThursday.Finally!

I’m on a jittery high since this morning. Aiden’s plane is going to land in six hours. I wanted to pick him up at the airport, but both Ade and Lex shot down that plan… too many CCTV cameras. Not worth taking the risk, especially with Rhia still here. So I’ll be waiting in my apartment for him.

Rhia and Lex will go out for an early dinner to give us some alone time but will return around eight o’clock with dessert because Rhia is beyond excited to meet Aiden.

My workday wears on, and I find myself watching the clock. Why isn’t it moving faster?

After my shooting training in the afternoon—and yes, I dislike it as much as I thought I would—I rush to my apartment to shower, shave my legs, and blow dry my hair.

Afterward, I put on the baby-blue lingerie that matches my eyes; Rhia did good finding this for me. Even I have to admit, I look sinful.

I could just greet him like this, couldn’t I? I won’t be wearing the soft-blue wrap dress I picked out for long anyway. There’s so much pent-up sexual energy between Aiden and me, the moment the door opens, clothes will be flying.

Still, I pull on the dress and slip my feet into the matching heels. Happy with my outfit, I apply my makeup. We’re not going anywhere tonight. So there’s no need to be Riley. I want to be me. So I forgothe Riley lookin favor of what I usually do; a little eye makeup to make them pop and highlight their color, blush, and lipstick.

Except for my hair, I look and feel utterly like myself.

A knock on my apartment door has my heart galloping in my chest.

He’s here. He’s here. He’s here.

With a face-splitting grin, I bounce to the door and, taking a deep breath in, pull it open.

There he stands in all his masculine glory.Aiden. My mouth goes dry as I take in my boyfriend from head to toe. And yes, I’m still giddy calling him that.

He’s wearing dark blue jeans, a cream long sleeve polo shirt, a dark-brown leather jacket, and his trademark cheeky grin.

Jeez! Lord have mercy!

My panties are rapidly dampening, and that’s just from looking at him. My head spins for a few seconds. Shit, why do I always feel like fainting in these situations?

Ade’s fiery gaze is riveted on my eyes before he lets it wander oh so slowly down my body, setting every inch of me on fire.

Holy shit! That’s hot. I’m already overheating!

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