Total pages in book: 7
Estimated words: 5971 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 30(@200wpm)___ 24(@250wpm)___ 20(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 5971 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 30(@200wpm)___ 24(@250wpm)___ 20(@300wpm)
He nods approvingly as he takes his hand away. “I’ll meet you downstairs, sweetheart.”
He turns to leave and then stops suddenly when he remembers something. “Before I forget, I’ve got a business meeting tonight, but I’ll be back in time to tuck you into bed.”
I’m already pouting before he’s finished talking, and I cross my arms over my chest. “You promised we would watch a movie tonight.”
“I know, but this meeting is really important. It would mean that I get to spend all my time with you and not just when I’m not working.”
“But it’s not fair. You promised me first.” I know I’m being a brat, but I don’t care. It’s his fault I’m spoiled.
“How about some extra allowance so you can buy yourself something pretty to wear tonight for when I tuck you in?”
“Maybe.” I don’t look at him as I answer.
“Come here.” He’s already taking out his wallet and counting out cash. “Will this make it better?”
“I guess.” I take the money and shrug, still not looking at him.
“Hey, who's my sweetheart?” He holds my chin and forces me to look at him.
“I am.” I don’t want to give in, but it seems I don’t have a choice. What I can do is make him regret his choice. Unfolding my arms, I reach for the front of my bra and play with the edge of the cups. “Maybe I could come to dinner?”
His eyes go right to where I’m touching as I pull the material down enough to show off the edge of my nipples.
Just then his phone begins to ring, and he drops his hand away. “Hurry up or you’ll be late to school.”
He doesn’t look back as he grabs his phone and begins talking in it and then leaves my room. I’m mad and hurt that he’s changed plans, and I’m going to make sure he regrets it.
Chapter 2
JAY
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Dinner ran long, and I didn’t get the result I wanted. The business deal is with a friend named Anthony, who wants to buy out some of my company. It’s an arm of the company I’m ready to let go because not only is it too much work but the money would be enough that I don’t have to ever work again.
Hannah was upset I canceled our movie night, but I’m trying to make it to where I never have to cancel again. I could see the hurt in her eyes, and I’m hoping I’ll be back in time to make it up to her.
The problem is going to be telling her that Anthony is coming over for dinner tomorrow night when we usually have our pool time. On Friday nights, we have dinner on the patio and take a swim together. It’s our chance to play and be silly, but also for us to cuddle in the water. It’s one of the nights I look forward to the most, and I know she’s going to be mad that I’m canceling it for work.
If I can get Anthony on board, then we can have pool nights every night of the week. Somehow, I’ll have to get my sweetheart to hear me out while I do everything I can to close this deal.
The house is dark, and when I climb the stairs, I don’t see her light on in her room. She must have gone straight to bed because she’s mad at me. I sigh as I push open the door and walk through the dark to her bed.
I’ve done this so many times I don’t need to see to know exactly how many steps it takes me to get to her. When I’m next to the bed, I push the covers back and then begin to strip off. When I’m down to just my boxers, I get under the cool sheets and reach for her.
“Come here, sweetheart,” I say as I wrap my arm around her waist.
“No,” she says firmly, and I feel her stiffen.
“No?” I sit up a little, shocked by her refusal. She never tells me no.
“I don’t want you to tell me good night.” My hand brushes over her side, and it feels like she’s wearing a sweatsuit.
“Hannah, don’t be like that.” Since we’re both awake, I turn on her bedside lamp.
The room is bathed in a soft glow, and she turns over to face me. She’s got the most adorable scowl on her face, and I see she’s wearing a unicorn onesie. I can’t help but smile at how adorable she looks, and as I do, her scowl deepens.
“Is this what you picked out for me?” I tease as I run my big palm down her rainbow-colored fur.
“Yes.” She raises her chin defiantly, and I scoot closer.
“Then maybe you did want me to come tell you good night.” She looks up at me through her lashes as she bites her full lip.