I’ve been dying to see the rest of you. Please say yes.”
Emily didn’t say anything, she kept telling herself over and over that she needed to get over Eric and start her relationship with Alex and this was step one. She had never shown her body to anyone else. Her eyes locked with his as she lifted her camisole over her head. She kept her eyes locked with his as she stepped out her of bottoms.
Alex took a deep breath and just admired her. “You. Are. Beautiful.”
She blushed as she moved closer to him. His lips took hers in one deep, passionate kiss. She moved her hands over his chest and lowered them around his pj bottoms. She felt his breathing quicken as she deepened the kiss. When he pulled away, she could see the passion burning in his eyes. He removed his remaining clothes and pulled her into the shower. He braced his hands on the shower wall above her and leaned into her, “You are breathtaking. Don’t let anyone ever tell you differently.”
After the shower, Alex tried to get Emily dressed into her shorts and t-shirt but she wasn’t getting much accomplished and kicked him out of the room for the moment. She smiled as she realized how much she already loved being with him. He didn’t pressure her when she wasn’t ready to take the big step but instead made sure they both had a great time getting to know each other.
Emily smiled as she finished up and headed downstairs to find Alex. He was in the kitchen with Mrs. Bennett.
“Good Morning, Emily.” She said to Emily as she walked around the counter and looked like she was gathering her personal items.
“Good Morning, Mrs. Bennett. How are you?”
She smiled. “I’m doing just fine, Honey. Did you have a comfortable night?”
Emily glanced at Alex and smiled. “Yes, Alex is quite the host and gentleman.”
She smiled. “I’m very happy to hear that. Good to know that we raised him correctly. Well, Alex has given me the day off since you want to take control of tonight’s menu.”
Emily frowned. “I hope you don’t mind.”
Mrs. Bennett beamed from ear to ear. “Are you kidding me? It’s a chance to spend the day with my grandkids. I don’t mind at all. Have fun tonight and feel free to use anything in the kitchen.”
“Thank you so much,” Emily said as she walked over to Alex.
As she left, Emily reached for the pad of paper sitting on the counter. She quickly started to jot down some grocery items. “When did you want to go?” She asked Alex as he started drinking his coffee.
He shrugged. “Whenever you want, what did you want to do today?”
Just as she was about to answer him, his cell phone rang. “Hello?”
Emily watched as he paced around the kitchen and she quickly realized that he was speaking with Sue, his assistant.
“Are you sure about that? Yeah, I will be there as soon as I can, ok? No, there is no reason to be sorry. I just had hoped to have taken the weekend off.” He closed his phone and turned towards Emily.
She tried to crack a smile. “I assume you have to go to work?”
He nodded as he walked over to her. “I’m so sorry, Emily. There is a problem with the paperwork for the next exhibit and if I don’t sign off on the orders and affidavits, they won’t release the pieces of art to us.”
Emily nodded. “Do you think you could take me home?”
“You want to go home?” He looked suddenly worried.
Emily smiled and kissed him lightly. “Just while you are gone; I can grab my car, do my grocery shopping and then meet you back here.”
Alex smiled and clearly relaxed. “Sure, I would be more than happy to do that. Let me give you some cash for the groceries though.”
Emily frowned again. “You really don’t need to do that.”
Alex rolled his eyes at her. “Just take it, please.” He handed her the money and they grabbed the rest of their stuff and headed out. As they drove back to her house they talked about his job. “I’m sorry about this, Emily.”
“Don’t be, your job is