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Author: Leighann Dobbs
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when he kissed her on the lips, she kissed him back. He let his lips linger for a while, then pulled back, tracing his finger down her cheek. “I’ll see you later tonight, right?”
Holly felt a familiar warm glow starting in her center. “Of course.” Her voice sounded a little breathless, but then Nick’s kisses always made her sound that way.
Holly leaned back and watched him walk away, marveling at how funny life was. Nine months ago, Stan’s leaving had turned her world upside down. She had been hurt, scared, and miserable, thinking she’d never be happy again. But what she had considered to be the worst thing to ever happen to her had actually turned out to be the best. It had given her the opportunity to have a second chance at happiness, and in the process she’d gained a new career, an education, and, most importantly ... love.
The End.
Passionate Vengeance
Leighann Dobbs
This is a work of fiction. None of it is real.
All names, places, and events are products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to real names, places, or events are purely coincidental, and should not be construed as being real.
Passionate Vengeance
Copyright © 2012 Leighann Dobbs
All Rights Reserved.
No part of this work may be used or reproduced in any manner, except as allowable under "fair use," without the express written permission of the author.
Chapter One
Ayla swore under her breath as the heavy books clattered to the floor. Her mother always said she tried to do too much at once and something like this was usually the result. She bent down to retrieve them, her skirt riding up a little too high.
"Let me help you with those."
Ayla whirled around at the sound of the voice. Standing behind her was Seamus McDonough, the CEO and owner of the company she was currently working for. He was tall and, some might say, handsome. Dressed in a black turtleneck and black jeans, he was a powerful man both physically and professionally.
Ayla glanced up at him and for a quick second her eyes narrowed in distaste, but she quickly covered that with a broad smile.
"Th-thanks Mr. McDonough."
"Oh, Please, just call me Seamus. We're not very formal here."
He extended his hand out and Ayla had no choice but to offer hers in return. His handshake was firm and warm. Their eyes met and Ayla felt a warm tingle of electricity shoot through her.
"Ayla Bannerman."
Ayla noticed Seamus eyes glance towards her exposed thigh as he bent to help her retrieve the books. Nervously, she pulled on the hem of her skirt. She didn't need the likes of Seamus McDonough looking at her legs or any other part of her for that matter.
"I see you have the System's Database Manuals here, that's quite a bit of reading."
At first Ayla thought Seamus might be saying that with suspicion but a quick glance at him told her that he was merely trying to be conversational.
"Yes, I've just started in the IT department and I thought it would be a good idea to familiarize myself with the internals of the software and databases here at McDonough International."
"That's wonderful. I like seeing people take an interest in their job and the company." Seamus handed her the books and stood. "I hope you will feel free to call on me if you need anything - anything at all."
His smile seemed genuine and Ayla was put off by his kindness. This was not what she had expected at all and it put her at a loss for words.
"Well, it was a pleasure meeting you Ayla." Seamus turned to walk back down the hall. "I hope to be seeing you around."
Ayla's eyes narrowed. Watching his broad shoulders recede down the hallway she replayed their conversation in her mind. She had thought he would be harsh and gruff, but the man she met tonight seemed gentle and kind. She had to admit she might have even felt a little attraction to him, but she pushed that thought from her mind. She knew that the real Seamus McDonough
Holly felt a familiar warm glow starting in her center. “Of course.” Her voice sounded a little breathless, but then Nick’s kisses always made her sound that way.
Holly leaned back and watched him walk away, marveling at how funny life was. Nine months ago, Stan’s leaving had turned her world upside down. She had been hurt, scared, and miserable, thinking she’d never be happy again. But what she had considered to be the worst thing to ever happen to her had actually turned out to be the best. It had given her the opportunity to have a second chance at happiness, and in the process she’d gained a new career, an education, and, most importantly ... love.
The End.
Passionate Vengeance
Leighann Dobbs
This is a work of fiction. None of it is real.
All names, places, and events are products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to real names, places, or events are purely coincidental, and should not be construed as being real.
Passionate Vengeance
Copyright © 2012 Leighann Dobbs
All Rights Reserved.
No part of this work may be used or reproduced in any manner, except as allowable under "fair use," without the express written permission of the author.
Chapter One
Ayla swore under her breath as the heavy books clattered to the floor. Her mother always said she tried to do too much at once and something like this was usually the result. She bent down to retrieve them, her skirt riding up a little too high.
"Let me help you with those."
Ayla whirled around at the sound of the voice. Standing behind her was Seamus McDonough, the CEO and owner of the company she was currently working for. He was tall and, some might say, handsome. Dressed in a black turtleneck and black jeans, he was a powerful man both physically and professionally.
Ayla glanced up at him and for a quick second her eyes narrowed in distaste, but she quickly covered that with a broad smile.
"Th-thanks Mr. McDonough."
"Oh, Please, just call me Seamus. We're not very formal here."
He extended his hand out and Ayla had no choice but to offer hers in return. His handshake was firm and warm. Their eyes met and Ayla felt a warm tingle of electricity shoot through her.
"Ayla Bannerman."
Ayla noticed Seamus eyes glance towards her exposed thigh as he bent to help her retrieve the books. Nervously, she pulled on the hem of her skirt. She didn't need the likes of Seamus McDonough looking at her legs or any other part of her for that matter.
"I see you have the System's Database Manuals here, that's quite a bit of reading."
At first Ayla thought Seamus might be saying that with suspicion but a quick glance at him told her that he was merely trying to be conversational.
"Yes, I've just started in the IT department and I thought it would be a good idea to familiarize myself with the internals of the software and databases here at McDonough International."
"That's wonderful. I like seeing people take an interest in their job and the company." Seamus handed her the books and stood. "I hope you will feel free to call on me if you need anything - anything at all."
His smile seemed genuine and Ayla was put off by his kindness. This was not what she had expected at all and it put her at a loss for words.
"Well, it was a pleasure meeting you Ayla." Seamus turned to walk back down the hall. "I hope to be seeing you around."
Ayla's eyes narrowed. Watching his broad shoulders recede down the hallway she replayed their conversation in her mind. She had thought he would be harsh and gruff, but the man she met tonight seemed gentle and kind. She had to admit she might have even felt a little attraction to him, but she pushed that thought from her mind. She knew that the real Seamus McDonough
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