Falling for Mr Taylor

Chapter Seven: Really such a good idea?

Hope’s P.O.V

I was laughing hysterically as Marcus told me the way his parents used to embarrass him when he was a kid, poor guy but it was funny.

“I am glad my pain is so amusing to you Miss Hope.” He chuckled

“Sorry, I can’t help myself.” I said calming myself down and taking a sip of water

We had been sitting in the dinner for two hours, eating too much and drinking too much coffee. I was enjoying his company. He was such a sweet guy, that is why I am still confused about the first day we met, he acted like an ass, let’s be honest. He was a very confusing man I think with many faces possibly. That moment we shared before we came in here? That wouldn’t get out of my mind, did he want to kiss me? Was it all in my head? I don’t know but I need to try my best to keep this professional which I don’t seem to be doing a very good job of right now. I don’t think having breakfast with your boss in the early hours of the morning is very professional.

“You have such a beautiful laugh Hope.” He said smiling at me

I looked away from him, blushing and pushed my hair behind my ear shyly. He reached over the table, placing his hand over mine and I looked up at him, seeing him chuckle

“It doesn’t take much for you to blush does it?” he smiled

I nodded my head, giggling nervously. The way he was looking at me was making me nervous, he has such a softness in his eyes. I swallowed hard, falling under his stare. He then pulled away, straightening himself up

“As much as I could stay here with you for hours we should probably head back, get organised for work.” He said

“Yes we should.” I said going to take money from my purse but he stopped me “This is on me.” he said

Marcus paid the check before the two of heading back to his car. He placed the hand on the small of my back, my entire body shivering as we walked me around to the passenger’s side, opening the door and letting me go in first, closing the door behind me before running around to the driver’s seat.

“Thank you for your company Hope.” He smiled as he started the car “I enjoy your company and I would like to have more of it outside of work if you will let me?” he added hopeful

“I would like that too.” I said blushing, not still sure if it was a great idea

After that we soon got on the way back home, both needing to get showered and ready for work which we start in only a couple of hours. I was surprised to me still wide awake, must have been all that coffee we have been drinking. I would be drinking many more to keep me going for the rest of the day. The two of us chatted on the journey, Marcus pulling up outside my apartment an hour later. I slipped my seatbelt off, turning to face him to say goodbye to find him looking at him, that same look in his eyes from the dinner earlier. He reached in, pushing a strand of hair behind my ear, a small cry falling from my lips as I felt his fingertip against my skin.

“You have the most beautiful eyes Hope.” He smiled “I think I may need to call you Bright eyes from now on.” He added with a little chuckle

I swallowed hard, he seemed to be inching closer to me or maybe that was all in my head. I soon realised it was real when I feel his warm breath fan my face.

“I want badly to kiss you right now Hope but I know I shouldn’t.” he whispered

I nodded, agreeing with him when he said he knows he shouldn’t but that never stopped our lips from inching closer to each other’s. Marcus closed the space between on, his lips pressing against mine softly, his fingers wrapping in my hair. I whimpered loudly wrapping my arms around his neck, kissing him back in the same manner. He pulled me in closer, kissing me a little harder. The kiss was sending a bolt of pleasure through my entire body, making me weak to the knees. I was struggling to catch my breath, his lips causing mine to tingle. As we kissed harder, Marcus groaned loudly against my lips. I never wanted this to end but he pulled away after a few moments of sharing that amazing moment. I slowly opened my eyes, being met with Marcus running his thumb across his lips

“Wow!” he breathed out “I couldn’t have been the only that felt that?” he added looking at me

“You weren’t, I felt it too but I don’t know if this is such a good idea?” I said regretfully

“Maybe you are right.” He said sitting back on his seat “I will swing by and pick you up in about an hour OK?” He added

“OK sounds good.” I smiled climbing out of the car, closing the door behind me

I headed up to my apartment, heading in, closing the door and leaning against it, sighing to myself. Why does the one guy I feel this sort of connection have to be my boss? How messed up is that? I pulled myself away from the door, heading through to get showered and ready for work. Once I was done I made myself a coffee, sitting in the kitchen and replaying the events of today in my head. I got lost in my own little world, my phone pulling me out of it, telling me I had a text. I see it is from Marcus

Marcus: I think I changed my mind x

That was all it said, nothing else. Changed his mind about what? Coming to pick me up.

Hope: Changed your mind? X

Marcus: Yes. I don’t care if it isn’t a good idea Hope I can’t get that kiss out of my head. I can’t get you out of my head x

Oh that is what he meant? I stared at it for a few minutes trying to think of the best way to reply to him.

Hope: I feel the same but you are my boss Marcus x

Marcus: And at work I will act like that but outside of work I want to spend more time with you Hope, get to know you. I am interested in you, have been since the moment you fell into my office and nothing is gonna change that. I know you are interested in me too. Yes I am your boss but we are both adults Hope. I would never let our work interfere with anything else. Think about it OK? I would mention it again today but think about it and let me know by tonight xx

Hope: Yes I think it is obvious that I am interested in you. I will think about it…promise xx

Marcus: That is all I ask. I will see you soon beautiful xx

Hope: See you soon x

I sat my phone down, running my hands through my hair. Is this really such a good idea?