Desired By My Boss

Chapter Three- Logical Arrangement

Jayson

I looked across the table. Wendy has her head in the crook of her arm as she is snoring gently. I looked at the time and it was past midnight. I stood and stretched. I went to my linen closet to get some sheets and blankets to make my couch up for her. I grabbed the pillow she used last weekend too. I have been snuggling it all week because it holds her scent though it has faded drastically.

I want to just put her in my bed, but I want to prove to her I am not going to take advantage of the situation. I don’t want her waking and freaking out. I picked her up and cradled her in my arms as I carried her to the couch. She murmured and snuggled into my neck. My heart skipped a beat for a second.

I laid her down and pulled the blanket over her. I brushed her hair from her face. She is so beautiful as she sleeps. Her eyes still have a sunken in quality from probably rough sleep. I know how inconsolable Scott has been these weeks and he has Stephanie. I can’t imagine how hard this is for Wendy to lose the man she was in love with.

I have regretted having s*x with her daily, but at the same time I can’t regret it. I wish I could help take the pain away from her and Scott. I’m hurting a little bit too. I may not have been the best of friends with Taylor, but I got along with him. He was a cool guy. I know he felt lucky to have Wendy in his life.

I made my way into the kitchen and quickly cleaned up our mess. I’m just glad Wendy ate everything. I’ve seen how she barely eats even at work. I just need to figure out how to help her and maintain a professional relationship because she clearly feels us being together was a mistake. It hurt to hear that, but I wasn’t mad.

I checked on her before I made my way into my room. I pulled my shirt off and my shorts. I climbed into bed. I left the door cracked to listen out for her in case she needed me. I got comfortable and sleep claimed me fast. I’m tired too.

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I don’t want to wake up. I’m so comfortable. It smells so good like I’m lying on a pillow of strawberry vanilla dream. Strawberry and vanilla. Wendy. My senses alerted me to the fact that I was not alone in my bed. My arms are under my head, but I can feel a body pressed to my chest and holding my hip. I can even feel her small breaths she’s taking.

F*ck. My d*ck has just started to grow harder than it is already. I cracked my eyes open to look down and, sure enough, Wendy is snuggled to me and holding me close. I don’t want to move. I want to stay right here, but she will not be impressed if she wakes and the first thing she sees is the giant tent I’m pitching under the blankets.

I was contemplating my options on how to get out from under her without disturbing her. I felt her hand twitch and her breath hitch for a second as I think she is waking up. I closed my eyes quickly and pretended to still be asleep. I can’t do anything about my erection now. She’s going to see it and maybe she’ll just assume it is morning wood like most guys deal with.

She lifted her head, and I could feel her looking at me. She lifted the hand she was holding my hip with and next I felt her softly touching my lips. It felt so good. She carefully adjusted herself and her lips brushed mine like a feather. I’m fighting not to react to her. I don’t want her to stop. I don’t want to scare her away even though she crawled into my bed.

Every part of my being wished she would straddle me and relieve the ache between my legs. You’re being selfish. Sorry brain, you’re right. She would feel so good. Shut up body. I was in agony as she kissed me for a few more minutes. I felt a few tears hit my face and that effect was enough to deflate my d*ck.

She probably feels confused and, with her grief, maybe a little guilty because she stopped kissing me and gently brushed the tears that fell on my face away before she got off my bed. I laid there in agony for a while longer to give her time to make it seem like I had only just woke up.

I got up and made my way to the bathroom. I nearly collided with her as she was heading into the bathroom with her bag. “Sorry.” I said with a sleepy tone to sell that I had just woken up. “I’m sorry.” She replied. We stood there awkwardly for a few more seconds that stretched out.

“Do you need to use the bathroom?” I asked. “I was going to take a shower.” “Oh, well, let me use it really quick.” She nodded. I went in and relieved myself. I flushed and washed my hands. I left the bathroom and made my way back into my room. I noticed how she did everything she could to not look at my body and only my face. I grabbed some clothes for the day. I’ll take a shower after her and the water heats back up.

I slipped my shorts and shirt on from last night. I went into the kitchen and opened my fridge. I really don’t have anything for breakfast. Maybe I can take her to breakfast and do a little grocery shopping after before we get started on today’s work.

I heard the water running and had to fight another erection as I thought about the water running down her naked body. I went into the living room to straighten out the couch and fold up the blanket at least, but she had already done it.

I went back into my room for my phone, and it chimed before I could pick it up. I saw it was from Jeremy.

Jeremy- Kya wanted me to check in on Wendy. She knows Wendy will avoid answering her fully and wanted your opinion.

Me- She’s okay. We worked late last night but she ate, and I think she slept okay. She’s in the shower right now. I’m going to take her to breakfast and see if she’ll want to get some groceries before we start on the work today.

Jeremy- You don’t have to give up your weekends off for this case.

Me- I know, but we are on such a time crunch.

Jeremy- Kya wants to know where you are going for breakfast.

Me- I was waiting to see what she wanted.

Jeremy- Meet you at Alaina’s favorite diner?

Me- Sure, but I need to get a shower first.

Jeremy- Meet at ten.

I sent him a thumbs up emoji. Wendy was done with her shower now anyway. I don’t care if I have to take a warm or even cold shower. She came out of the bathroom ten minutes later dressed and with her hair up in a ponytail.

I had my clothes in my hands. “Kya and Jeremy wanted to meet us for breakfast. I said we would go for ten. You game?” “Yeah, I could handle seeing my sister and snuggling with Harper.” “After, I need to get some groceries if that won’t be a problem.” She shook her head.

I got ready and sent Jeremy a text we were on our way. They were already there in a booth with Harper at the end in a high chair. Wendy scooched in to the inner side across from Kya. We settled and ordered breakfast. I was grateful for the coffee when the server poured it. I need to get some when I go to the store.

“Are you going to be able to get the research done in time?” Jeremy asked before forking a bite of waffles in his mouth. He had just finished cutting up small pieces of pancake and strawberries for Harper to eat. Jeremy only put a few pieces on his plate of each for now until Harper finishes eating them. He doesn’t want Harper to choke from stuffing too much in his mouth from his plate.

“With Wendy’s help I think we’ll be able to do it, but we’re going to have to sacrifice a lot of our spare time right now. We have barely made a dent in the first box you sent to me. It may be many late nights, but I’ll stay if Wendy can’t.” “I can.” She interjected.

“You still deserve your free time.” I said. “I’ve had too much free time lately.” Her face cringed slightly, knowing why. She took a breath before continuing. “I need this distraction and I want to make sure I know everything frontways and backways to help Perry properly.” Wendy said determinedly.

Jeremy nodded at her. “This is very important. I think we’ll be successful, but Jordan doesn’t like being accused of stealing the designs for the solar panels he helped create. I know he won’t admit it, but I know my little brother and it is taking a toll.” Jeremy said.

I don’t want Jordan feeling that way. He’s been through so much with my sister being run down with a car by her former boss. Alaina lost her baby because of it, though they didn’t know at the time she was pregnant. And soon after finally leaving the hospital, marrying Jordan and getting pregnant with Hope.

He had to deal with Alaina not being able to bre*.stfeed Hope if she took her pain medication. Thankfully, Kya had just given birth to Harper in late July and became a surrogate for Hope. That was until Kya was attacked with Jeremy in her first salon here. One of her customers became obsessed with her and Jeremy had a hook up that was obsessed with him. Spencer and Candace conspired to get Kya and Jeremy for themselves.

Kya jumped in front of Spencer’s gun as he shot at Jeremy. She was shot in her head and the other bullet grazed her left lung, passing through and hitting Jeremy too. Kya was lucky the bullet got caught between her skull and brain. She was so close to dying if the angles were just a little different. This is why Jeremy gifted her with the space on the lobby level of their building for her new beauty and spa space.

We finished up breakfast catching up and talking about this case. Wendy hugged Harper to her after he finished eating. He loves his aunt and Wendy loves him. She didn’t eat much of her breakfast, but I think she just needed to hold Harper to help her feel better.

Jeremy paid the bill. Wendy carried Harper out to Jeremy’s Lincoln Aviator and put Harper in his car seat. She kissed him several times before she hugged Kya and Jeremy pulled her into a hug too. He kissed the side of her head before we climbed into my truck.

I was planning on only doing a little shopping, but I realized Wendy would be helping me out with the case, so I got enough groceries to fill my kitchen. I put things Wendy eyed in the cart. I let her pick out the coffee she likes and what she likes in her coffee. She pushed the cart, and I loaded it. I grabbed one of the rotisserie chickens for an easy dinner tonight while we’re working.

We loaded my truck and headed back to my place. I want to ask her if she’d consider just staying with me until this case is done. We have several late nights ahead and it will be easier. She was looking out her side window.

“I need to talk to you.” I saw her stiffen. “About what?” She asked. “We are in for some very long nights ahead. I was wondering if you would consider just staying with me. I know you don’t have a car anymore and I don’t like the idea of you driving late at night alone if you use your mom’s car. You can take my bed if you want, and I’ll sleep on the couch.”

She was silent for a minute, but I could see she was thinking about it. “I have to confess,” She said. I wasn’t expecting that. “What?” “I uh had a nightmare about Taylor last night. I woke up and was so scared. I crawled into your bed with you. I’m sorry. I just needed to know I wasn’t alone. I fell asleep on you, I guess. I’m sorry.”

She let out a breath and worried her bottom lip between her lips. “Do you have nightmares a lot?” “Yeah, every night except the night we had s*x, and I didn’t wake up after I crawled into bed with you last night with another nightmare.” I thought on how to approach this. “Look, if you need and decide to stay while we work through this case maybe we can just share my bed.” “I don’t want to have s*x with you.” “We can just sleep. I want you rested. No, I need you rested for this case.”

She was silent as she thought. “Yeah, if we just use your bed to sleep.” “While we’re out we might as well get more of your belongings.” I suggested. She nodded and I switched lanes to head to her place first.

I sat with Lauren in the living room while Wendy got her things. “Enlighten me. Why does she need to stay with you?” “It’s a very big and important case for Jeremy and Jordan. She’s going to be co-counsel but I’m doing the research with her. There is a lot of work, and I don’t want her heading home late every night alone. I offered her my bed.” “So, you won’t be sleeping together?” Lauren eyed me. “No.” I shook my head and hoped Lauren would be convinced.

I don’t know why Lauren should care. Wendy is almost twenty-seven and can do as she pleases. Though Lauren really loves her daughters and is just looking out for Wendy. I guess I need to give her the benefit of the doubt. Lauren and I get along so I think she could easily accept my response. Now I just need my body to take the hint and keep to itself.

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Wendy crawled into my truck after we left work and rested her head against the window and is napping. This week is only half over, and we’ve been consumed with this case. She just sits in my office with me during the day to work with me. She brought her desk chair in because it rolls and swivels, making it easier for her to maneuver through these unending pages spread across my desk.

We’ve developed a little routine. One of us makes something for dinner and starts the coffee pot and the other makes lunch and snacks for us for work to be set aside to grab easily. We change and get comfortable before diving back into the work.

I’ve carried her to bed every night. I’ve woken to her wrapped around me every morning. I had to take a few minutes last night once I put her to bed to relieve the tension in my body while I took a shower. I know she doesn’t want me, but though she starts with sleeping on her side of the bed, she always curls into me and its torture.

I parked and gently shook her arm to wake her. She stretched and looked at her surroundings to see we were in my garage. She climbed out and we went inside. She kicked her heels off immediately. She went towards my room. I went to the kitchen to start dinner. I got things out to make Alaina’s chicken alfredo. She’s taught me enough that I can pull it off.

Wendy came out of my room in her sleeper shorts and a tank top. She went into the bathroom. Something feels a little off with her. She is probably just as tired as I am. I decided to quickly change myself. She came out of the bathroom as I went into my room to change. It’s gotten hotter each day, but I don’t want to turn the air conditioner on yet. I hope she won’t mind if I just wear my shorts and no shirt.

I went into the bathroom to use it and I saw the purple wrapper in the trash. This is not good. This is going to make things more miserable for her. It makes sense now why she fell asleep and seems off. I feel so bad. I finished using the bathroom and flushed before washing my hands.

“Yes, no I’m fine. Really. I’ll have to ask Jayson what our plans are. This case is more important than my birthday.” F*ck. I forgot her birthday is Saturday. “No, tell mom I don’t want anything big. Because I don’t. Kya, just listen to me. I don’t really feel like celebrating. I can handle dinner if I can swing the time, but that’s about it.”

“What about dinner?” I asked as I moved back to what I was doing. She had just finished setting the coffee brewing. “It’s nothing. Kya wants to take me for dinner on Saturday because it’s my birthday, but if we’re going to be busy there’s no big deal. I’m not really in the mood to celebrate my birthday this year.”

I opened my mouth to respond, but she cut through. “I don’t have to want to celebrate it. You know what. I love you sis, but I need to let you go. I’ll let you know later what is decided.” Wendy hung up on Kya before she could respond.

“I told you to take your free time. If you want to go to dinner, go,” I said. She nodded and moved to pull things out to make our lunches for tomorrow. I can tell she is irritable right now and she may just need to calm down some to think a little more rationally.

Wendy took some of the files into the living room and was sitting on the couch with her legs under her and a pillow on her stomach as she used it as a desk too. She read and wrote her notes on her notepad. I set a big bowl of the chicken alfredo down on the stand next to her. She glanced over.

I took the files and notepad from her and set them on the coffee table. “Eat. This will be here when you are done. Take some time. You haven’t stopped since we got back on Saturday.” “Neither have you.” She had an accusing tone as she snapped her response back to me. “Sorry. You don’t deserve that. It’s just…just well, my body is being a b*tch, is what it is.” “I know. I’m sorry. Try to relax. Is there anything I can do for you?” I asked as calmly as I could.

“No, I just need to eat, and dinner is calling me now. Please don’t think me rude, but I’m about to pig out.” I laughed. I wasn’t expecting that. “Have at it.” I said once I controlled my laughter and sat with my bowl. I turned the tv on to watch a little something while we ate.

Wendy was lying against the side of the couch sound asleep and snoring louder than she normally does. She has the couch pillow held tightly to her. I got up and went into my room to pull back the blankets on her side. I went back and gently lifted her, careful not to disturb her or the pillow. She snuggled into my neck again and a small part of me never wanted to set her down. I love the feeling of her in my arms. It’s the only time she freely lets me touch her.

I settled her down in bed and she moaned in a little bit of discomfort. She pulled the pillow tighter to her. I covered her and crawled into bed behind her. I spooned her carefully and helped to hold the pillow to her. It felt like her body melted into mine and I relished the feel of her.