power of positive thinking.
Jena pulled a strand of her long, brown hair away from her eyes. She clipped it behind her ear. She had always worn her hair long and natural. It worked as a teenager and it worked now. She never did like a bunch of oils and sprays. Steven had complimented her on her hair several times back in the days. She remembered all of his charming comments. Shelly was a lucky girl back then. Now it was her turn—she hoped.
What a long four days it had been. Actually four days and nine hours but who was counting. She could remember his every word. What a sexy voice he had on the phone. And it could only be sexier in person.
“Jena, is the Hertfield document finished yet?”
It was her boss, Roger Patterson—owner of Patterson International. She had worked for him for seven years. She started out filing papers and was now his personal secretary. He liked her work ethic. He also liked the fact that she understood his quirky ways. They clicked well in the work world. Things got done his way with Jena.
“Yes, Roger,” replied Jena. “I’ll have it in just a couple of minutes.”
“Jena, you’re a little out there today,” stated Roger. “Is everything okay?”
“Everything’s fine,” said Jena. “An old friend is coming into town today. I guess my mind’s drifting a little.”
“Okay, just let me know when the document is ready. You can bring it into my office when you’re done.”
Roger was great about that kind of stuff. He never pried into her business, yet he truly cared about her. He had been a great support during her divorce. She couldn’t ask for a better boss.
Suddenly her phone vibrated on her desk. She picked it up. It was Steven’s number. Her heart literally skipped a beat. She took a deep breath and answered it.
“Hello, Jena speaking,” she said, as if she didn’t know who was calling.
“Hi, Jena girl,” came the voice from the other end. “It’s me, Steven.”
Steven’ sexy voice captured her immediately. God, he really was pure sex. It just oozed out of him. He was the total package of charm and sensuality.
“Hi Steven,” she said. “Are you in town yet?”
“Yes, as a matter of fact I’m checking into the hotel right now.”
“Great,” said Jena. “Did you still want to meet?”
“Yes, absolutely,” answered Steven. “When are you off work?”
Jena tried to remain cool. Her body was already responding physically. “I’m outta here at five. Is there any particular place you want to meet?”
I’m looking across the street from the hotel. There’s some place called James Café. Have you ever heard of it?”
“Yes!” exclaimed Jena. “I go there all the time. It’s literally one minute from where I work. It’s a craft beer place with great food.”
“Okay, Jena girl. I’ll let you get back to work and I’ll see you there a little after five. Does that sound good?”
“That’s perfect,” answered Jena. “Oh Steven, I can’t wait to see you after all these years.”
“Jena, you have no idea how much I want to see you. You’ve been in my brain forever. You’re the best.”
“Oh, that’s so sweet of you,” said Jena. “I’ll see you at five. Goodbye.”
Steven spoke slowly. Sensuality flowed through every syllable. “Bye, pretty girl. See you soon. I know you’re going to be hot.”
Jena felt a surge pulsate through her. How did he do it? His voice alone turned her completely electric. He had that gentlemanly manner that put her at ease. And underneath all that charm was an out-of-control sex animal full of lust and desire. He had a need to please. He was born as a gift to the female gender. God—was he hot!
Jena stared down at her work. How could she complete this with her mind elsewhere? All she could think about was wrapping her legs around that sexy ass.
Somehow she got through it. It wasn’t easy concentrating on boring commodity statistics with such a distraction. For two long hours she coped as best she