talking about the specifications and styling of the car. The usual guy chitchat. I stand back and admire Aiden’s gorgeousness. He’s dressed in a light gray suit with a white shirt and loose-fitting blue tie, looking ever like the budding
young businessman. I start to daydream about him in ways I shouldn’t. I mean I hated this man. He was, after all, the cause of my bad day, so why am I now fantasizing about him?
He has me pinned against the wall. I have my arms around
his neck as he kisses my neck slowly and softly. I sigh, as the feeling of being touched again is so good. Our eyes connect as his bright blue eyes stare straight into mine. I shiver with excitement as his hand moves down to the top
button of my coffee-stained white blouse. One button then the next as he kisses my neck. I let out a quiet moan. “Mmm...”
I awake from my reverie to realize I moaned out loud. They
both turn to look at me. I can feel my face turn bright red. Bob looks at me questionably, eyebrows raised.
“Are you okay?”
I start to feel panic set in. I look over at Aiden, and his cheeky smile eases my nerves. He winks at me, and I feel a flush of heat fill
my face again.
“I’m fine, just hungry, and was thinking of um... pasta?”
Both Aiden and Bob laugh at me. I sigh with relief, hoping they bought my story but knowing they probably didn’t. Bob talks to Aiden about
what he’ll do to repair his vehicle and arranges for him to collect the car on Friday.
“Jeni will give you a call to let you know what time your vehicle will be ready.”
“That’s quick! Thanks, Bob, I appreciate it.”
“No, thank you . I love these cars! It’ll be my pleasure to work on such an exquisite beast.”
They both let out a laugh and shake hands.
“I’ll leave you guys to it. I’ve more work to do.” I start to walk off.
“See you Friday,” Aiden calls out to me.
My stomach does back-flips at the thought of seeing him again. “Friday,” I turn back and say politely with a nod.
He winks at me as I feel my cheeks heat for the fourth time in a matter of minutes. I turn back toward the front office, loosing my footing. I stumble on an uneven piece of concrete, plowing into another
customer’s car.
“Be careful,” Bob yells out to me.
I gather myself together, though I’m totally and undeniably embarrassed. I gaze at Aiden to see him eyeing me with a cheeky boyish grin. I glare back at him and huff as I straighten myself out and walk back to the
office. This time I watch where I’m going. Bob and Aiden continue talking for another few minutes. I watch them through the window from my desk. Eventually, Aiden leaves. He gets into a chauffeured vehicle that, at some point, must have
turned up throughout the embarrassment that was the last few minutes. As Aiden gets into the back of the car, he turns toward the office and smiles, seemingly at me. What an interesting day, no breakfast, car crash, late for work, and
then sexy Aiden. I have to tell Sarah.
To: Sarah Carlisle
From: Jenifer Taylor
Subject: OMG!!!
Hey Sez,
What the hell is with today? You’ll never believe who just came in here!!
Luv, Perplexed.
After a few seconds, I hear the ping of a new email arriving from Sarah. I read it straight away.
To: Jenifer Taylor
From: Sarah Carlisle
Subject: Um Mother Teresa?
Hey Perplexed,
My guess is Mother Teresa! Am I right or what! nah I don’t
know, who came in? Not He Who Shall Not Be Named? God if it’s him u better have punched him in the kisser and then kicked him in the balls from me too!!! That’s a great image! Him crying on the floor lmao! Is your day getting better?
Luv, Ball Kicker Sarah.
I laugh at her email. I start thinking about my ex for the
second time today. She’s right; the image of him down on the floor in tears is quite appealing.
“Scumbag,” I mutter under my breath as I start to type back to Sarah.
To: Sarah Carlisle
From: Jenifer Taylor
Subject: