When Adam came up for air the second time, he didn't seem as satisfied with himself as he did the first time.
"Everything okay, Adam?"
"Of course."
"I'm not buying whatever shit you're selling so why don't you just tell me what's wrong. Do I smell? I need to shower and this all just happened so fast and"
And he's laughing. Laughing at me. Fantastic. "Way to make a girl feel good about herself." I tried to move my leg over his head but his hands held me down at the hips as he killed the tip of my nose. Tears filling his eyes, that's how hard he's laughing.
"Holly. God. No. Oh my Lord, sweetheart, no. You are far from smelly or gross." He sighed. "No I was laughing because you already know me so well."
What was he so elated about? And how was that funny?
"I'm laughing at myself. You see I thought you and my brother might have actually been a good match. He said jump, you jumped. You both seemed to enjoy it too." I did like it but
Noah was waiting outside his front door when we pulled up."Not creepy at all, bro."He had a point, it was kind of creepy, but Noah was also someone who likes being in control so much he crosses the line. Noah also likes getting his way, which isn't about to happen. I felt sick to my stomach."Do you want me to go with you? He won't hurt you, I won't let him.""No. Thank you, Adam. But I need to do this on my own. He won't hurt me." I didn't sound very convincing. Heck, I didn't know which one of us I was trying to convince."Keep your phone on you. Anything fishy, text me and I'll barge right in. Okay?"I nodded and hopped out of Adam's car. My outfit was plain and modest for a reason. No wicked heels, painted nails, and a fancy hair do, just me in my jeans an t-shirt from the Gap, black converse, and a pony tail. Walking towards Noah, I saw him take me in and stiffen when he saw the box in my hand."Holly.""Noah. Can
Adam's POVI couldn't wait any longer. She loved me. I knew it! All that other stuff was true about how I'm a jackass at times but I loved her. She loved me. It felt like the right time to show Holly what I had started to build for us.She was going to think I was crazy. And maybe she's right. I'm crazy about her. I only had eyes for her. I'd never brought another woman back to this house because this was going to be our home together. After last night, I didn't care where I lived because just being with hers was my home."So your house is hidden back here or are you taking me to get sacrificed?"The woods surrounded us. I turned off onto a dirt road that was bumpy. I had plans for all of this but for right now I couldn't finish this place without her input."Yes, the Board of Directors requires a blood sacrifice before moving forward with the project.""I wouldn't be surprised.""Ha! I wouldn't either. But no.
Adam's POV I took Holly by the hand, pulling her further inside excitedly. She had only seen the mud room thus far. Her eyes widened as we stepped into a huge room for entertaining. It was open with seating and a full bar. A few tables set up with seats around them but enough room to stand and talk. Attached to that was a kitchen the size of the master bedroom. I knew she didn't really cook often but I'd get us a personal chef as well as bar back. Someone would need to change what's on tap. I even put in a tap for rootbeer for kids and non-drinkers. There was a wet bar hidden in the corner closest to the bar room. And of course an entire area just for Holly's caffiene fix. She let go of my hand and ran to the cafe set up. It was on the far side of the kitchen with a little nook that overlooked the pool and lake. "You have a pool and a lake?" "WE have a pool and a lake. If you want it. This can all be changed.
Jennifer picked me up and stayed silent the entire ride to my house."Thank you for coming to get me. I'll see you in the office tomorrow?""No, I'm still technically on vacation.""Oh, Jen, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to bother you while you are off. I knew I should have called a ride service.""No. Please don't think like that. You are never a bother. Ever."I nodded and unbuckled my seat belt. I was almost out the door when Jennifer asked me what happened with Noah, and today with Adam."What happened between you and Noah?" Jen's cheeks turned pink. "I was going to ask you anyways, fiance or not.""It was a spur of the moment thing. I really don't like to talk about it and legally I can't talk about it. But he tried to keep me and I was scared of him.""He can be very scary at times.""But also scary hot, am I right?" Jennifer interjected. She wasn't wrong. I let out a laugh and realized just how strung up I was
Adam's POV"I can't believe you called me.""Who else do I have to talk to? Dad?" Adam said as he poured Noah a nice helping of Wild Turkey brand Rare Breed bourbon whiskey."Fair point. Cheers.""Cheers?""We both lost her. So cheers, bro. We are just two losers pining for the same woman."Their glasses clinked and Noah took a big swig but Adam held back, looking at his brother curiously."You and I were pining over two different women. She was never truly herself with you. She was fulfilling some unmet desire. Mourning the loss of her father. You fell for the submissive. That's not all of her. You only met and fell for one side of a very complex woman." Adam said, "In all honesty, we weren't even playing for the same prize or maybe even the same game.""Right. I don't how she sounds when she is crying in pain or pleasure. Oh, wait, yeah, I fucking do. Brother."This was where it was g
Holly's POVWhy wasn't he answering the door? I rang the doorbell, his car is here, and now I've been knocking like a mad woman, and still no sign of him. Did he get over me that quickly? Noah's car was here, maybe they plan on ignoring me out of spite.I will knock at this door until my knuckles are bloody. "ADAM!" I yelled as I knocked.The door swung open, causing me to loose my balance and fall right into Adam's arms."Woah, careful there, Holly. I know fell for me, but you don't have to endanger yourself every single time you know." He was so corny and overly confident. But she loved that about him. She knew that his jokes were bad and the confidence he wore on the outside was to protect the sensitive self on the inside.He stood her up and waved a Jennifer who honked and peeled out of the dirty gravel driveway."Come in. I wasn't expecting you.""I know." He took my breath away. I felt di
Adam lifted me up a bit and scooted me further onto the bed. The bed creaked a bit and the sheets smelled like they were brand new.I didn't want to slow down but Adam pulled away making me feel cold without his lips on mine."You miss me that much already, do you? I'm just taking off my shirt, Holly." He winked at me, "I think you should too."Red, hot, excited blush crawled up my neck and face. Damn Irish roots, I'm always blotchy and red. I took the hem of my shirt and pulled it over my head. Adam tugged my shirt off and threw it somewhere."This bra is next. Why did you wear such dull clothing today?"I bit his shoulder as he said that, trying to unhook my bra."Because I didn't want to taunt your brother. You know, my ex fiance?""Oh shit." He sat up looking down at me. "I'm going to hate myself for this.""For what?" Adam was starting to scare me."For telling you that Noah is, or was, here.
To my surprise, Talon Tech wasn't a far drive from the resort Adam had built for us. I was awake and ready to take on the world of corporate America again. Had it only been two weeks since I was last here? Adam dropped me off at my office and reminded me of our IT operations team meeting in a few minutes. This was basically the team giving me a 'quick glimpse' into what has changed, what needs to change, and any issues we can stop before they become issues. I felt like I was being coddled. And in a way I was, but a lot can happen in two weeks. That's three whole weekends without work. Optics are not looking good right now for me. I walked into the conference room and the room of twenty plus people went silent. I hated having all eyes on me and now all eyes were on me and they were obviously just talking about me. "Good morning, everyone! I am so happy to be back from all that craziness and back to this craziness." I paused, no one laughed.&n