LET'S PLAY

Sunday...

I hear my phone ringing in the distance and ignore it. I really should change the ringtone cause I'm beginning to dislike my favorite love song. You would too if you had a boss as demanding as mine. Whoever is calling can wait. I'm trying to get some much needed sleep here. I haven't slept properly in almost a week now because of my unreasonable boss.

Stupid boss.

Funny cause last night I dreamt of myself kissing Mr Stone. Wait was that even a dream. It felt so real. When whoever is calling doesn't stop I groan in annoyance. Can a girl get some peace once in her life. I hope it's not Mr Stone calling me demanding I go do something in the office again. I mean it's a Sunday for goodness sake.

With my eyes still closed I start to get up but pause when I feel someone pulling my body closer to their hot one. Who in the world is that.

My eyes immediately snap open and the first thing I see is a tan muscular arm. Knowing who that arm belongs to my heart rate starts to speed.

Mr Stone. This...this can't be real.

Events of the previous day start replaying on my mind. The kiss we shared yesterday went on a whole new level. We went from just kissing to making out I don't know for how long. Things I'd never experienced were happening to my body and it was scaring me. I had pulled away from him telling him I couldn't do this. It was nice kissing him and all but it felt wrong on so many levels. Sure he's a good kisser, a very experienced one at that but I couldn't continue playing these games with him.

"Don't" he snuggles up even more when I try to remove his hand from around me.

"Nash I have to get my phone" I close my eyes savoring the feel of his strong arms holding me tight.

It's like he truly doesn't want to part with me and if I'm being honest the feeling is mutual.

"Just a little bit longer. Please" he half whispers in my ear causing goose bumps to spread throughout my body.

"You're going to get me in trouble you know that" I caress his arm wrapped around me.

"Am I worth all the trouble?" he kisses the back of my neck.

That's a very good question. Is he worth throwing my relationship with Kace to the side. At this point I don't know.

We had hung out all afternoon yesterday after he'd begged me to stay for dinner. His excuse that he wanted to make sure I ate properly which was so sweet of him. To my utter disappointment he didn't try to kiss me again but he sure did flirt. A lot. After dinner we had watched a movie and half way through we were all snuggled up and making out. I guess I fell asleep cause here I am sleeping in the arms of my boss. Ain't that crazy.

"What time is it?" I run a hand through my hair.

I feel him shift probably checking the time on his bedside watch.

"It's after 12pm"

"I should get that" I get off the bed when I hear my phone ringing for what feels like the hundredth time.

As I make my way to the living room where my phone is I suddenly feel used. Sure we didn't have sex, we didn't come close to it but I feel like he used me for his own selfish needs. He probably didn't want to be alone and thought to keep me here and like the stupid girl I am I stayed. I let him kiss me and touch me like he owns me.

What's it gonna be like after this. Will he move on to the next woman just like he always does. Will I be able to see him with another woman and feel nothing. What was I thinking kissing a playboy. That's right I wasn't thinking. I've got to get out of here before one of his lovers shows up. In the living room I take out my phone from my bag. Goodness this thing is so loud I feel like someone's screaming in my ear. I set it this high because I didn't want to miss it when the "Boss" called. I mean he made it clear that I'm to answer his calls at all times.

"Hello" I answer without checking the caller I.D.

"Claire Nichole Miller. Where on earth are you and why did you take your time answering your phone. I've been calling since yesterday but you decided to ignore my calls. You know how worried we were, we were about to call the police" mom yells through the phone but I can hear the relief in her voice.

Jeez, I didn't mean to worry anybody. I had every intention of coming here and dropping the file Nash said he wanted then head to my parents but one thing led to another and I ended up playing his stupid games. He was here treating me like I'm his making me feel special. How could I have been able to leave. We are not together or anything but I can already see him breaking my heart.

"Moooom heeeey. Look I went to Kace's place after I left the office yesterday and we ended up at the amusement park till late. I'm sorry I didn't check my phone. I didn't mean to worry you" my chippy tone is so fake I cringe.

"How many Kaces do you know Claire because the one I know who happens to be your boyfriend was here a few minutes ago and he said he hasn't seen you in days so where were you really?" she asks in a no nonsense tone.

Why did I think making up a story about where I've been would work on my mom. I feel like I'm back to my tennage years where my whereabouts are always questioned by my parents.

After assuring my mom that I'm fine and will explain everything when I get home I hang up. I don't wanna have another talk like this in like ever. Nash is ruining my good girl image. I don't want to do anything my parents don't approve of. It never ends well trust me I'd know. I need to keep my distance from here on. I wish he wasn't my boss cause then it'll be easier to avoid him.

By now my parents are probably back home from church. I check my messages quickly and there's like twenty missed calls from yesterday up until like a few minutes ago and the guilt starts eating at me. What lie am I going to tell my boyfriend Kace.

I start to grab my things so I can leave. As I start to zip up my bag I feel strong arms wrap around my waist from behind and my body comes alive and my heart starts pumping fast.

"Have brunch with me" Nash whispers nibbling at my ear and my breath catches.

"Nash I can't stay any longer. My parents want to see me" I unwrap his arms from around me turning to face him.

I can't really tell him that they are looking for me because my boyfriend went home looking for me because it'll make me look like a lying cheating girlfriend, which I am. Secondly if Nash finds out Kace and I are still dating it won't end well for both Kace and I.

"I can take you home. You're not fit to drive" he takes my hands in his.

"Nash just stop it okay. I'm a big girl I don't need you driving me around" I start for the door.

"I'm serious Claire. I'm taking the car till further notice" he says stopping me in my tracks.

"What?" I turn and face him.

"Get your health in check then you can have the car again. Give me the keys" he stretches out his hands.

"No" I tighten my grip on my bag.

"I'm saying this as your boss Claire. Do as you're told or suffer the consequences" he threatens.

"You don't get to throw your title around when it's convinient for you. Good bye Mr Stone" I continue to the door.

"Claire..." I don't get to hear what else he has to say before opening the door and slamming it shut behind me.

I'm smiling in victory loving how I so easily defied my boss. It's so exciting. Jeanie would be so proud of me when she hears about this. I just know it. As I ride the elevator down I call Jeanie confirming our rendezvous later today and she's excited. When I get to the ground level I'm surprised to find Nash's bodyguard standing on the counter flirting with another receptionist that wasn't there when I got here yesterday.

"Hey Mr Mike" I smile at him.

"What's up Claire" he blocks my path.

"Um can I pass please" I laugh nervously.

"No can do Claire. The boss wants to see you"

"I just came from seeing him now. Tell him to call me or something" with clenched teeth I try to walk around him but he moves the same direction blocking my path.

"I'm sorry to do this but he requested to see you now" Big Mike's face is apologetic but that doesn't make the situation any better.

"Come take a seat sweetie. He said he'll be here in five. I'm Cathrine by the way" the receptionist smiles.

"I'll stand thanks" I eye Big Mike then the exit.

The guy is muscular and big trying to get past him would be a big challenge. But it's worth a try.

Can't believe Nash sent this giant to keep me from leaving. I couldn't care less how huge his bodyguard is I'm leaving this stupid place one way or another. What Nash thinks about it is his problem not mine. Two can play that game.

"Don't do it Claire. Make this easy for me" Big Mike pleads. It's as if he can read my mind.

"I'm not doing anything. Just standing here minding my own business" I smirk.

Big Mike has another thing coming if he thinks I'll do as his said boss says. Things are about to turn wild up in here.