Jason took a look at his cell phone and smiled, seeing that it was Catherine. He hadn't seen her in over a week, not since their crazy hook up at the house viewing. And now that he'd put in an offer, he knew she'd have to answer his call. So, drawing in a breath, trying his best to sound cool, he answered, "Hey, Catherine."
Thankfully, he could actually hear the smile in her voice as she responded, "Hi, Jason, how are you?"
Deciding to be honest, he told her, "Anxious to get into my new house, and hoping to see you again."
"Well, then you're in luck, at least about the house. I'm happy to tell you that your offer was accepted, and in another month the house will be yours."
Sitting forward at his desk, thrilled at the news, he smiled. "Wow, that's terrific. And what about the furnishings, did they go for that, too?"
"For the most part, yes, they did. I have a list of what they'd like to exclude, mostly personal stuff and a few family heirlooms. So, um, if you could swing by my office, at your convenience, I could leave the paperwork for you to sign at the front desk."
Smiling to himself he could read her like a book, and it was pretty clear she was trying to avoid him. But that wasn't going to fly, not after the kind of heat they'd generated together. Trying his best to sound convincing, he told her, "Yeah, trouble is, I've really been slammed with work lately," which wasn't a total lie, since he had lots of stuff going on and more new contracts than he could even believe. So he said, "Don't suppose you could drop them by here, maybe sometime tonight - at your convenience, of course."
Catherine rolled her eyes, heaving a sigh. Then tiredly pinching the bridge of her nose, she asked, "Uh, you can't find the time to drop by here, even sometime in the next few days?"
Enjoying their little verbal sparring match, he said, "No, not really. But if you could come by my office tonight, we can get everything signed, and get this deal underway."
Finally, giving in, knowing when she was defeated, she said, "Sure, of course. I can do that."
"Great," he said, flashing a triumphant smile.
"And, Jason?"
"Yes, Catherine."
"You know I'm only coming to sign the paperwork, and nothing else, right?"
"Of course." But he still couldn't get the naughty grin off his face now that he knew they'd be together again.
"Fine - just as long as you know that."
"Catherine?"
"Yes, Jason."
Still smugly grinning to himself, he quietly murmured, "See you soon."
Once she hung up, she knew if she sent her assistant he sure as hell wouldn't be seeing her any time soon. But then she hated the thought of looking like a coward. So, she'd just have to pull on her big girl panties and face him down. After all, he was practically a kid, only a three older than her eldest son. But squeezing her thighs together tight, recalling how he'd made her feel - only the best she'd ever felt, she knew he couldn't be that easily dismissed, no matter how hard she tried.
Blowing out a breath, nearly fanning herself as all the kinky naughty things they'd done to each other in that house ran through her head - at least before she knew who he was, and how inappropriately young, she reminded herself that this was just business - and nothing else - at least she hoped.
Of course with him not quite twenty-seven, and her almost forty-two, no matter how hot, she'd made up her mind that he was just too young to even consider having anything with. But still, she couldn't hold back the full body-shiver as all the crazy kinky things he'd done to her just wouldn't stop playing out in her mind, getting embarrassingly wet. Still, she told herself, it was just a house sale, and she'd done enough of those. So, she just wouldn't let him intimidate her, or convince her to do anything she didn't want to do.
Trouble was there were just so many things she'd loved doing with him, and so many more she'd been dying to try - at least until she decided she could never see him again.
Her mind swimming, finally giving her head a firm shake she got to her feet and grabbed the folder with his sales contract, straightening her spine. Might as well get it over with. And then she'd finally be able to move on and put this whole crazy thing behind her.
Jason's office was on the top floor of a modern high rise office building on the outskirts of the city, not far from the house he was buying, which she imagined was probably part of the appeal. But the house he'd just bought was also an absolutely beautiful home that she knew he'd love, since she'd basically fallen in love with it herself. And hopefully one day, he'd find the right woman to share it with. Someone more his age, and someone she also hoped would deserve him. Because despite everything, there was no getting around the fact that he really was a terrific guy. Super-hot, funny, with a body that wouldn't quit, and wow, the tricks he knew in bed - any woman would be lucky to land him - she sighed - but unfortunately that woman would never be her.
Once she arrived, the guard working security in the lobby quickly unlocked the private elevator, allowing her upstairs. And when she got up to his office suite, his receptionist appeared to be gone for the night, so poking her head into a few doors, her heart nearly stopped in her chest when she found him in his office with his head down, studying a document, looking so damn hot in a pale-blue dress shirt, sleeves rolled up exposing his tanned nicely muscled forearms, tie loose around his neck, and his hair as always, carelessly tussled. Having a moment to observe him before he looked up, she had to say, no matter his age, he was definitely one fine looking man. And that sexy G-Q beard didn't hurt any, either.
Finally, sensing her looking, Jason lifted his gaze, and re-focusing his attention on her, he began to smile, instantly giving her that sultry heart-stopping grin that always got to her. "Hey, Catherine, good to see you again," he said, getting to his feet, and walking over to the door to greet her.
Although she held out her hand, he ignored it and pulled her in for a hug, murmuring against her ear, "Hey, no need for formality with me." Then tipping up her pretty face, he pressed a soft little kiss to her mouth, holding her gaze for what felt like forever, till he finally released her and stepped back. "Please have a seat," he said, gesturing at the guest chair at his massive rosewood desk.
Easy for him to say there was no need for formality, when her knees were shaking so badly she could hardly walk after just one harmless little kiss. But the problem was there was nothing harmless about him. Way too sexy and smooth for his age, he'd gotten to her big time in the few hours they'd spent together naked in that house, and now just looking at him again, she could hardly think straight.
Smiling at her, he said, "If you're hungry, I just ordered some pizza and a salad, so if you wanted we could have a bite together."
Shaking her head, she said, "No, sorry. I've got a date."
When she noticed the flicker of disappointed in his eyes, she knew she had to be honest. Never one into playing games, she clarified, "With my son, Eric. I'm sure you remember him."
Looking relieved, he said, "Oh, yeah, of course. How's he doing?"
"Actually, he's just graduated from college with an electrical degree, so I'm taking him out for dinner to celebrate him landing his first job."
He smiled warmly at her. "You know, you were always the nicest mom."
Already feeling flustered around him, she found she couldn't even meet his gaze. Especially when he said things like that, reminding her that she'd known him since he was a boy growing up with her sons. And even all grown up it still felt awkward to be with him again, probably since he'd gone down on her, not only once but twice in the few hours they'd been in that house together - never mind all the rest of the kinky stuff they'd gotten up to.
Finally, remembering why she was here, she got out the paper work for his house and set it on his desk, telling him, "There you go. Now all you have to do is sign." And then she could leave - hopefully with her sanity intact.
Glancing at the document, he'd have to blind as a bat not to see all the sticky little red arrows, clearly indicating where he needed to sign, but playing dumb was sometimes fun, and often advantageous, so doing his best to keep a straight face, he looked at her blankly and asked, "Where would you like me to sign?"