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My stomach flipped with a little bubble of excitement at the thought of being in his arms. My vow of being man-free was being put to a serious test.
“Okay,” I agree, “it will be nice to see The Lounge from the other side.”
Johnny lifted his hand for the bill. It didn’t take long, and we’d paid and were back in his car for the short drive to The Lounge. I could see how busy it was just from looking in the windows as we drove past.
Johnny drove around the back and parked in his allocated parking. Turning the car off, he got out and walked around to my door. My gaze tracked him all the way. Good lord, the man was gorgeous. I wasn’t sure exactly what I was doing with him, but I’d sure like to find out. It had beenforever since I’d felt even remotely interested in a man.
Truth be told, my ex and I’d been drifting apart for a while, especially after we found out that Emy was a girl, not a boy, as he’d thought. He’d seemed to lose interest after that appointment; he still made time for Jackson, though. I guess I stayed because I didn’t want to be alone again. Although, I’m not sure if we would have lasted as he’d become increasingly violent before he left the last time.
One thing that the last year or so had taught me was that I was stronger now than I’d ever been. I’d be fine no matter what, as would my children, because I’d make sure of it.
I’m torn from my thoughts as my door opens, turning my head to look at Johnny only to find him frowning, his gaze concerned as his eyes trace over my features.
“Are you okay,milseán?”
Smiling, I cup his cheek, heart warmed at his concern, “I’m fine, Johnny.”
“Let’s go to the office first. You can call Carly and check on Emy and Jackson,” he declared, helping me down from the car.
That was when I knew that I was done for, thathe’d thought about my children while we were on a date meant everything to me. I’d not been worried about the children at all. I knew Carly and Bren were more than capable babysitters and would have called if they’d needed me, it still warmed my heart that he cared.
“Okay,” I agreed, tucking my hand through his elbow and walking through the back door with him.
It didn’t take me long to call Carly, who assured me that the children were fine and fast asleep. A picture came through and I had to smile. I should have known that Emy would end up with Ben. She adored him; he was so good with all the little ones. Jackson was fast asleep next to Kaleb, as was Mila.
“Thanks, Carly.”
“No worries, Maya. Enjoy the rest of the evening. We’re all camping in the main lounge if you want to peek in when you get back. There’s no rush picking them up as it’s Saturday tomorrow, so I’m only going to the gym at ten not five.”
“Okay, love. I’ll play it by ear depending on what time we get back tonight. Night.”
“Night,” Carly echoed back.
“All good?” Johnny questions.
Looking up from my phone, my breath hitches; he’s leaning up against his office door, hands in pockets, tie loosened, blue eyes watching me. A shiver of lust ran through me at his scrutiny. Johnny’s eyes narrowed at my shiver.
“Cold?” he asks.
“No,” I whisper as he pushes away from the door and prowls over to where I’m standing next to his desk.
“No?” he questions, threading his fingers through my hair and gently tilting my head back.
“No,” I reply, running my tongue over my suddenly dry lips, his eyes tracking the movement before lifting back to mine.
“Are the children okay,milseán?”
“Yes,” I answer.
“Good,” he growls. Bending his head, he whispers in my ear, “I’m going to kiss you now,milseán.”
“Okay,” I agree.
Smiling at my answer, Johnny presses a soft kiss to the corner of my mouth. Lifting his mouth from mine, I part my lips, raise on my toes and seal my lips to his. He wastes no time ingathering me in his arms, his lips firm on mine as he kisses me long and hard. A whimper leaves me as I wrap my arms around him, fingers tunnelling in his hair at the nape of his neck.
Both of us are breathing heavily when we pull apart. “Wow,” I mutter.
“Wow is right,milseán. I’ve waited a long time for a kiss like that.”