Page 5 of Erotic Behavior (Observant Behaviors)

“If she didn’t submit her paperwork, then I can’t bid on her.It doesn’t matter how much money I have.”

My phone rang before Leo could continue aggravating me.

“Yeah.”

“Mr.Haynes, I have some good news.It turns out Raven Wessex submitted her paperwork.It was just after midnight.She will be available at the next auction on July 15th.”

“That’s not acceptable.”

“But sir, our policy states —“

“I don’t give a fuck what your policy is.If you don’t have her listing up for tonight’s auction, I will buy your entire company and shut it the fuck down.Do you understand me?”

“Yes, sir.”

“Is there someone else there that I need to talk to?”

“No, sir, I will take care of it.”

I slammed the phone again and smiled.

“She’s in?”

“She’s in.”I wanted to jump up from my desk and fist pump into the air, but I didn’t want Leo to have that kind of clout over me.I’d never hear the end of it.

“Well, congrats man.Looks like you’ll be married in no time.Maybe then you’ll stop being such a dick all the time.”

“I’m not a dick.”

“Tell that to the receptionist sitting out front.She looked terrified when I walked up and told her I was here to see you.”

“That’s because you look terrifying, not because I’m a dick.”

“Not true.I dressed fancy to come here.”

I looked over at Leo.He was covered in tattoos that crept up his neck and out the sleeves of his shirt.He had on a pair of dark washed jeans and his riding boots that were covered in mud.

“That’s dressed up?”

“I don’t exactly have the kind of job that requires a three-piece suit.”

“Whatever.”

My phone rang again, and he rolled his eyes and stood to leave.“Call Ares about that property if you can’t get in touch with their realtor.And good luck tonight, lover boy.”

I threw my letter opener at him and hit the door as he closed it.

“Hello.”

“Hey, it’s me.I need you to come to the house.She’s out of her mind again, and it’s scaring William.”

A Forever Match

Raven

Calwaslonggoneby the time Talia and I woke up.I wasn’t surprised, really.He had a tendency to drop in drunk, then wake up semi sober and regret his decision to come over.I spent most of the morning listening to Talia bitch at me for letting him stay.Apparently letting your alcoholic cheating ex sleep on your couch was a big no-no in her books.I just nodded my head and agreed with her as if it weren’t the millionth time we had the conversation.I got her point the first time, but back then I was still hoping that we would somehow get back together.Now I was just happy that I would be gone for the next five years.Maybe he’d straighten his life out and find someone new.I didn’t wish the worst for him, but I wanted him to leave me alone.

“Ready?”I looked up and found Talia standing in my bedroom door.“The car is here.”