Misguided Heart (21 page)

For the last couple of days
, I grappled with the decision I knew was inevitable. As much as I wanted Nole, my desire for Sloan was beating out my self-absorbed ex by a mile. As I made my way over to the edge of the couch, I couldn't help but take in the glorious sight of a shirtless Sloan.

Damn, he was sexy!

I took in a deep breath and mustered up enough courage to close the distance. With everything inside of me, I went for it. I straddled his waist after pulling back the afghan, exposing enough skin to get me going. He was still wearing his jeans, but those could be easily removed. My lips started at his chest, making their way up to his neck and then finally his lips. Tiny moans escaped between his lips, making me put everything I had behind this kiss. His lips parted and I took full advantage, exploring his mouth with my tongue.

I think he may have been dreaming
, because at first, he just laid there and now, his arms and hands were all over me. His hands massaged every facet of my body and then came to a stop at my breasts. His eyes fluttered open, and I smiled a wicked little smile. He nodded his head asking for permission and I responded back with a small nod. Without hesitation, his tongue pulled my nipple into his mouth; flicking and sucking on the hard point, making me throw my head back in pleasure. This man was going to be the death of me.

But what a way to go!

Without missing a beat, his hand took over the one nipple and his mouth made its way over to the other. I sat up on him, bringing his eager mouth along with me. When he lifted his head up, pure lust sat in his gaze. I licked my bottom lip slow and deliberate, wanting him to take control like he always did. I got nothing. He sat back on his hands, staring at me sitting on top of him, with a mischievous grin on his face.

Damn it! H
e was going to make me beg!

“T
ake me, Sloan.” I whispered.

“I don't know if I can do that just yet, sweetheart.”

“And why is that?” My hands flew to my hips and I knew how ridiculous I must look.

“B
ecause, you didn't say please.” He winked. Damn him and that wink.

I a
lmost came right where I sat, as he lifted my bottom up to undo his pants. The noise of the zipper had me clenching my thighs closer together. I could remember all of the specific details of our previous romps in the hay, and I closed my eyes in anticipation.

“P
lease, take me Sloan. Now!”

“W
ell aren't we bossy! I think I might have to punish you for that one.”

My eyes went wide as he flipped me onto my back, pushing his pants and boxer briefs onto the floor simultaneously. I took in the sight of his full erection and bit down on my bottom lip. Just as my hands reached out for his length, he was flipping me onto my stomach over the side of the couch. I looked back
over my shoulder, just as his hand came up and then down hard on my ass cheek.

I squeal
ed in both pleasure and pain. He hadn't hit me hard enough to make it hurt, but the shock of it made me jump a bit. His hand came down one last time a little harder this time, making contact with my ass as his other hand slid inside of me. The enormous amount of pleasure had me at the precipice of an overwhelming orgasm. When I looked back this time, his lips crushed into mine. His fingers worked their way in and out of my pussy, while the other hand rubbed my hard sensitive nub. My walls eagerly clenched around his fingers and my mouth fell open as I cried out in ecstasy, letting the orgasm rock through me.

As I was catching my breath, Sloan's fingers slid out of me and I was once again on my back. His tongue darted out, sucking his fingers into his mouth. I
watched, as he tasted me on his fingers, every drop of me. A small smile crept across my mouth as I watched him licking and sucking every last ounce. When he was done, my legs were being bent over his shoulders. Seconds later, with one swift movement, he was pulling me down to meet his rock hard dick.

His fingers separated my folds just as he slid inside of me. I gasped at the length of him and the fullness I felt. He sat back
, grabbing my ankles as he stared into my soul. Our eyes never left one another's and for the second time, my orgasm took over my entire body. He was right behind me seconds later, falling on top of me as his length throbbed inside of me.

When our breathing resumed its normal pattern, he lifted his head slightly capturing my mouth with his.

“Now that's a way to wake a guy up.”

I was done for and falling, hard.

Sloan

Never in a million years did I think it would be possible to feel this way again. After our early morning romp, Aston all but forced me upstairs and into her bed. When I woke up twenty minutes ago, I found her still wrapped in my arms, just as she was when we fell asleep. As much as I didn't want to leave the confines of her bed with her in it, I couldn't help but notice the time and a very whiny dog at the foot of the bed.

“Y
ou need to go out buddy?” I bent over the side of the bed to pet his goofy head.

He let out a small bark and I climbed out of bed, stark naked and let him out the French doors off to the side. Just as the door clicked back into the frame, I felt a pair of small warm hands encircling my waist.

“Good morning.”

Her voice was so damn
sexy first thing in the morning. I smiled down at her, twisting around in her tiny arms. “Yes it is.” I pressed a small kiss to the top her head and picked her up, wrapping her legs around my waist. I carried her over to the bed, but paused when I glanced at the clock on the wall.

“W
e might have to put this on hold for now. Unfortunately, it's about that time.”

“U
gh, I don't want to go to work. Let’s call in sick and stay in bed all day.”

I liked her idea, I really did
, but my father would have my balls if I didn't come in today. “Sweetheart, I would love to stay in bed with you ALL damn day but I have a meeting this morning about the new offices in New York.”

“W
ait! What? What about New York?”

Shit! Me and my damn mouth.

“No one is supposed to know yet. I promise as soon as I know more, I'll secretly tell you.” I winked at her, hoping this would appease her for now. Apparently it did the job, because she was jumping down off of me and heading towards the bathroom.

“H
ey, I'm going to head home and get dressed. I might just have to start keeping a spare suit here, if we are going to keep this up.”

“S
ounds good to me. I'll see you at work?”

“Y
eah, I'll see you soon.” She kissed me on the cheek and closed the door to the bathroom behind her.

I let Bugsy inside before I left, and made it home in rec
ord time. Granted, I didn't live that far from her, but it was still usually about a twenty-minute drive, which I made in twelve. My mind and heart were at odds with each other at the given moment. I wanted so badly to tell her what was going to happen soon, but my heart needed her with me, no matter what the consequences. One way or another, I was not letting this girl get away from me.

When I finally made it into the office thirty minutes later, my father was fuming,
and
waiting for me in my office. I proceeded with caution behind my desk. If my father was pissed, I was about to get a fucking ear full.

“W
hat took you so long to get in this morning? Were you with one of your floozies again?”

“D
ad-”

“H
i. Sorry to interrupt, but you left this in my office yesterday.” Aston quickly dropped my phone on my desk, and scurried out like the building was on fire.

Fuck
me! (Probably not now that she heard that!)

I bowed my head as I leaned forward on my desk
and took in a deep breath. “No Dad, I wasn't with one of my so-called floozies last night. I've actually met a really nice girl, someone I think you would actually approve of.”

“W
ell son, that's wonderful.” Sarcasm was dripping from every word. “It won't matter much longer though. This meeting today is to solidify your position in our New York office, unless you would rather I give it to someone else?”

“N
o Dad, I'm ready. Let's get to this meeting already.” I waved my hand in front of me for him to head out of my office first. I gave a small wave to Ariel, and then my father and I headed out. As we passed Aston's office, I chanced a peak to see what she was doing, but she was nowhere to be found. Hmm, I wonder where she went?

Damn it Sloan. G
et your fucking head in the game!

This meeting was going to be
brutal; I could feel it in my gut. I hadn't prepared myself for the possibility that Aston may not want to go with me. For crying out loud, we had only slept together, we weren't even officially dating. Why did everything in my life have to have strings attached? Especially when it came to girls and my father?

Aston

As I made my way to the office, I was overly excited that Sloan would be the first person I'd get to see today. He had left his phone on my coffee table in the midst of our overnighter, and now I had the pleasure of dropping it off to him, in his office.

Many scenarios played out in my head
, as I envisioned him taking me on his desk, or pushing me up against the door and having his way with me. Either way, I now had a slight bounce in my step thinking about all the possibilities.

Sloan
's father was the last person I expected to see when I pushed open his office door. My smile quickly faded into a frown when I heard Mr. Holden talking about all of Sloan's past “floozies.” Don't get me wrong, I knew he had his fair share of women before me, but I just didn't want to hear about it. I quickly placed his phone on his desk and high tailed it out of there. I wasn't about to get involved in
that
conversation.

I went back to my office, stopping to talk to Annie first. Turns out
, she ended up hooking up with one of the bartenders. The smaller one I had seen her with before she left. He is pre-med at ASU and has six brothers and sisters. When she finished telling me all about her new interest, I politely excused myself and went across the street for some coffee.

Hmmm coffee!

In my self-deprecating state, I didn't even realize that the person in front of me in line, was none-other than Darren. The devil incarnate stood before me, and it took everything inside me, not to run for the door. I ran my fingers through my hair, taming the flyways I knew I must have. He still hadn't looked behind him, and I prayed I was in the clear. As soon as I thought that, he turned and looked directly at me.

“O
h hey, Aston. How are you?”

Was he fucking serious right now? “I'm good, and you? How's your wife?”

Take that asshole!

Score:
Aston 1 The Devil 0

“W
ell, subtlety never was your strong suit. We're actually doing really well. I had a brief lapse in judgment the first night I saw you, but soon realized that you're still the same girl that left me all those years ago.”

“W
ow, bitter much?”

“N
ot bitter, just burned too many times.” He grabbed his coffee and headed towards the door.

“W
ell, maybe next time you get burned, it will be in a bed, while you're sleeping in it.” I turned back around and ordered my coffee. A proud smile crossed my face as I made my way to the end of the counter.

I win!

As I made my way back across the street, I was silently hoping that Sloan and his father would be long gone. I wasn't quite sure what was going on between Sloan and I, but I wanted to find out. As I stepped out of the elevator I looked in Annie's direction, hoping she would understand what I was asking. She shook her head and I took that as a good sign. I half ran into my office, quickly closing the door behind me. Just as I sat down in my chair and slid off my heels, there was a loud knock on my door.

“C
ome in.” I guess, I mumbled the last part under my breath.

“H
ey there beautiful.”

Holy shit. There Nole stood, looking all good and shit. “Um, hey. What are you doing here?”

“I was wondering if you were busy for lunch?”

Shit! Hurry up make up some stupid ass excuse. Just make him go away.

“Well, I actually have some work to get done and I was going to skip lunch. Sorry. Rain check?”
Please say yes
.

“N
o!”

Damn it!

“You're not blowing me off anymore. We're going to lunch whether you like it or not.”

Whatever. “F
ine Nole, we'll go to lunch, okay?” I smiled and nodded. Super! For whatever reason the feelings I once had, and thought I had again for this man, were suddenly nonexistent.

Hmm, interesting!