Sexy Secret Santa (8 page)

Epilogue

New Year’s Eve

The office was once again in full party mode. One week made a big difference, however. The last time Molly had been partying with her colleagues, she’d been worried and apprehensive about discovering her Secret Santa. Today she basked in the knowledge she was Josh’s woman.

The first day they returned from their weekend rendezvous, he’d been true to his word and made their relationship very clear to the entire office staff with his multiple displays of public affection. Some were shocked, but Molly was more surprised by the number of coworkers who commented on what a good couple they made.

“Hey Molly, do you want a glass of champagne?” Tanya waved the bottle at her and Molly nodded, grabbing two glasses. After she’d discovered her friend’s involvement to bring her and Josh together, she’d been trying to think of a way to return the favor. Molly was certain there was a spark between Tanya and Victor, and she was determined to fan the flames.

“So how did you convince the partners to throw another party so soon after the Christmas bash?” Josh had told her he wasn’t sure how it had all gone down, but after a closed-door session with Victor, Tanya had gotten what she wanted.

Tanya’s eyes sparked at the question. “I had to sell my soul to the devil is all, so everyone better appreciate my sacrifice.”

“Oh come on. It couldn’t have been that bad.”

Taking the glasses from her, Tanya began to fill them. “You may think that, but you’re wrong. It’s worse.”

Molly laughed. “Please, you know you want to get together with Victor. You just refuse to admit it. Maybe you’d like me to push him in the right direction? Kind of like you did with Josh.”

“Shhh.” Tanya’s eyes widened and her head swung around to ascertain if anyone had overheard. “Is this some kind of payback? Because if so, it’s not funny. Josh and you worked out just fine, remember that.”

“And I appreciate it.” Molly was eternally grateful in fact. It had only been a week, but her time with Josh had been the best of her life. “Is it so wrong for me to want you to be just as happy?”

Tanya frowned. “I’m not in the same situation as you.”

“And what exactly is your situation?”

“That is a story that requires plenty of comfort food, alcohol, a lot more time, and a lot less people around.”

“I’m not letting you off that easily. We need to plan a girls’ night out.”

“Deal. Now why don’t you take these” ‑‑ Tanya returned the two glasses, now filled with bubbly, to her ‑‑ “and go find your man.”

Molly chuckled. “Will do.” She left the workroom and headed toward Josh’s office, knowing he’d still be in there, working diligently while everyone else was partying. As she passed her cubicle, she was brought to a halt by a gift bag sitting on the desk. Christmas was over, so who could be leaving her a gift? Of course one name immediately came to mind. Hooking her pinkie through the strings, she hefted the bag and continued on to Josh’s office.

The door was ajar as she approached. “Knock, knock.”

“Hey, Molly mine, come on in here.”

She pushed open the door and entered the office before closing it behind her with her foot. The need for a little privacy was on her mind. “I brought you something to drink.”

Josh took a glass from her and they clinked them together before they both took a sip. “Happy New Year.”

“And a Happy New Year to you too.” Molly leaned over the desk to brush her lips over his. She’d become a little bolder in the last few days. Even so, he didn’t seem satisfied with the light caress. He took her glass from her and placed it as well as his own off to one side of the desk. Then, hooking his hand behind her neck, he deepened the kiss, sweeping his tongue into her mouth to swirl and dance with her own.

Molly moaned into his mouth and dropped the gift bag, bracing her hands on the desk. His touch continued to make her melt, and she forgot everything around her. She was ready to crawl onto the desk and let him do whatever he wanted. It wasn’t as if they hadn’t fooled around in the office before. In fact, the possibility of being caught was a thrill she’d come to love. To her frustration, though, Josh broke the kiss and pulled back.

“I see you found something on your desk.”

Her disappointment disappeared and she smiled. “I certainly did. I wonder who would have left me such a gift.”

“Maybe if you look inside you’ll figure it out.”

“Maybe I should come over to that side of the desk and we’ll look at it together.”

Josh sat back in his chair and patted his lap. “Sounds like an excellent plan to me.”

Scooping up the gift bag, Molly was soon around the desk and settled on his lap. He’d more than assured her of his pleasure in her body and she’d slowly but surely begun to shed her inhibitions about her weight.

With an eager grin, Molly slowly opened the bag. She wasn’t in a big rush, because she knew whatever the gift was it would be something they’d both enjoy. The most important thing was that they were starting the New Year together. Everything else was just icing on the cake.

THE END

Liz Andrews

Liz Andrews is a critically acclaimed, multi-published author who enjoys writing erotic romance almost as much as she enjoys reading it. A romantic at heart, Liz is a fierce believer in happily ever after and heroes who make the heart swoon. When not writing, the Ohio native enjoys reading, going to the movies and hosting dinner parties for her friends.

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