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Authors: Ella Jade
The Weekend Proposition (16 page)
“I didn’t want to get anyone in trouble. I wasn’t sure how you’d react if you knew Vince let me peek at those logos, much less manipulate them.”
“He presented your designs to us this morning. He’s been trying to contact you, but you won’t take his calls.”
“I forgot to charge my phone. It died on the train this morning. He used my designs?”
“We can’t without your permission. He realized the direction came from you when he saw our picture in the paper today. You’re really good. My grandfather wants to hire you on the spot.”
“He does?”
“Don’t be surprised. He absolutely adores you, but I can’t say that I blame him. Apparently we have the same taste in women.”
“You like my designs?”
“Sweetheart, I told you I like them. They’re precisely what the client wants. If you agree we’ll present them tomorrow.”
“I can work here? In the art department? As a graphic designer?”
“I think that can be arranged. I’m sure Vince will be more than happy to take you under his wing. I think we could use some fresh perspective.”
“I don’t know what to say.” She looked stunned. “I’ve wanted to work here since my freshman year of college. I’ve dreamed about it for years.”
“You don’t have to dream anymore.” He embraced her. “I want you here.”
“I can’t believe this is happening.”
“An extraordinary woman once told me you have to take care of your own.” He wanted nothing more than to make her happy for the rest of his life.
“Did she? She sounds really smart. You should listen to her all the time.”
“I want to take care of you. I want you to be mine.” He kissed her. “I want to be yours.”
“I’ll make you a proposition.”
“Why are you always taunting me?”
“Because it’s my special thing for you,” she reminded him.
“Let me hear it.” He trailed his lips along her jaw knowing he’d give her anything she asked for. “Obviously you know the way to get to me.”
“I’ll let you take care of me, if I can take care of you.”
“You’ll be mine?” He grinned. “Always?”
“Always.” She pressed her lips to his.
“I’ll take that proposition on one condition.”
“Such a negotiator.” She wrapped her arms around his neck. “What’s the condition?”
“You have to accept this.” He reached into his inside pocket and pulled out her bracelet. “Please.”
She closed her eyes and whispered, “I didn’t mean to hurt you when I gave that back.”
“That’s in the past.” He took her wrist. “May I?”
“I accept your condition, Mr. Cannon.”
“Smart girl.” He clasped the hook and kissed the inside of her wrist just as he had when he first placed it on her. “Today’s just the beginning.”
When their lips met he knew in his heart they had a long and exciting future ahead of them. Always.
About Ella Jade
Ella Jade has been writing for as long as she can remember. As a child, she often had a notebook and pen with her, and now as an adult, the laptop is never far. The plots and dialogue have always played out in her head, but she never knew what to do with them. That all changed when she discovered the eBook industry. She started penning novels at a rapid pace and now she can’t be stopped.
Ella resides in New Jersey with her husband and two young boys. When she’s not chasing after her kids, she’s busy writing, attending PTO meetings, kickboxing, and scrapbooking. She hopes you’ll get lost in her words.
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www.ellajadeauthor.blogspot.com
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