Lost in You (#Book 2)

Chapter 17

I came home late last night and didn't even bother undressing. I was too tired to even cook something. I slept through the whole night. Thankfully it's the weekend! Matt seems very happy to have joined the team and very happy to have left his mustachioed co-worker, and the blonde dudes as he likes to call Britney and Nick.

As for Mark, I knew he was a hard worker, but I didn't realize just how much! He's always working. Even when he's exhausted. And here I am relaxing, at home…

I should head over to the office and catch up on all the projects u don't know very well, rather than fantasize about my relaxing weekend. Austin promised to be impartial, and not give me any favors, well he kept his promise!

I would have refused any favors anyway… except for the ones I get when we're alone together. We now work on different floors, which makes it easier to keep things separate. But that doesn't mean I don't think of him all the time.

I am, however, glad we were able to christen my new desk. When things get tough, just the thought of it makes me feel better… There's so much to do in this new job! It feels like I can never take five!

I'm beginning to understand why Austin likes everything to be under control. He doesn't really have a choice. A lot of money, jobs, hence lives, depend on him. He can't make a mistake. Anticipate, plan, execute, check…

The man is incredible! He's a well respected businessman,a passionate lover, a caring brother… how can you not fall for him?

Even if it's a lot less intense, being in a somewhat similar position as Austin's, makes me realize just how tough he has it. It also allows me to understand him better, connect to his life, his world.

If only we had time to see each other though… I miss him terribly! Magically my phone rings. What timing! Austin is calling. Every time I think of him, he makes an appearance! Does he have some kind of superpower as well as everything else?

"Hey, you. So how did your first week go?"

"I'm exhausted, but happy! You're going to have to teach me how to put things into perspective… and probably how to handle my emotions too."

"You have to find your own style of management, the one that works for you, but don't neglect your heart, if it helps you make the right decisions… as long as the biggest part is for me of course."

"That's the plan!" I giggled. "So it's my awful bid going to make me with extra hours on weekends too?"

"No, not this weekend."

"Phew! I thought you'd be needing my skills…" I tease.

"Oh don't worry, I'll need your skills, tonight in my bed."

There is a cure for my exhaustion, Austin William's caresses. "Oh yeah? Can you brief be beforehand?"

"It will be a demanding and intense activity." I can feel my stomach warming up. He's right…. But do am I!

"I don't know if I can…" I said playfully.

"Why?"

"I have responsibilities now, I need to rest."

"I think you need to cut loose. I think you need to clear your head and I think you need me to take care of you." Okay! He knows how to make me shiver with pleasure in just a few words.

I'm so happy he's calling. His deep voice makes me feel good. I used to see and hear him more when I was his assistant, and that was fine by me. I must admit that seeing each other less has one advantage… our exchanges are a lot more intense.

"So tell me, how am I supposed to let loose?"

"There are many ways to do so, but I have one in mind. I'm waiting outside. Want to go for a ride?" 

I don't even get to answer yes or no, that Austin has already hung up. What has he come up with this time? He's so wonderful that his offer just sent a rush of adrenaline through my entire body.

I shower quickly, put on the first thing I find, and rush out the door to meet him. I have a million ideas rushing through my head. He is capable of anything! Eating pasta in Venice, swimming in Bali, shopping in Tokyo… Proposing in Paris!

I'm unable to push aside the usual doubts that come creeping back. I feel a little shaken, torn between the joy of seeing him again and the fear for our future.

Before anything else, we need to talk about us. Were not going to get anywhere by jumping on each other every time we see each other. I need to know what he has in mind for the future.

All these thoughts disappear when I step outside, and I see Austin in his Aston Martin, waiting for me. Maybe it's because I've been seeing too little of him lately, but I feel like his beauty is going to make my head explode. I come closer and realize how lucky I am to be seeing someone like him. I can’t hide the dumb smile I have on my face.

“So, Miss Davis, are you ready to take off?” I’ll follow you anywhere, Austin… I nod, smiling.

Austin gives me an intense kiss, before taking off and it blows me away. His lips are so soft, and his tongue so bold. I’ve been on a roller coaster, ever since meeting him. I feel both dizzy and excited when I’m with him. But all these feelings don’t erase my curiosity.

“So where are you taking me? Dubai, Rio, London? The moon?” I ask all giddy.

“My spaceship is in service, we’re going to have to stay on the ground. Not too far, in fact.”

I squint, looking for a hint on his face as to where he is taking me. His smirk makes my heart melt. “The ocean? The countryside?”

“Let’s just say… that we’re going to look at things from a different point of view.” He looks at me sideways, enjoying my reaction and bursts out laughing when he sees my eyes open wide. “Are you ready to go soaring?”

Depends on what he’s saying… “Well you are quite the player, Mr. William.” I play along with his game. Austin is having fun seeing me struggle. I must look like a little girl looking for her eggs on Easter. Thousands of pictures and thoughts come to mind, but nothing very realistic.

We reach the airport and he drove directly inside from a different passage. I give him a questioning look but he just gives me his boyish grin. God, he looks hot! I know this because we have been on various business trips before and I know we are going somewhere in his private plane.

I enter the familiar plane while the familiar steward and air hostess greet me. I smile at them. I sit opposite to Austin without any questions. Even if I ask him he won’t tell me now I know. I pick up the magazine on the table while he is sipping his coffee.

I don’t know when I closed my eyes and when the plane landed but when I opened them I was in Austin’s arms while he was leading me through the VIP section of the airport. I look up at him and asked “Where are we?”

He smiled but gave me a different answer. “You looked tired so I didn’t wake you up. Is the work load too much for you?”

I deny while shaking my head and ask him to put me down. Suddenly I looked at the familiar looking airport. “Are we in New York?” I ask, my eyes wide. He smiles and kisses at the top of my head.

A wallet is ready with an Audi R8 while Austin tips him generously. Soon we hit the road. I am all giddy in my seat and Austin was enjoying my reaction. I trust Austin to have planned something I’ll never think of.

 “Are you ready for the thrill of your life?” he asks. I tap his shoulder and bite my lower lip. I want to laugh, but I also want to strangle him for keeping me in the dark like this! “I understand that you’ve never visited the Hampton’s…”

“The Hampton's?” Awesome! I’ve always dreamt of going! “Oh! That’s awesome! You’re taking me there, really?” I’ve dreamt of seeing the Hampton's, that small peninsula crowded with billionaires and stars. I’m so lucky! Only New York’s finest get to spend their weekend there. And I’ve been told that the seaside, as well as the countryside, are fabulous.