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Remember, I m taking tomorrow off instead to take my husband to the doctor?
That s right, I m sorry, I forgot. Thank you for making banana bread, it smells delicious. I said as
I took my coffee and sat at the table.
It will be ready in about 5 minutes. You seem like you re in a great mood today. Is there any
special reason why? she smiled.
I got the impression from her smile that she knew about Ellery. I m sure Denny told her; those two
seem to tell each other everything.
The charity function is tonight, and I m attending it with a very beautiful woman, I answered as I
opened my laptop.
Very good, Connor; I hope you enjoy yourself tonight, Claire smiled as she set the plate of
banana bread on the table.
I smiled and thanked her. I checked my emails and started to answer a few of them when a text from
Ellery came through to my phone.
Hi Connor, it s me Ellery. Thank you for the beautiful dress, but it s too much, and I don t feel
right accepting it.
I smiled because I knew she loved it. I wanted to make her feel like a princess tonight, even if she s
just a friend.
You re welcome, and it s not too much, see you at 6:00 pm sharp, I replied.
I was anxious to see what dress she picked out. They were all stunning, but the strapless black lace
was my favorite. I could picture that dress, hugging her small silhouette, and with her breasts uplifted,
forming a sexy cleavage. I picture her hair in curls that cascade over her shoulders and her smile
when I pick her up. Damn that smile. I instantly became very aroused and needed to go upstairs to
take care of myself. This has become a daily habit since I haven t had sex in a while. How the hell
was I going to control myself with her tonight?
I put on my tuxedo, fixed my hair, and put on my Armani cologne. Why the hell was I getting so
nervous? I put my cufflinks on and headed downstairs. My phone rang. I took it from my jacket, and
saw that it was my mother calling.
Hello, mom, I answered.
Connor, darling, we won t be attending the charity. I need you to send our apologies to everyone.
Why? What happened? I asked.
Nothing to worry about darling; we re all sick with the flu.
I m sorry, mom, is there anything you need?
No, Connor, just give our apologies and have a nice time.
Call me if you need me or anything, I made her promise.
I made my way to the garage where Denny was waiting for me. I slid into the back of the limo and
took in a deep breath. Denny looked at me through the rearview mirror.
Are you ok, Connor? he asked.
I m fine, Denny. Let s go pick up Miss Lane.
We pulled up to the curb of her apartment building. I got out and walked up to the door, then
knocked and waited for her to answer. The moment the door opened, I took in a sharp breath at the
sight of Ellery standing there in my favorite dress. An intoxicated feeling came over me as she smiled.
Damn that smile.
Were you afraid that I d get mugged between my door and your car? she smirked.
Very funny, Ellery, I smiled at her.
She nudged my shoulder playfully, and I nudged her back. I opened the door for her, and she
gracefully slid into the seat. I climbed in and sat beside her. I grabbed a glass and handed it to her as I
poured champagne into it. Once again, my heart began beating faster than normal, and my palms were
sweaty. I held my glass up to her.
You look beautiful, Ellery. What a lovely dress, I said.
Thank you, Connor. I was hoping you d like this one, she winked as she held up her glass to
mine.
She was exquisite. The dress hugged her just like I d pictured it would, framing her small petite
body. Her soft curled hair was in an up do that featured her elongated neck as small diamond teardrop
earrings hung perfectly from her ears. I subtly took in her scent as it filled the enclosed space we
were in. Needless to say, it was arousing me. I could tell this was going to be a long night.
Denny pulled up to the entrance of the hotel and got out to open Ellery s door. I walked around to
her side, took her hand, and helped her out of the limo. Her hand was warm and soft, and fire ignited
throughout my body when I touched her.
Do you think that you can behave yourself tonight? I smirked as I held my arm out to her.
I don t know, but I can t make any promises, she smiled as she wrapped her arm in mine.
We walked into the hotel and straight down the hallway to the Grand Ballroom. It was one of the
most elegant ballrooms in New York. I need a drink, and I need one now.
What can I get you from the bar? I asked.
I ll take a glass of white wine, please.
I told her to wait at the table as I went to the bar and got our drinks. I gave her the glass of wine
while I steadily drank my scotch and admired the most beautiful woman in the ballroom standing
before me. I saw a good friend and colleague of mine, Robert and his wife, standing at the other side
of the room. I lightly touched Ellery s elbow and escorted her to where he and his wife were
standing.
Good evening, Connor, Robert said as we shook hands.
Hello, Robert, Courtney, I would like you to meet a friend of mine, Ellery Lane.
You have beautiful friends, Connor, he smiled as he lightly kissed Ellery s hand.
I gave a small smile and watched as Courtney eyed Ellery up and down. Courtney and I had a bit of
a history, and it left her bitter. She fell hard and wanted more, but I had nothing to give. Robert put his
arm around me and led me off to the side where the women couldn t hear us.
Connor, Ashlyn is coming. I just thought you should know, he said.
What? I thought I told you to make sure she wouldn t be here, I snapped.
I did make sure, but then she went and swooned George Frankel, and he fell all over the
opportunity. You know how he is with beautiful women.
Damn it, I shook my head.
We walked back to where Ellery and Courtney were standing. I put my hand on the small of
Ellery s back and escorted her back to the table. I needed to try and find Ashlyn before she saw
Ellery. I pulled the chair out for her and excused myself to the restroom.
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