The Trouble With Us: A Second Chance Love Triangle (The Forbidden Love 2)

Three hours later, after a delay when taxiing into JFK, we are standing at the curb waiting for Will’s driver.

“So, where to now?” I ask, shrugging my shoulders. “I don’t exactly live in the city.”

“My place.”

“As in your apartment?”

“No, the Four Seasons is my place.”

I’m torn between wanting to go back to the hotel with him but aware I have a paper due tomorrow which counts toward my grades. With everything going on, I haven’t finished it like I had planned to after the Hamptons.

“Slight problem,” I say, then pause, knowing just how greedy Will is in the bedroom, and chances are, I would not make it out alive. “I have a paper due tomorrow, and it counts to my final grade. I was supposed to finish it after the Hamptons, but…”

“I’ll tell you what,” he interrupts me, typing on his phone while speaking. “I’ve just texted you the security code to my building and office. Use my office. No one will interrupt you.”

“But what about you?”

“I’ll be waiting at the Four Seasons.” He tilts his head, gently sucking on my bottom lip, causing my body to ache in delight. “For you…”

“How am I supposed to concentrate knowing you’re at the Four Seasons alone?”

A smirk plays on his sexy lips. “Because good things come to those who wait.”

Our drive into the city consisted of a heavy make-out session in which I almost combusted on the spot. Thankfully, the windows are tinted, and a security screen between the driver and us made it so no one else could see us.

Will threw himself on top, pinning me down, and sliding his hand into my tank while ravaging me with deep kisses. I come up for air when the car stops, and we’ve arrived at his office

“Are you sure you don’t want to come up and join me?” I ask, out of breath, running my fingers along his jawline. “Just one minute is all you need.”

Will laughs, adjusting my bra strap so I look somewhat appropriate.

“Finish your paper. The quicker you get it done, the quicker you can come.”

“Wow,” I drag, unable to hide my smile. “So romantic.”

I exit the car and say goodbye, making my way up to the office, then past all the codes I’m required to enter. When I finally take a seat at Will’s desk, I sit back on the leather chair, remembering the first time I stepped in here and how I felt.

Will was almost a stranger. We made so many memories throughout our childhood, but I had no clue who he was as an adult, surprised to find myself a cocky CEO with a chip on his shoulder. Little did I know he was that close with my father. I guess, even if I had known, it wouldn’t have changed anything between us. We were always meant to be in each other’s lives, and the universe had a funny way of navigating us along the path we were supposed to take.

I begin to think of my father. He’d been in contact with Mom, but I had too many messages and notifications on my phone to even notice if he reached out to me. I decide to make a quick call to him to ease my worry before I start on my paper.

“Hey, Dad.” I wave through the video chat. No surprises he is in his office, dressed in a suit. “Is this an okay time to call?”

“Hello, estranged daughter of mine,” he teases with an arrogant smirk. “I heard you’re back in Manhattan?”

“Back and about to start a paper due tomorrow.”

Dad raises his brows. “Where are you?”

“Will’s office,” I tell him cautiously. “He offered it so no one would bother me.”

“Quite the gentleman,” he replies sarcastically.

“Look, I don’t want to get into an argument. I just wanted to say hello. I miss you and I’m looking forward to coming home next weekend.”

“Remind me again how long you’re back for?”

“Unfortunately, only four days. It might be summer break for everyone on campus, but I committed to Nikki to work full-time. I want to gain as much experience as I can. They’ll be time for parties later.”