Our Way

“Okay.” I put my hand on my chest. “My heart is racing.”

“Don’t be nervous, and remember: there is a better job waiting for you. You can walk out any time you want.”

I roll my eyes. “Yes, Dad.”

He chuckles. “See you at five.”

“Okay.”

He stays on the line, as if not wanting to hang up.

“Nathe?”

“Yeah, baby.”

“Thanks for calling.” I smile. “It means a lot.”

“Yeah, well, you mean a lot.”

My heart swells.

“See you tonight, have a good day.” He hangs up, and I close my eyes.

Let’s do this.

Forty minutes later, I take the elevator to level 7.

“Hello.” I smile as I walk into reception.

The young girl’s face lights up, and she jumps up from her seat. “Eliza, come through. I’m Lexi.”

“Nice to meet you.”

“Come with me. Dr. Morgan is in his office.” She leads me down the hall and knocks on an office door.

“Come in!” he calls.

Lexi opens the door. “Eliza is here, Dr. Morgan.”

He stands from his seat, “Thank you, Lexi.”

She nods and leaves me alone with him.

“Lovely to see you again, Eliza,” he says. We shake hands, and his eyes linger on my face.

Oh shit, it’s there again. I instantly feel his attraction to me, and I have to admit it, he is kind of cute. I was hoping I imagined it last time.

“I’m nervous.” I smile as I clutch my bag in my hands.

He gestures toward the door. “You have nothing to worry about.” I follow his lead and walk out of the office. “This way.” He gestures down the corridor. “You’re in very safe hands here.”

I wish he hadn’t told me he was attracted to me because now everything that comes out of his mouth sounds sexual.

Reason 969 why I need to get laid.

He opens a door. “This is your office.”

I look around in awe. The room has dark carpet and a huge chandelier. There’s also a large silver, gilded mirror, and a mahogany desk.