Accidental Love (Accidental Hook-Up 1)

I woke up in time to shower and dress in slacks and a white shirt with a gray tie. I slipped my feet into my single pair of dress shoes and hopped in my car, noting the house was quiet. The girls must have been up late. When I parked and walked inside, I headed to the sixth floor and told the blonde I was here to see Tanya. “You got the job?”

“I did,” I replied as she typed something into the computer.

“Congratulations. We should go to lunch to celebrate.” Her smile was dripping with her attempt at seducing me and I just blinked at her. Her face fell when she realized I wasn’t going to respond. “Tanya will be right out.”

I sat down to wait as I considered sending Celia a message. That didn’t make sense since I never did that before. I was staring at my phone and heard a voice say my name. “Remington? I thought it might be you.” I glanced up to see a familiar brunette giving me a knowing smile.

“Oh. Tanya. I didn’t know you worked here.” I stood and slipped my phone into my pocket. She was one of the few women that I slept with more than once just after Jessie died. It was out of convenience but based on the way she was looking at me, she wanted more.

“I have for three years.” She told me as she led me down the hall, shaking her ass in the tight pencil skirt. I wanted to roll my eyes. When we reached what looked like a small conference room, Tanya asked me if I wanted coffee. She set some papers down and I nodded as I glanced into her light hazel eyes.

“That sounds great. I’ll start these. Black is fine, Tanya. Thank you.” I grabbed the pen that was beside the stack and started filling out the information, focused on the work. I saw a cup appear beside me and didn’t look up as I thanked her again, sensing her taking a seat across from me.

“How have you been?” She asked as I smiled faintly.

“I just came back here from Seattle. I worked out there for a while and it’s great to be back.” I replied turning another paper over.

“Maybe we can catch up,” she suggested as I gave her a look of disbelief.

“Not a good idea. We’re coworkers now and I’m seeing someone.” I shot her down as she blinked at me. If this was not even my first day, I didn’t know what to think of a full day here.

“Remington is seeing someone. Who is she? I’ve never heard that about you.” She leaned back as if I was going to tell her a story. I ignored her and finished the papers, sliding them over as she reached for them.

“Thank you,” I told her with a polite smile. “Is there anything else?”

“I don’t think so. I guess we’ll see you in about a week.” She smiled, and I stood.

“See you then.” I left and stopped in to say hello to my new boss. He made me feel like I’d be here for more than being hit on and I went to my car feeling better. I headed home, hoping to see Celia as I smiled. I’d never turned down a woman before due to being in a relationship, apart from Seattle. It felt weird, but those two did nothing for me. Even Tanya, who I’d slept with a handful of times brought no old feelings back. I wondered what it meant as I got off the freeway and headed home.

When I pulled into the garage, I noticed that Brinley’s car was gone. I twirled the keys around my finger as I walked in, looking around. “Anyone home?”

My mom came down the stairs. “The girls went to have lunch with someone.” She smiled. “How did it go?”

“I got the paperwork done and saw my new boss. That was great. I can’t say the same about the reception.” I sat down, loosening my tie.

“What do you mean?” Mom asked, joining me at the table.

“They all flirted with me. It was irritating, Mom. I’m there to work.” I said as she chuckled.

“Girls have been doing that for years. Since when does it bother you?” Mom laughed as I twirled my bottle of water.

“I’m trying to establish a career. I don’t want to deal with that shit.” I glanced up with an apologetic look. “Sorry.”

“You are a great-looking guy, Remy. That’s going to happen, but you can decide where it goes from there. I wouldn’t suggest getting involved with anyone from work.” I rolled my eyes.

“Obviously.”

“Just get settled in and everything will be fine.” She sipped her tea, and I stared at her for a moment. I wanted to tell her about Celia. Mom used to talk about us ending up together when we were younger with Celia’s mom. Was it worth mentioning?