Reed's Reckoning

“Reed Matthews, what a pleasure to have you visit us today. I’m Phillip Green, Bank President.”

The name clicks as Ari’s boss and I shake his hand back. “I’m actually here to surprise Ari, and we have some business that needs a notary.”

“Well, follow me. I’ll take you back to her office and make sure our notary is still here.”

Ari is on the phone with her back to the door. She is standing with one knee propped on the chair giving off a perfect view of her tight ass. The heels she has on are hot pink, and I instantly think about her in nothing but them, bent over in front of me. The idea sends a signal to my cock, which immediately starts to stiffen in my shorts. Jesus! She’s not even looking at me and I get hard for her.

Phillip coughs softly and she swivels around with a look of surprise. When she sees me, her face widens and I get the dimples. She finishes the call and then walks around the desk.

There is no talking at all before I pull her to me and kiss her gently, aware her boss is watching.

“Hey, babe, thought I’d surprise you.”

“You did, I’m glad you’re here, it’s been a rough day.”

“Well, hopefully I can make it better. That little project I’ve been working on is almost done. We just need a few signatures notarized.”

Her eyes grow wide and tears start to form. “Really?”

I nod my head to confirm.

“Phillip, these papers are pretty confidential, do you mind notarizing them? I’m not sure anyone else needs to know about this.” She looks at him.

He grins and agrees then goes to get his stuff. I get out all the papers for us to sign and pull her into me as I sit. Her arms go around my neck and she rests her forehead against mine. We don’t say anything just hold onto each other.

“Shit, it is true. I thought I still had a chance.” I turn around to see a guy standing in the doorway with a crowd around him. My protective instincts kick in when I see the way he looks at Ari.

“Yes, Jay, I told you we were seeing each other.” She laughs at him.

Seeing each other? That’s how she describes us?

She moves off my lap and pulls me up with her. She introduces me to everyone and the conversation immediately goes to last season and my recovery. I talk easily with these guys, but hold Ari possessively in front of me with my hands on her waist. Every time she tries to step away, I get closer. Finally, when it’s obvious I’m not letting her go, she leans back, and I put my chin on her head. Phillip comes back and we all talk for a few more minutes until Ari’s phone starts ringing. Everyone disperses, and we sit at her desk while she tells her assistant to hold all calls for a bit.

We tell Phillip the nature of the legal forms and he congratulates us. He seems like a cool guy and genuinely happy for us both. When we’re done, he tells Ari to take the rest of the day off and celebrate. While she packs up her computer bag, I text my lawyer that I will be overnighting the papers today.

Ari goes to make copies of all the paperwork and send the package. I sit back at her desk and watch the activity in the lobby. The receptionist is clearly still checking me out. She smiles slyly and bends over several times to pick things up giving me a view of her cleavage. I play with my phone to occupy my time and give her the hint I’m not interested.

An idea forms in my head and I send a short message to Luke and Sophie. When Ari is done, we leave the bank and I follow her back to her house.

“Ari, I’m taking us out tonight to celebrate. Then tomorrow I have a surprise for you. It’s in Jacksonville, so I want to stay at my place tomorrow night.”

“What about Katy?”

“What about her? She’ll be fine by herself and Luke’s going to be around if she needs anything. I already asked him.”

“When?”

“He, Sophie, and Katy are meeting us for dinner. We’re celebrating as a group. Just as we should have done all those years ago. Rebuilding memories, Ari, it’s all part of my plan.”

“I like that idea.”

“Good, now, I want to have a private celebration before we have to go to the daycare.”

“I like that idea too.” She walks towards her room shedding clothes the whole way.

“You are not, I repeat, ARE NOT buying me a new car!” Ari stomps her foot and throws her hands in the air again. I lean against my truck with my arms crossed and watch her with amusement. Davis is running around the lot and the salesman is trying to hide his smirk.