The following week, Kayla was sitting in her office thinking about Myles and how she was now somebody’s girlfriend. Dr. Feelgood’s girlfriend. She blindly stared at the financial report that Rachel had created for the firm, but her mind remained miles away. Before she could get too caught up in her thoughts or the report, the door to her office opened and in walked the object of her affection.
Standing in her doorway with a huge grin on his face and the most beautiful bundle of tulips ever—was Myles. “Good afternoon Honey Bee, I was thinking about you all morning and decided to treat you to lunch and since you’re here instead of at home resting, it will have to happen here. This will count as our first date, and I’m hoping that you’ll enjoy it. I know I will if for no other reason but my being able to be in your company.”
Kayla sat in her chair smiling back at him, warmed by his words and sweet gesture. But before she could respond a ping on her computer caused her to remember that she had a meeting scheduled in five minutes. “Myles, I only came in for today as I had to grab a few things and I lost track of time. And I’m sorry, but I have a meeting in five minutes and I won’t be able to do lunch. Can I get a raincheck? I’m so sorry you drove all the way here to have my schedule foil your plans.”
Laughing, Myles said, “Baby, I am your meeting. If you look at your calendar, you’ll see that your assistant set up the meeting with a potential client but didn’t provide a name.” He smirked and motioned for her to look at the invite closely.
Kayla opened that reminder and sure enough, what he said was true, how did she miss that when she accepted the invitation? Come to think of it she didn’t, the meeting just appeared on her calendar last week, ironically two days after she and Myles agreed to date. “Myles, I—uh….” She was at a loss for words on how he had convinced her tough as nails assistant to go along with his plan.
His blue eyes sparkled as he grinned at her. “You’re wondering how I managed to get on your calendar without giving too many details to your assistant. Well sometimes, it pays to have friends in high places. Rachel helped me out. So now that we got that out of the way, come here,” he said as he sat the flowers on the mini table inside her office.
Kayla stood up and walked to Myles as he slowly made his way to her. When they reached each other, she leaned up in search of his lips but instead of kissing her, he hugged her to him. For a second, she just stood there but after a few minutes, inhaling his scent and the strength of his arms her shock began to wear off and she allowed herself to be in the moment.
As she laid her head on his chest, she decided that this hug was unlike any she’d ever received from a man in the past. This embrace caressed and comforted her. It removed the stress from the day. It made her feel loved and protected. And just when she felt as if he would step back, he squeezed her tighter as if he knew she just needed to be held a little while longer. With a deep sigh, Kayla welcomed this sweet embrace from the man she had the pleasure of calling her own.
“Sometimes, a hug can give you more intimacy than a kiss, and I want you to know that I’m more than able to give you everything that you need, Honey Bee.” He leaned down and kissed her softly on her lips. Stepping back he said, “Are you ready for lunch now?”
Kayla had gotten lost in the embrace, the feelings it gave her, and the words he’d spoken to her. She’d never had anybody give her a simple hug that felt so intimate. “Uh, yeah…I’m ready for lunch.”
Grinning, Myles took her hand and walked towards the door. “Well, let’s get you fed.”
Kayla’s mind was all over the place as she wondered where he was taking her. As they walked out of her office, she didn’t see her assistant and wondered where she was hiding. But as they continued walking, she noticed that the floor was eerily quiet which was unusual for this time of day. “Myles, did you tie up my employees in some dark room or something? Where is everybody?”
Myles laughed hard. “I’m not sure where your employees are,” he said winking at her.
As they turned the corner heading to the conference room, a group of people stood around the double doors gaping into the room.
Kayla was getting antsy and seeing a group of her employees that also included her assistant and Rachel, she wondered what was going on. “Marsha, Rachel, you two have some explaining to do!”
Rachel winked at Myles. “Well, Ms. Banks, some things are worth the explaining. Enjoy your lunch. Show’s over people, back to work everyone.” She ushered the crowd back to their designated areas.
Just outside the conference room, Kayla heard soft jazz playing. “Myles, what did you do?”
Letting her hand go, he waved at the doorway. “I wanted our first date to be unconventional as well as different. Since we both have such demanding schedules, I wanted you to have a reminder of me every time you enter your workspace. Follow me.”
Kayla’s steps halted as soon as she entered the conference room. This particular room was for small meetings and typically contained a round table with six chairs. But right now, the roundtable was set up like a restaurant with a two-person table setting. The centerpiece was more tulips, but there were other flowers mixed in. It was a beautiful arrangement. She walked to the chair that Myles stood at, waiting for her to approach and sit down. Before she got to the chair, she noticed a guy with a saxophone in the corner playing soft jazz. And next to the saxophonist was a waiter who stood beside a food and beverage cart. Kayla’s mouth opened and closed twice before she could form words. “Myles, when did you plan this? I-I can’t believe you p-planned this f-for me,” she stuttered out.
“Honey Bee, all I needed was a yes from you that you’d be mine. Once I had it, I began making plans to show you that I can be bigger than my uh…you get the drift and definitely no pun intended. I wanted you to know that I meant every word I said last week. Now can you come here and sit, so we can share a meal together?” He held his hand out for her. Once she reached the chair and sat down, he leaned down and kissed her before going to his seat.
Later that evening, Kayla laid in her bed feeling tingly and almost giddy as she replayed the day’s events. Myles had spared no expense with their lunch date. They dined on an Italian feast that was amazing. There was a selection of chicken parmesan, lasagna, chicken and shrimp Alfredo, salad, and breadsticks. Instead of wine, they sipped on strawberry lemonade because Myles didn’t want her employees to think she was anything but professional in the workplace. Once they had finished their meal, he took her in his arms where they slow danced to the soft jazz melody being played by the talented saxophonist.
Remembering how it felt to be wrapped in his arms as they swayed to the music, her phone rang. Smiling, she answered, “How’d you know you were on my mind? You really made my day wonderful. I appreciate everything that you did Myles.”
“You don’t have to thank me Honey Bee. It was my absolute pleasure. Spending the afternoon with you was my greatest reward. How’s your ankle feeling, our dancing didn’t cause you any pain did it? I think your recovery is coming along nicely, but I can come over and give you a foot massage if you like?”
Smiling from ear to ear, Kayla burrowed deeper in her bed and wiggled her ankle a little to test the feeling. “Um, it feels okay, but I certainly won’t turn down a foot massage. I just hate for you to drive all the way here. Aren’t you home?”
“Actually, I’m already in route to your house. I was just giving you a slight heads up. I will be there in about thirty minutes. Head down to the living room, that way you’ll be down there when I arrive. See you in a bit baby.” He hung up.
Twenty-five minutes later, Myles knocked at Kayla’s door, anxious to see her beautiful face. Five minutes passed, and she still hadn’t opened the door which caused him to worry. He pulled his phone out, dialed her number and knocked on the door again. About the fourth ring, Kayla picked up the phone sounding as if she was wrestling with Mr. Sandman. Laughing, he lowered his voice, “If you open the door Honey Bee, I can make you feel better than the dream you were having.”
Finally, she opened the door apologizing. She only had on a sheer tank and boy shorts with the words “sexy” stitched in hot pink across her bottom. “I’m sorry babe, I must have fallen asleep. Hopefully, you weren’t waiting too long.”
Myles had lost his tongue and the ability to talk as he gazed at her hard nipples through the sheer top and as his eyes traveled down, he almost drooled shamelessly. “Damn,” he muttered under his breath. “I realize you were sleeping, but you do realize you are wearing next to nothing right?” He quickly walked through, shutting the door, so no one would see her. How in the HELL am I going to get through this night without devouring her? Shit! To her, he said, “Come on, let me get your ankle situated.” He bent down and picked her up heading to her bedroom.
Once he entered her room, he gently lowered her to the bed and proceeded to inspect her ankle. “It’s looking good baby and healing rather nicely.” With that, he began a slow but sensual foot message that had her moaning softly. The sounds she made reminded him of what happened when they had sex, and he was having trouble focusing. But he was determined to not break their agreed upon no sex rule.
Kayla laid back and enjoyed the magic of Myles’ hands on her ankle and foot. Instead of just focusing on the injured ankle, he proceeded to massage the left foot and ankle as well. And she had dozed off, feeling relaxed and comfortable.
Laughing to himself, Myles lowered Kayla’s left foot and just stared at her sleeping form. She looked peaceful and almost angelic. He decided to stay over, so he wouldn’t have to wake or disturb her. He proceeded to remove his clothes and shoes. Climbing in behind her, he wrapped her in his arms hugging her to his chest. He felt a calm that he’d never had before and decided he could sleep like this for the rest of his life. With that last thought, he too, drifted off into a peaceful sleep.