Free The One Addicted by Alexandra North

Willy’s eye.”     His swivel of his tiny hips is my undoing and I practically choke on my exploding giggle before pondering his words, I suppose Chris is nice looking, if you like that kind thing - letchy, self-absorbed and armed with slippery tentacles.
    “Your eye is wandering already? I thought James had your heart… for now?” I smile, as Colin’s relationships didn’t last longer than a few months usually.  
    “Not at all, James and I are kindred spirits - we both have a love of Rum ha ha but I’m not blind, love - Chris is rather fit - totally straight, but I can have fun trying to corrupt him.”
    “You’re bad but I’d love to be a fly on the wall.” I’ve a feeling Chris’ feelings towards gay men borders on homophobic and seeing Colin torment him during our weekend at The Ashton would be a thrill.
    “I’ll sort The Ashton don’t worry, madam - it’s in good hands. It’s really taking shape. Elysium Interiors has fast become the worst kept secret on everyone’s lips.” He purses his lips and blows me a camp kiss.
    “Yes, all our hard work is finally paying off.”
    A feminine voice hollers across the room. “And on that note we deserve a cuppa to celebrate but will you flick the kettle on Col, as I’ve a delivery here for Ms. Myers.” Her voice takes on a mock snooty tone and I watch as Jackie heads over to my desk her hand gripped around a silver envelope.
    “You can open thisafter you’ve read your email from Sebastian.”
    “I haven’t got an email from Sebastian?”
    “You will have soon.”     My mac dings seconds after her words.
        “Told you.”
    I click open the Mail programme. The second my eyes fall upon his name, my heart begins to hammer within my chest. That’s all it takes. His bloody alliterative name in bold and I’m as weak as a kitten. Clicking the message open I read his words, then confused and needing a better understanding, I re-read them, growing warmer by the second.

    To: Lucia Myers
    Subject: Invitation
    From: Sebastian Silver

    Morning, lady Lu,

    I have to go away on business to Dubai in about 10 days but I can’t seem to tear myself away from you. I want you at my side for the hotel launch party and we’ll mix business with pleasure when I introduce the best Interior Designer in the UK to all the rich Middle East.
    I’ll forward you the info.  

    Check your calendar and get back to me, I understand it may be hard sorting out work and Finn but I’m not taking no for an answer and when we return we’ll make it up to the little guy.

    Always,
    S x
    P.s We fly Saturday - away for one whole week! Jackie will hand you the tickets.

    Sebastian Silver
    CEO Silver Construction

    I open the envelope and as promised, first class tickets to Dubai fall out on to my desk. A week! I can’t leave Finn and Elysium for a week - it is out of the question. It was impossible - wasn’t it? How could I up and leave my son at the drop of a hat - brilliant parenting, and besides, I had several irons in the fire work-wise which needed twiddling persistently to ensure we were on target for their completion dates. No, it was out of the question. No matter how much the thought of Sebastian in swim shorts, dripping with water as he exits the sea, was making me drool…
    “What’s out of the question?” Colin mimics, dropping a cup of tea on my desk and perching a cheek on it.      Did I say that out loud?      “Sebastian has emailed me requesting my presence in Dubai for the launch of his newhotel - apparently he thinks I can work the room and do some serious networking but it’s for a week and we leave in ten days time!”
    “And?”
    I sigh at his screwed up expression, “… and … what about Finn?”
    “I’m sure your mum and dad will help you out, boss - you won’t know if you don’t ask and your sis too. I can always pick up from Crèche and drop at theirs - might be nice to play gay daddy for a day or two?”
    I ponder his suggestions, all