Free Take a Chance by Annalisa Nicole Page A

neck and he kisses me just below my ear. Turning around to see him, his smile changes to a look of concern.
    “S orry, was that OK?”
    P lacing the sweetest smile I can manage, I say, “Yes, that was nice. How has your day been so far? You look tired.”
    “My day has been busy . I didn’t sleep very well last night, but I’m fine now that I get to see you. How about you? How is your day?” Just then Charlotte enters the room with lunch.
    “You look beautiful today, by the way. It’s nice to see you without the scarf. I know you’re self-conscious about it, but I have to tell you, you can hardly notice anything and you look stunning. I ordered sandwiches from the deli again, that seems to be our thing.”
    “ Thank you,” was all I could say, hoping he knew it was not only for the food but for the compliment and the encouragement.
    “Saturday , if you are feeling up to it, I was wondering if you would like to accompany me to a benefit I need to attend?”
    Instant fear takes over me . I wouldn’t have anything to wear to a benefit, there’s nothing more I’d like than to spend time with Asher. I would hate to turn him down because I don’t have anything to wear. I don’t want him to think that I don’t want to spend time with him. It was almost like he was prepared for my mini freak out though.
    “I was originally going to take Ava, but she insisted that I take you instead. She has offered to take you shopping Saturday morning to get the perfect dress, my treat of course.”
    “I couldn’t ask you to do that, Asher , that’s too much.”
    “Again with the ask ing. When will you realize that it is my pleasure? Anyway, it’s already a done deal. Ava won’t take no for an answer and neither will I, unless you aren’t feeling well that is.”
    “Well alright, if it’s being insisted by both of you, who am I to argue? Thank you, I would love to go with you.”
    After eating a roast beef sandwich o n rye and vegetable noodle soup, our lunch hour is almost over. Asher cleans up the wrappers throwing them in the trash under his desk. Walking over to me, he reaches out his hands for me helping me up to stand.
    “Thank you for keeping me company during lunch again . I could get used to this,” he says.
    Pulling me into a hug , we both stand there enjoying each other’s warm bodies. Pulling slightly away, he looks into my eyes and kisses me on the lips. It’s not an out of control kiss but sweet and slow. His tongue enters my mouth and I am lost in the moment, until Charlotte buzzes in and tells Asher that his next meeting is waiting for him in reception. Breaking away from the kiss, he walks me to the door. He kisses me one more time.
    “I’ d like to see you again tonight if I can. Can I bring dinner to you and see you again tonight?”
    “I would love that , but you don’t have to keep feeding me. I can go shopping and cook for you, I love to cook.”
    “Don’t worry about it, I love feeding you . I like knowing you are getting more than water and ketchup. If you want after we eat, I can go to the store with you and help.”
    “That sounds really nice. I’ll see you tonight then after work.”
    “See you then. Oh, don’t forget your flowers.”
    Turning back around , I take the flowers from him.
    “D uh, how could I forget? And thank you for these, they’re beautiful.”
    “You’re welcome , and I will see you after work.” With one last kiss I head back to the elevator. Charlotte gives a little wave and has a small smile on her face. I press the down button and I step onto the elevator along with another woman. The doors close and the woman turns to me.
    “N ice flowers, are those from Asher?” the woman says.
    “Yes, they are.”
    Telling her the truth , I’m not exactly sure if our relationship is supposed to be a secret, I didn’t think it was. Asher, Amelia, and Aiden all said it wasn’t breaking any policy, but I need to check with Asher and ask him how he feels about other