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to the story they were told to say. I listen to my bedtime play list, which has soothing songs on it and I drift off to sleep thinking about how much Dean wins again.

Chapter 9
     
              My alarm goes off and it’s a bright morning. I need to get out of this bed, showered and in to work. I need to keep my mind busy so that I don’t think about James. It’s been four days since I saw him last and he hasn’t made any contact with me what so ever. He invaded my sleep last night again, looking all hot and sexy and making love to me on a beach with the sun burning down on us. I have to shake this off. I have a fast shower and get ready for work. I can’t stomach breakfast so I skip the kitchen and go straight to my car. I’m at work on time and I walk through reception, giving Bella a big hug. “Morning, how’s Cassidy doing?” I smile at her and explain that Cass is fine; she is healing and she will be back to her normal self very soon. I see Carlos and I walk over to him; he looks pissed off.
    “Morning Carlos” He turns .
    “Follow me , please.” Great what have I done now? I know that Mrs Silver gave me a few days off due to Cassidy being in hospital, but I have worked hard since I came back, and I don’t think I have done anything wrong.
    I follow Carlos into his studio and he shuts the door behind me. I turn and face him , “What’s this about, have I done something wrong?” A cheeky grin spreads across his face and I smile with him, my shoulders sagging in relief.
    “No honey, you haven’t . I just wanted to talk to you about a very big contract that we have coming up and see how Cassidy is doing?” Ok, I’m intrigued. “Come, sit down.” I follow Carlos over to the sofa in his studio and I tell him how Cassidy is doing. “Right. I know that you haven’t worked for us that long, but I love your work and that isn’t a secret. This contract will do Exposure and your portfolio the world of good.” I’m confused, what is Carlos actually saying? “I want you to take the new contract. Now, before you say no, let me tell you about the job first, okay?” I sink into my side of the sofa and try to take in all the information. “The contract will be with TV network QBC and we will do all the promo shots for a list of their TV shows.” I lift myself up and my heartbeat quickens.
    “Please don’t tell me that Control is on that list .” No I can’t do this, I can’t see James. I stand and start pacing in front of Carlos; he looks concerned.
    “Tally , what’s wrong? I thought you would jump at the chance to take this contract. You and James Wilde seem to have some sort of connection”
    Oh G od Carlos, if you only knew how much of a connection. I stop and cover my eyes. “Ok Tally, I will make this easy for you … You are taking this contract. I need you on this job. You’re one of the best I have in this field, so whatever has happened, you two you need to suck it up and move on, ok?” I have sucked it up , I thought to myself. I blush at the delicious memory of James on me, in my mouth, and I start to tingle. I stop and shake my head, letting out a big breath.
    “Fine Carlos , I will do it, but I want a PA for this.” I wince. Am I pushing my luck? Carlos looks surprised by my outburst.
    “That’s doable, I will give you Cleo. She’s young and eager to learn” He stands and kisses the side of my head, “I’m so glad that Cassidy is doing much better.” I make my way to my studio and get on with the day’s work. I’m grateful I have a client full day.
    Midday comes around so I stroll down stairs to Bella , who isn’t at reception. That’s strange for her. I check the ladies room, but no luck. I try the staff lounge but still nothing. Where is that girl? I go to Tanner’s office to see if he knows where Bella is. I knock on the door gently and open it to find Tanner standing, gripping onto his desk with Bella on her knees sucking him off. I freeze. Tanner throws