for Cool.”
Tony chuckled. “How can he miss me? I spent so little time with him.”
“You remind him of Jim. Why don’t you come to see him?”
“I will. Tomorrow.”
“I’ll tell Ray to expect you.”
Tony stretched on the bed. “I’ll spend the night and cook for you.” He heard her sigh. Why?
“There’s a problem,” she said.
“What?”
“My housemate. She’s staying and helping with the utilities until her shop is doing well and she can afford to rent.”
“Grace, right.”
“Yes. But I still think you should spend time with Jamie.”
“I will.” He wanted to see his nephew but he wanted Lauren as part of the package. His heart galloped. He wanted her with an urgency that made him consider driving across the bridge, finding a motel and taking her to bed.
“What are you wearing?” He propped himself on the pillows and opened the towel.
“Tony!”
“I’m up for a bit of fun.” He ran his hands over his chest. “I’m naked. You game?”
A nervous laugh answered him. “I don’t know.”
“Try and you will enjoy. Better than going solo. Tell me what you’re wearing.”
“A sleep shirt.”
“Is it the yellow one allowing a peep of your underwear?”
“Yes.”
“Touch your breasts. I’m massaging mine. Feel the way your nipples tighten.” Her moans made him grin, “I wish I could be there, suck them into my mouth and then blow on them.”
She gasped. “Lord, this is strange.”
“Run your hands over your belly and slide your panties down. I’m touching my cock pretending my hand is yours. Are you hot? Are you with me?”
“Yes.”
“Bring yourself to a climax. Let me hear you. I’m working myself as hard as I can.” He couldn’t say another word.
Her moans and cries meshed with his growls and groans. “Yes, oh yes,” she cried.
He erupted. “So good. I want the real thing. How about you?” He waited for her answer.
“How?”
“I’ve an idea. Sunday after your class, drive here and spend the night. I’ll take Monday off. Will you come?”
“What about Jamie?”
“Bring him.”
“Where will he sleep?”
“I’ll buy a crib, probably one of those portable ones. Please come.” He lowered his voice. “I want you in my bed and bury my cock in your depths.”
“You are naughty.” Her breath caught.
“I will be.”
“Expect us between three and four.”
“Here are the directions to my apartment and my cell number.”
“Wait. I need paper and pen.”
He imagined her standing at the counter. “Here goes.” With care he gave directions and repeated the phone number twice. “Sleep well. Ciao.”
“You, too. See you Sunday.”
Tony rose and used the towel to clean himself. He showered and settled in bed. Thoughts of Lauren followed him into his dreams. Sunday seemed a long way from today.
* * *
Still clutching the phone Lauren turned from the counter. She could never answer a call without hearing Tony seducing her. Phone sex with a man she barely knew but one who had intrigued her from their first meeting.
Idiot.
A startled laugh emerged. How had they gone from enemies to their present desire for each other? Why now? She had no time for building a relationship even if he wanted something long-term. She had her doubts about this being other than a fling for him.
On Sunday she would drive Jamie to the city. She had given in to the desire to see Tony again. He wanted to visit his nephew. He could have spent tomorrow with the child. He didn’t need her presence. What was he thinking? She set her phone in the charging block. This was a no-brainer. Tony had sex on his mind. Unfortunately, so did she.
She had his number. She could call and cancel the trip. If she did that now and he answered she wouldn’t be able to say she couldn’t visit. Tomorrow she would leave a message. But…she remembered how often Jamie called for Cool and knew she had to take her nephew to the city.
She dashed upstairs and recalled the paper