“See you soon, Melody Marco.”
All of her features gave up only a hint of their sternness, but it was enough. “See you soon, Dr. Cummings.”
Another day, another dollar, and another glorious opportunity to watch Will’s firm ass strut around the break room as he doctored up his coffee—with what I presumed was someone else’s creamer—from the employee fridge, while I stood with a hip to the counter.
That man, my man, had a fantastic ass. And yeah, maybe he wasn’t exactly strutting, but I had a vivid imagination and could easily insert memories of him where actual strutting had occurred. Particularly the ones where a naked Will had strutted toward me with a magnificently hard cock.
He’d been doing a lot of naked reassurance in the last few days since Elise Allen had used her genitals as a delivery service. First, here in the office, and several times on a variety of masculine furniture in his apartment. I wasn’t at all opposed.
Yes. Yes. Those are good memories.
After he’d poured a healthy amount of creamer into his mug, I caught sight of a familiar name with a familiar masking-tape label.
Marlene’s Creamer. Drink it and you die.
Death threats via dairy. That was a new one and only proved that Marlene had no scruples when it came to what was considered within the normal boundaries of appropriate workplace behavior. Lawsuits for harassment be damned, the woman meant business when it came to what she thought was rightfully hers.
“Looks like someone is in the mood to live dangerously today,” I whispered, and he glanced over his shoulder as he shut the fridge door.
“You didn’t see anything.”
“Hmmm…” I squinted my eyes and crinkled my lips at the corners. “I’m not so sure about that…”
Will stood beside me and rested his back against the counter. “I was never here,” he whispered conspiratorially.
“I’m pretty sure Mar—” I started to say, but he covered my lips with his hand.
“I. Was. Never. Here,” he said with serious eyes, and my mouth crested into a grin against his palm. “This isn’t funny.” He affected concern. “This is life or death here.”
I didn’t take the bait, though. Instead, I just licked his hand like a puppy until he pulled it away, chuckling.
“How long have you been living on the wild side and stealing her creamer?”
He smirked. “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
“If she ever finds out, your ass is grass.”
Will just laughed in response and took a sip from his coffee. After he’d successfully caffeinated up for the last half of the day, he looked at me with a mischievous grin.
“Feel like playing a little hooky from work?”
“Always. This place blows,” I teased, and he feigned annoyance. I played it off like it was no big deal, but the thought of heading out on some kind of adventure with Will made my heart jump in my chest. We’d been out on our first date obviously, but since then, if we were together outside of the office, it was probably at his apartment. Sure, we spent a lot of our time naked in a place with a convenient bed, but a little part of me nagged that it wasn’t natural.
“This place doesn’t blow.”
“It’s probably the worst job I’ve ever had,” I added, and he reached his hand around my back and pinched my ass. I couldn’t help but squeal out my surprise.
“Quiet down,” he said and shushed me. “Don’t draw any attention to us or else my plan isn’t going to work.”
“Don’t pinch my ass, then,” I whispered back. He just chuckled softly.
“Anyway, how are you going to manage sneaking out before noon? You have five more appointments before the day is through.”
“Mark has a resident working with him today.”
“So?” I questioned with a skeptical brow. “Dr. Stewart isn’t exactly known for going the extra mile and taking additional appointments. That man is out the door at five p.m. on the dot.”
He flashed a wink in my direction. “I might’ve also given him my Mavericks tickets for their game against Pittsburgh.”
“Ah.” I nodded in realization. “Now, I’m understanding. Low morality bribing at play again. At this rate, you won’t have any tickets left for yourself this season.”
“Don’t worry, if you’re interested in going one day, I’m sure I’ll be able to scrounge some up. Plus, I think you need the rest of the day off.”
“Oh, really?”
Will nodded with concerned eyes. “I think it’s important that nurse Load-y gets a personal day every once in a while.”
“Can you never use that nickname again?”
He shrugged. “That depends.”
I raised an eyebrow as I waited for his demands.
“If you ditch work with me for the day, then yeah, I’ll never use it again.”
“Am I hearing you right?” I asked with a smirk. “My boss is asking me to leave work early, even though he knows my paycheck will pay me for a full day’s work.”
No hooky for this chick without pay. Come on, Mel, I chastised. You’re turning yourself into a prostitute. Still…a day off was a day off.
“Yep.”
“Count me in,” I agreed and then added, “But I get to choose what we do.” If I was in control, there was a guarantee we were going out to enjoy the sun and the city. I didn’t know if his choice would be the same.
But he calmed my irrational fears without much effort at all when he agreed instantly. “Deal.”
I guess dating the boss wasn’t such a bad thing after all…
“Okay…what’s the plan?” I asked on a whisper. “The old bait and switch? Shell game? A good old flimflam?”
“You have no idea what any of those really mean do you?”
“No, but I know it sounded good.”
He grinned in amusement. “Oh, yeah, it sounded like skipping out of work is old hat. Like you’ve done it a million times. Maybe I should be concerned?” he asked in pretend shock. “Have you done this before? Jesus!” he exclaimed. “Have you done this while working here?”
“Shut up.” I slapped his shoulder playfully. “Get to the point, Dr. Cummings. How are we going to blow this popsicle stand?”
“Okay,” he said and moved in closer. “We’re going to get our shit, and then…we’re going to walk straight out the front door.”
I leaned back and looked at him with a furrowed brow. “That sounds like a shitty fucking plan. Everyone will see us.”
“Indeed. But you’re lucky enough to be with a forward thinker. Some might call me brilliant, even.”
I scoffed, but he just smiled.
“Everyone thinks we’re leaving for an important meeting with a pharmaceutical rep.”
I laughed. “You’re such a tease.”
“You have no idea, Ms. Marco.” He waggled his brows. “Wanna meet me in exam room six to find out how much of a tease I can be?”
I shook my head on a laugh.
“Another time?”
“Maybe if you’re a very, very good boy and follow all of my rules today…”
“Are you playing coy with me?”