Page 7 of Married to the Boss

Chapter Six

“Okay,so you had sex with him, it’s not like you can get pregnant any more than you already are.”

I shake my head, this is why I love her; while I’m trying my hardest not to freak out, she’s making light of the situation. “What am I going to do, Cass?”

She shrugs as she takes a seat beside me. “Okay, Say, I’m only going to say this because I love you.”

I steel myself for what’s about to come, from the way she’s staring at me and what she’s just said, I’m about to get some tough love.

“You’re being crazy. I love you, Say, I want the absolute best for you and seeing you hurt, hurts me. Saying that, Everett Barrett loves you, the man is gaga over you. Yes, he made mistakes, but he’s trying his best to rectify those. You’re running scared, you’ve lost so much in your life that you’re worried that you’re going to lose him so you’re pushing him away. That’s not fair on either of you…”

“I’m not.” I protest feebly. I didn’t think that’s what I was doing until she just said it.

“You are, and it’s completely understandable. You think you’re alone in this world, you think that you have to be brave but you don’t, you’re not. I’m here and I’m not going anywhere. Everett loves you and he’s not going anywhere as long as you stop pushing him away. You don’t have to be brave, you’re allowed to crumble, we’re here to catch you.”

I stare at her in awe. “You need to get out of my head.” There’s no heat in my words at all.

“You love him, Say, and he loves you. You both want this, it’s going to take some time to get to where you both want to be in your relationship, but you have to try to get there. You just need to decide if it’s worth the time and effort?”

I nod, it is worth the time and effort, we’re worth it.

“You’ve made up your mind, so what are you going to do to get your man?”

For the first time since I walked out of Everett’s house yesterday I smile. “I’m going to need you to help me make a plan.”

She grins, “Always.”

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Three hourslater and I’m sitting in my old chair in Everett’s office. Cass and I made some calls and found out that since Zara had been fired, Everett had yet to find a permanent replacement for her. He’s had some temps but they’ve all left, seems he’s been an asshole to them all.

So here I am, keeping his schedule in check for him as I wait for him to return from lunch. He has no idea that I’m here and I’m nervous about what he’s reaction is going to be. When I left his house last night, I left things in the air. I had no idea what I was going to do and in the process, I hurt him. That was never my intention and it pains me to know that I have hurt him. We had sex and I got dressed without saying a word, I was confused as to what was happening between us. I wanted to take things slow but it moved forward way too quickly.

The elevator dings, letting me know that it’s reached its destination. I brace myself as the doors open, I watch as Everett seamlessly walks out of the elevator and into the foyer of the office. He comes to a stop when he sees me sitting at the desk. “Saylor, are you okay?”

I smile. My heart is hammering at a hundred times a second. “Yes, I heard you had some trouble with your assistants, I thought I’d offer my services until you found someone to replace me while I’m on maternity leave.”

He blinks, a frown marring his face. “Maternity leave?” he questions, before a beautiful smile graces his face. “You’re back then?”

I nod, unable to speak right now, his smile has disarmed me.

“Back just working here…?” He leaves the question floating in the air between us.

I shake my head. “Back for good, that’s if you’ll have me?” My stomach flips, what if he’s had enough?

He doesn’t answer me, instead he walks toward my desk, his hand reaching out and pulling me up off the chair and into his arm. “Always, Say, I’ll always have you.” His lips crash down against mine and I sink into his touch. God, I love this man. “When you left yesterday, I thought that was it.”

I shake my head. “No, that was me being stupid. Thankfully, Cass and I had a talk.” That’s an understatement, I listened as Cass spoke. “She made me realize that I was running when things got tough because I was scared of losing you.”

He frowns. “Losing me? Say, you’re the one that left.”

I nod. I know that I’m not making any sense. “I left because I was afraid of rejection. I thought that if I left it wouldn’t hurt as much as you telling me that it was over.”

He kisses me once again. “That’s never going to happen. You’re mine, Say, and that means now and forever.”

I roll my eyes as I laugh. “You sound as though you’re saying your wedding vows.” I release a deep breath, and watch as something weird passes in his eyes. “I’m glad to be back in your arms.”

He kisses my head. “Right where you belong.”

Gah, I love this man, he always says the perfect things.

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