Page 187 of With Us

“Pretty sure it was a success. I could only follow along with about half of what they said, but Miller seemed to like him and be receptive to the idea.”

“Sounds like a productive day. Does that mean we go back tomorrow?”

“We can.” Theo paused as the server dropped off our drinks and we ordered. “Or we can stay through New Year’s Eve. I have a meeting on the second, so we’d have to leave the first.”

I grinned, my foot bouncing. “I didn’t pack nearly enough for the rest of the week.”

He rubbed his jaw. “Hmm. If only we were somewhere known for shopping. What awful luck.”

Rolling my eyes, I took a sip of my drink before saying, “You know what I mean.”

“I’d have said something earlier, but I wasn’t sure if the hotel would have a vacancy. They do, so if you want to…”

Watching the ball dropinNYCwithTheo?

It seems like every day with him is a once in a lifetime experience.

“I love you,” I blurted out instead of answering.

Theo smiled, reaching across the table to cover my hand with his. “Love you, too. Is that a yes?”

Grinning so wide I expected my face to split, I nodded.

“Good. What should we do tomorrow?”

Be really ridiculously happy?

???

It was chaos.

I didn’t want to even think about how much Theo had spent to get us into the upscale bar on such short notice, but we’d staked claim to a spot near the window. The place was packed, but it was nothing compared to the city streets below us. Cold and snow wasn’t scaring anyone off.

Tipsy, but not totally drunk, I almost wished we’d have just stayed in our room. I couldn’t keep my hands off Theo. In a suit with no tie, his collar undone to show a hint of chest hair, he looked so sexy.

During one of our many adventures in the city, I’d gotten a deep, dark purple body con cocktail dress for the night. It was a covered in sparkles, but not like a disco ball, more of a shimmer. The neckline wasn’t too low, but the back dipped enough that I couldn’t wear a bra. I’d also gotten a pair of nude pumps to wear, and I was already looking forward to keeping them on while Theo fucked me.

“What’re you thinking about, my gattina?” Theo asked, his hand resting on my ass.

I knew people were watching us, but the alcohol went a long way toward not caring.

“My heels digging in while you fuck me when we get back to the room.”

His grip tightened. “We have that in common.”

Turning so my front was against his side, I looped one of my arms around his back. My other hand rested on his tight abs as I tilted my head back to look at him. “Thank you for an amazing week.”

“I’m glad you enjoyed it. What was your favorite part?” I opened my mouth, but he added, “Other than spending time with me.”

My mouth closed as I thought about it. Although we’d slept in most days, we were on the go from the time we woke until late at night.

“Times Square is the obvious, but I think Chelsea Market,” I answered. We’d grabbed a bunch of spices, salts, and other goodies for Rachelle in what could only be described as a ‘Foodie Paradise’. “What about you?”

His lips tipped up on one side. “Spending time with you.”

Looking at him through narrowed eyes, I tried to look serious. “You said other than that.”

“I said it to you, not myself.” He kissed my forehead. “I’ve been to the city more times than I can count. It wasn’t until coming with you that I appreciated it for more than an overcrowded hassle. It was a new experience, and a much-needed vacation.”

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