Page 89 of Before You Say I Do
“Had a tantrum on the pavement like a toddler?”
Abby laughed. “Very sexy. That would have been sure to win me over.” She moved swiftly, climbing on top of Jordan. “But seriously, you saved my life yesterday. And yes, I need to go back and speak to Marcus, and everyone else who put time and effort into the wedding. I owe them all. Money and my apologies. But it was the right thing to do.”
Jordan couldn’t concentrate on much more than Abby’s full weight on top of her, her naked form causing waves of want to pulse through her. But she tried her best to decipher the conversation, too.
“I can come with you.” Jordan stroked Abby’s arse, as her leg fell between her thighs. More waves crashed through her.
“I’m not sure both of us going would be the best thing. This is my mess. I have to clear it up.”
“Whatever I can do to help.”
Abby tilted her head. “Do you think you’re going to carry on being a professional bridesmaid?”
Jordan couldn’t tell if she was asking her not to. She shook her head. “I’ve got a few jobs booked in, so I’m going to talk to them, and be honest. If they still want me, I’ll honour my commitments this year. But after that, I think it’s time to look for a new job. I was going to do that anyway. This has just pushed the agenda forward.” She squeezed Abby’s bum cheek. “You’re worth it, though.”
Abby stroked a hand up the outside of Jordan’s thigh.
Jordan quivered anew.
“You think this relationship can take both of us changing jobs at once?”
Jordan blinked. “You don’t need to, do you? Didn’t you just get a promotion?”
“I did, but meeting you has made me see things differently. Made me remember what we talked about when we were kids.”
“We didn’t know each other when we were kids.”
“It feels like we did. If feels like we’ve always known each other. You made me remember my dreams. I still want to do something that makes a difference, that changes the world.”
“You’ve changed my world, if it helps.”
“A good start.”
“Do you have anything in mind?”
“Not yet. But once I’ve sorted out my old life, I can look at my new life with fresh eyes. It might need a new job to go along with it. Something I’m passionate about. Something that makes me excited to get out of bed in the morning. Although I might not be so excited to get out of bed if you’re in it, but these are all things we can overcome. Together.”
“I agree.” Jordan paused. “Can I rewind, though? Am I staying in your bed a lot already?”
“I hope so. I didn’t just turn my life upside down for nothing.”
“Says the woman who wouldn’t even move in with her former lover.”
“Maybe my mum had a point. That was a sign. Whereas you,” Abby said, wriggling on top of Jordan, “I want to move you into my bed, tie you up and make sure you never leave.” She kissed her lips with more force.
“That’s a plan I can totally get on-board with. Particularly now I might be unemployed.”
Abby shook her head, giving Jordan a gentle smile. “I’m sorry I blew up your business.”
“I’m sorry I blew up your life.”
“I’m not,” Abby replied.
“Neither am I.” Jordan lifted her head and Abby duly kissed her lips. They stayed like that for a long moment, before they pulled apart, lust ramped up in Jordan’s heart.
“I love you, did I tell you that?”
Abby nodded. “You did. And I’ve never been more pleased to hear those three words. They’re my absolute favourite.”
