“Is that what you think?” I stared into her eyes and kissed her lightly. “Do you think that’s why I’m asking you to be my girlfriend?”
“No.” She said breathlessly as she kissed me back.
“So is that a yes?”
“Yes, Leo Maxwell, I will be your girlfriend.”
“Good.” I grinned and pushed her back against the door. “I wonder if we can get away with a quickie?” I ran my hands down her waist and leaned in to kiss her again.
“What’s a quickie, Uncle Leo?” Skylar’s voice squeaked behind me and I jumped back.
“Skylar.” I groaned and ran my hands through my hair. “This is my girlfriend, Hannah. Hannah, this is Skylar, she’s Noah’s daughter.”
“Nice to meet you, Skylar.” Hannah grinned at the little girl, a red hue on her face. I grabbed her hand and pulled her into the kitchen.
“Come on, let me introduce you to everyone. Don’t be surprised if you see some people fainting from shock though. I’ve sworn for years that I wasn’t going to get a girlfriend.”
“I’m glad you changed your mind.” She squeezed my hand. “I’m glad you’ve let me in Leo.”
“My heart was guarded.” I stopped and stared into her eyes. “It’s been guarded for a long time, but now, now that I’ve met you, I know that it doesn’t have to be guarded any longer.” I pulled her towards me and kissed her on the lips hard, enjoying the taste of her against my lips. “I really like you, Hannah Will. I really really like you.”
“I really like you too, Leo Maxwell.” She kissed me back eagerly and I frowned.
“Hmm.”
“What’s wrong?” She looked worried.
“I don’t think I’m being honest.” I stared into her brown eyes and kissed her nose softly. “I think I more than like you, Hannah. I think I’m falling in love with you.”
“Oh.” Her eyes looked surprised and she smiled at me with a dazed expression.
“Oh?” I licked my lips.
“Oh, I think I’m falling in love with you as well, Mr. Leo Maxwell. I think I fell for you the day I met you.” She said softly. “My new big macho boss.” She grinned. “I think it was love at first sight, only I was too annoyed to know it.”
“Good.” I ran my fingers down her back. “I think I fell in love with you the moment I found out you hated your new boss and your new boss was me.”
“Argh, don’t remind me.” She groaned.
“Aren’t you glad I took your job now?” I asked softly and she laughed.
“Yes, my darling. I’m very glad you stole my job.”
“I didn’t say stole, you little—” I grabbed her ass and she ran away from me.
“Leo, stop.” She giggled as she ran into the kitchen.
“I’ll never stop.” I followed her into the kitchen, my heart soaring. “I don’t think I’ll ever stop loving you.” I whispered under my breath as I watched Hannah hugging Lucky. This was my family and my heart felt full and heavy. This was my family. This was my life. I had nothing to fear. I was loved and I loved. I watched Hannah chatting and laughing with Lucky and I knew in that moment that one day Hannah was going to be my wife. I knew it in my heart and my soul. Hannah was the one for me. She was the one that I’d been waiting for and I didn’t even know it.
Chapter Sixteen
Hannah
The whispers in the office alerted me to the fact that more than just a couple of people had seen or heard about my sex tape. Awkward didn’t even begin to describe the way I felt as I rode up to my office in the elevator. I walked down the hallway quickly, my heart racing with shame and then I saw him and burst out laughing.
“Leo, what are you doing?” I giggled as he walked towards me in his French Maid’s outfit. “What are you wearing?”
“I figured you’d be worried that people were talking about you today.” He laughed. “And I thought what’s the best way to get people to stop talking about you? I’ll have them talk about someone else. And who was the best person for the job?” He spun around and dusted my nose with the feather duster he held in his right hand.
“You’re crazy, you know that right?” I leaned forward and gave him a quick kiss. “Are you wearing lipstick?” I touched his lips as I pulled back.
“Well you know. What’s dressing up without makeup?”
“Leo Maxwell, what am I going to do with you?” I shook my head and gasped as he pulled me towards him roughly.
“I can think of many things you can do with me.” He sucked on my lower lip. “In fact, I can think of one I’d like to do right now?”
“Really?” Leo’s dads voice boomed into the room as he walked in and saw us. I jumped back in fright, my face turning red as he stared at the both of us with narrowed eyes. “The two of you are the talk of the office and you’re in here making out.”
“Dad,” Leo began and stopped as his dad put his hand up.
“And what are you wearing son?” He frowned and stared at Leo in his outfit. He turned towards me and stared at me for a few seconds. “What have you done to my son?”
“I, uh,” I stumbled over my words. This was it then. I was about to be fired. I was a little worried, but not upset. Not now that I knew Leo liked me. Not now I knew we were officially dating. I’d find another job, somewhere. Even if that meant I had to work in Target to pay the bills, until I found something else.
“Whatever it is that you’re doing, don’t stop.” He grinned suddenly. “I’ve never seen my boy so happy.”
“Dad?” Leo sounded as shocked as I felt.
“I know you think I’m all business and a fuddy duddy, but I want to see you happy Leo. I’ve never seen you so happy. I don’t think I’ve ever seen you in a relationship before.” He looked at me. “I want to apologize to you, Hannah. I said some things to Leo and I’m not proud of myself. I’ve looked over your resume and you’re an extremely bright and intelligent woman. I want you to know that I’ve spoken to HR and we’re going to follow your work and see if we have any positions coming up.”
“Did you do this?” I turned to Leo with a frown. I didn’t want him to get me a promotion because I was dating him.
“Nope.” He shook his head. “I’ve had nothing to do with this. You know that Hannah. I’ve been with you all weekend.” He winked at me and I blushed.