UNBELIEVABLE MOMENT SHARED

My phone chimed

[New Message ].

I picked it up. I’ve been expecting a message from can ever since I sent that thirst trap.

But the message was from Lucas not Can

“I didn’t get to touch you today. That’s bothering me.”

I blinked.

This man….

My phone buzzed again.

[Lucas:]

I’m blaming you. You have me behaving like a horny teenager.

Me:

Blame your self-control.

Lucas:

What self-control?

I rolled her eyes, typing slowly.

Me:

“The one that stopped you from throwing me on the conference table. Maybe by now we wouldn’t be having this conversation because we would be done satisfying this weird fantasy of yours.”

I laughed as I hit send. He wouldn’t see that coming 

Lucas:

“Don’t tempt me. I’ve already had that fantasy three times today.”

My lips twitched. I hit reply.

Me:

Just three? Slacker.

Lucas:

Four, technically. But I was being professional during that last meeting. Barely.

Me:

I noticed. You kept looking at Catherine.

Lucas:

I was trying to avoid a hard-on. You were ….. Sophia, you were too hot for me not to stare. I had to avoid eye contact with you . I want to tear off that dress.

I leaned back, stared at the screen.

Me:

You should focus on work, Lucas.

Lucas:

You are my work.

Me:

I’m not your anything, Lucas

Lucas:

Liar.

I hesitated, then tossed my phone face down.

A minute passed.

Buzz.

I picked it up.

[Lucas:]

Meet me in my car after work.

Me:

No.

Lucas:

Yes, please.

Me:

Why?

Lucas:

I want to touch the skin behind your ear. Just that.

Me:

Just that?

Lucas:

For now.

I exhaled, locked the phone.

Was I really gonna fall for that lame line? Or did I just want to see him also?

Maya popped her head over the desk divider.

“Who’s got your face glowing?”

“No one.”

“You’re literally blushing.”

“I don’t blush.”

“You’re doing it now.”

I ignored her.

Maya whistled. “So it’s Lucas, huh?”

I looked up sharply. “What?—-what!?!?”

“Oh please. I’m not stupid.”

“Lucas? Where did you get that idea, Maya? The boss? We’re not—”

“You’re not yet. But that man’s eyes? He’s halfway inside you already. Publicly.”

I sighed. “Maya—”

“You know I’m right.”

“I’m not discussing this.”

Maya backed off, smirking. “Your funeral.”

It was past the middle of the day when my phone buzzed.

Buzz.

[Lucas:]

Still thinking about me?

Me:

Not even slightly.

Lucas:

Liar again.

Me:

You overestimate your charm.

Lucas:

And you underestimate your need to be wanted.

That one hit.

I stared at the screen.

Didn’t reply.

Buzz.

[Lucas:]

Too far?

She typed.

Paused.

Deleted it.

Typed again.

Me:

You’re not wrong. You’re still just an asshole though.

Lucas:

Can I be your asshole?

Me:

Can you please stop with the lame lines?.

Lucas:

“I’d rather help you out of your blouse.”

I smirked. Quick reply.

Me:

Did your brain just crawl out of your pants? Because you can’t type anything without it being sexual. Eeew!

Lucas:

Sigh…I’m sorry if I come off as disgusting or disrespectful at this point.. I just focus today.

Me:

Sounds like a you problem.

Lucas:

“Ouch…! That hurts. You are so mean to me. All I want is your attention, Sophia.”.

I shook her head.

Buzz again.

[Lucas:]

5:30. Parking Lot C. Come if you want me to behave. I don’t want to have to come to your desk. You wouldn’t like the attention .

Me:

That makes zero sense.

Lucas:

Exactly.

***

It was closing time

Maya leaned on her desk. “Leaving soon?”

“Yeah.”

“Plans?”

“Umm…Laundry? Pickup this time..” I lied quickly. Couldn’t let her know I was about to rush to the parking lot to see Lucas

“You going to the laundry With him?”

I frowned. “With you. Accompany me this time.”

Maya grinned. “I’ll ride with you. In case he tries anything.”

“He’s not—”

“Don’t finish that sentence. You’ll only embarrass yourself.”

My phone buzzed again.

[Lucas:]

Two minutes.

Me:

You assume I’m coming.

Lucas:

I assume you want to.

Me:

That’s bold.

Lucas:

“Come on….”

I didn’t reply.

Maya and I walked out together. Halfway to the lot, Maya turned left to where we parked this morning.

“I’ll go ahead. You coming?”

“In a bit. I wanna drop off something with Catherine in parking lot B.”

“Right.” Maya winked.

I blushed.

I got to parking lot C. The executive lot. I saw Lucas

He leaned against the passenger door of his black car. No tie. Sleeves rolled. Phone in hand.

I paused a few feet away.

He looked up and smiled so warmly.

“I said two minutes. You’re late.”

“I said no. You ignored it.”

He smirked. “No doesn’t sound right from you.”

“You’re really full of yourself. .”

He opened the passenger door. “Get in.”

I didn’t move.

“I’ll wait.”

I exhaled. “Five minutes. Maya is waiting for me.”

I slid in.

Lucas shut the door and walked around to the driver’s side. Got in. Didn’t start the engine.

He turned toward me.

“Hi.”

I stared ahead. “Hi.”

“Thanks for coming. You didn’t wear red for me today.”

“I never wear red for you.”

“Liar.”

“You like calling me that.”

“Because you keep lying.”

“ What now?”

He leaned in slightly. “Now I look at you.”

I glanced at him. “You’re being ridiculous.”

“Probably. But this is my favorite part of the day.”

“The staring?”

“The wanting.”

“That’s creepy.”

“Is it?”

“Yes.”

Lucas reached over slowly, stopped just before touching me.

“I told you. Just this.” His fingertip hovered near my ear.

I didn’t flinch.

He touched the spot lightly. Skin behind my ear. Barely a whisper.

“You’re shaking.”

“No, I’m not.”

“You are.”

I pulled back slightly. “Maybe I’m shaking because this is inappropriate.”

“I like inappropriate.”

“Of course you do.”

“I like you more.”

Silence.

Then:

“You’re dangerous, Lucas.”

“Say it again.”

I turned to him. “You’re dangerous.”

His eyes darkened.

“I should leave. You’re a threat to my career .” I whispered almost helplessly.

“Yeah, You should leave .”

Neither of us moved.

He tilted his head. “Do you think about me?”

“Not the way you want me to.”

“Still a lie.”

“You’re impossible.”

“I’m persistent.”

“That’s not a compliment.”

Lucas smiled, leaned back. Started the engine.

“I’ll drive you to Maya’s.”

“I have my car. Maya’s waiting in the other parking lot..”

“You’re not thinking straight..”

“Neither are you.”

“I haven’t since you walked in the first time.”

I scoffed. “Was that the day you told HR I looked ‘focused’?”

He chuckled. “You did look focused. It was hot.”

“You’re unbelievable.”

“You’re still here.”

***