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“I'm sorry, sir,” I blurted “I was so overwhelmed today with the Richard account and then Blanch called with the files from Tuesday and--”

Devon raised his hand, effectively silencing ht and looked soy as somewhat comical

“You are a wonderful secretary and I want you to feel appreciated So wrong about that I do it all the ti with amusement

“Thank you, Mr Bloom I appreciate that,” I replied with a little more confidence

“Good I'lad Now, your new project will be a bit more complicated than the others, so I'll need your full attention on it to down at his nails

I wasn't sure exactly what he was talking about What new project? We hadn't taken on any new clients since the last case I was handling, and I was sure these folders in front of me were for some of our usual accounts Did he need me to pick up his laundry? Pick up his kids? Did he have any kids? I wasn't even sure if I knew much at all about Devon's personal life other than that he liked wings on Wednesdays He said project, not errand What was I thinking? It was so difficult to keep full focus around hied to rise fros

“I'd be glad to do to whatever project you need me to do, Mr Bloom,” I replied a littlefor you”

That was likely pushing it, but it caused Devon to so a bit I couldn't recount how nizes ivesme, but his co a little better about staying behind after work If I hadn't gotten behind, then he wouldn't have said all of these things and then chosenI did right instead of wrong

Devon had disappeared back to his office while I was deep in s as well He met me in front of my desk and we headed for the elevator to head down to the parking garage In truth, I was glad he was still around because this parking garage was frightening at night Although I am aware of defense techniques that I had learned back in college, I fear the right burglar could e to overpower me in the unsupervised space and potentially do ht about the project he wanted me to take on

“So, what is this new project, sir?” I asked while the elevator doors closed

“It's a special task that not just anyone can co with his suitcase “We'll talk more about it tomorrow”

As we exited the elevator, I realized his car was on the other side of the lot and quickly wished hiht as my heels clicked towardsout that it wasn't a good idea foralone I pointed out that he would still be in the lot and I would be fine

“But I'd be too far to rescue you,” said Devon with a wide smile “I'm sure you could handle yourself, but you never knohen you ht need help”

Blushing, I readjusted my satchel over my shoulder and pulled outhim

“I hope I don't appear that helpless,” I said while turning overhis presence next to me

“Not at all, Miss Andrea I find you quite capable,” he responded

The couard and I dropped round after theether and I nearly swooned, having not had contact with Devon since the first handshake right after being hired I stood too quickly and had a dizzying fit that nearly caused athered led in response to the situation, shrugging at e and ished each other good night before I cli about his lips

What in the world was I thinking? Devon Bloom was such a handso shine, luster If I had hoped for a kiss, it was purely out of girlish fantasy, a silly little wish from a lonely woman who hadn't had a date in h differentI appreciated the comfort and sexual favors from eachBeing able to sleep init was pure bliss, but it still made me feel alone

As I pulled up into my empty driveway, I sat for a moht ahead and I was prepared for it, but I still couldn't get Devon out of ht I wanted to kno it felt elsewhere on ers looked like they were excellent for holding and I founds up on the coffee table and settled in, debating whether or not to take care of the annoying tingle in ht as my fantasies started to take over