My Bosses (18+)

Chapter 23

I pushed away from him. "Seriously?"
He chuckled deeply.
"You're such an ass."
I turned around to finish unlocking my door and walked to my room. I closed my bedroom door behind me, deciding to change out of my, now wet, panties.
The door opened. I froze. One leg out of my pants, the other pant leg around my ankle.
"Oh, I, uhm-"
I hobbled toward my bathroom, trying to escape this horribly embarrassing moment.
I felt his presence behind me before he even had the chance to speak.
"Anna," he whispered.
I decided to mess with him.
"Austin," I whispered back.
I turned and started backing up toward the bathroom while giving him my best sexy grin.
He slowly began to follow me.
As soon as I got to the bathroom door, I ran in and slammed the door in his face, locking it.
"You're such a damn tease," he groaned.
"Don't barge into a girls room next time then!" I yelled.
I heard him chuckle and then heard his retreating footsteps.
After changing clothes I walked into the living room.
"Where's my sister?"
"On a date."
"Morgan?"
"No clue. I guess she went home."
He nodded.
"Want a beer?" I asked.
"Sure."
I grabbed two beers out of the refrigerator and handed one to him. The silence became tense.
"So," he began. "Have you seen Kane?"
"Nope."
He nodded.
"Did you-"
"Did I decide?" I interrupted. "No, Austin. I haven't. I know I have to but I just wanted to forget about it for a little while which is why I was just on a date less than 30 minutes ago."
He nodded. "I'm gonna head out. Thank you for the beer."
I nodded.
He walked out of the kitchen.
"Austin?" I called.
"Yeah?"
"I'm sorry."
He walked back into the kitchen. "Me too."
We stood staring at each other for a moment.
"Fuck it," he said before grabbing me and crashing his lips to mine. I melted into his embrace.
Every time he kisses me, my knees go weak. I knew it was him so why was I waiting to give in? Why was I waiting to choose him?
Kane.
I broke from the kiss.
He looked down at me from hooded lashes.
"Austin, I-"
"I know. Kane."
He pulled away. "Goodnight Anna."
"Night," I whispered.
•••••• ••••••
The next morning, I woke to the smell of coffee. I got out of bed and saw Calli sitting on the couch with a cup of coffee in her hand.
"Good morning," she smiled. "Coffee is in the pot."
"Why are you so cheery this morning?"
"My date last night. Anna, he is amazing. No, magnificent."
"Wow, that's a strong word."
"I mean it," she sighed. "He's just so perfect. He's coming over tonight."
"So I need to make myself scarce?"
"No, we're just gonna watch movies and order pizza. You can hang out with us."
"In that case, I'm definitely going out tonight."
She laughed.
I grabbed my phone and saw a text from Bryce. I decided to ignore it.
"How'd your date go?" Calli asked.
"Well, it was good until I was met with an obstacle."
"What kind of obstacle?"
"Your brother."
"Oh no. Which one?"
"Austin."
She shook her head. "It's like you can't get away from those two no matter how hard you try."
"I know."
My phone began to ring.
Morgan.
"Hey Mo, what's up?"
"Bar. Tonight."
"Different bar than the other day and I'm in."
"Works for me." And she hung up.
I laughed. She must've had a rough night. I know the feeling.
I walked back into my bedroom and plopped on my bed.
I groaned when my phone rang again.
It was Bryce.
I let it ring.
When it began to ring a second time, I decided to turn it off. I need some time to research new recipes for the cafe.
I got up and sat at my desk.
A few hours later, I had new ideas and I bought more furniture for the cafe.
I got up to go get a shower when Calli stuck her head through the door.
"Uhm, someone is here to see you."
"Who?" I asked.
She just looked at me blankly.
"Who Calli?"
"Kane," she whispered.
My breath caught in my throat.
Why is he here?
I nodded and began walking out of my room.
He was in the living room, pacing.
"Kane?" I called.
He turned toward me abruptly.
"Oh thank God!" He said, walking quickly towards me. He enveloped me in a hug.
"What's wrong Kane?" I asked, trying to pull away.
"I've been calling your for hours and you haven't answered."
I finally got him to let me go. "Well, I'm okay. Sorry for scaring you. What's up? What did you need?"
"I wanted you to go out with me tonight somewhere."
"I can't Kane. I have plans."
"With?"
"Is that any of your concern?"
"Yes."
"No, it isn't."
"Do you have a date?"
"That's not your business."
"Yes it is!"
"No it-"
"You are mine!" He growled.
I groaned and pinched the bridge of my nose. "No I'm not Kane."
He huffed and walked out of the apartment door.
"Wow, he's such a baby."
I laughed at Calli's remark and walked to my room to get ready for tonight.