Chapter 16

DREW.
I patted the bed beside me, searching for Kate only to find it empty. Where was she?
I blinked my eyes open then sat up in my bed, feeling suddenly grouchy that she'd left without waking me up. It was still so fucking early. Why was she in such a hurry?
I grabbed my phone from the bed side table and checked the time. 8:30AM. What the fuck?!
I'd slept till eight fucking thirty? Jesus. I could barely sleep three hours on a normal day and now I was sleeping till eight thirty? This had to be Kate's doing. Did she put something in my food yesterday? The chances of that were slim to none because we ordered in and I transferred the food onto the plates. That meant she didn't do anything. And I didn't wake up at night to a nightmare.
What the fuck was happening? And where the hell was Kate?
The door to my bathroom opened and Kate walked out with a towel wrapped around her body. A walking wet dream. Literally.
"Oh, you're up. " she said, glancing at me fleetingly then walked over to the set of drawers, pulling her's out.
"When did you get up? "
"About an hour ago. " she dropped the towel at her feet and stood there gloriously naked.
The bolt of lust that shot through me almost had me doubling over. She had that hourglass figure. Her tiny waist flared out into her hips and her generous ass stood pert, not droopy.
She bent down, giving me a particularly fruitful view that had me groaning, then shoved her legs into her panties. She must have not heard me or maybe she chose to ignore me because she didn't turn around.
She pulled her panties up and I saw it was what you called a thong. Her ass was on full display with the strap nestled between her butt cheeks. This was pure torture.
"I remember you saying you have insomnia. " she said, bringing me out of my lust induced haze.
"Yeah. " I grunted.
How could she be so casual when I was battling a raging hard on? Was she doing it on purpose? Didn't she know how much she affected me?
"How many people with insomnia do you know sleep from ten to eight? "
I squinted, detecting a hint of mockery in her voice.
"You think I'm lying? "
"No, I think you're confused. "
She brought out her bra then proceeded to put it on, fixing the front clasp. Then she rummaged in the drawer, looking for what, I didn't know. I could care less anyway.
I sprang up from the bed, stalking towards her. Did she think it was okay to tempt me like this?
Her eyes flew to mine in shock, no doubt wondering about my change of mood. "What are you doing? " she backed against the dresser.
"Getting my revenge. " I cocked a brow, "You had your fun, didn't you? "
She frowned, her hands landing on the dresser behind her, "What are you talking about? I wasn't –"
I cut off whatever she was going to say with a kiss. Her breasts were squashed against my chest and the softness of them made me forget what the hell I was even doing. I grabbed her ass, squeezing generous handfuls of it.
My tongue danced with hers in a familiar rhythm, both of us fighting for the upper hand but soon her body sagged against mine and I knew I'd won.
I nibbled on her lips because I liked it then bent to her neck, kissing the soft skin there. She tilted her head back to give me better access and I wrecked havoc on her neck. By the time I was done with her, she'd have several hickeys and no one would mistake that she had a man.
I dragged my lips to the top of her breasts, licking and sucking on the upper swell. God. This girl was so fucking sexy, she was almost unreal. I had to step back and take a look to make sure I wasn't dreaming.
"Are you real? " I found myself asking.
She smiled. A small, shy smile I hadn't seen on her before that did things to me. It made me want to be the person to put that smile on her face always.
"I am. Are you? " she cocked her head.
"You're like a dream. " I groaned, "A beautiful dream. " I didn't think before I said that. It just came out from somewhere inside me. And that scared me more than my dad getting dirt on me.
I pulled her against me and kissed her. Her hands flew to my hair, her fingers scraping my head in a lazy rhythm. Our tongues rubbed against each other and I pressed my teeth down, biting her juicy lower lip.
She moaned, then brought her hands to my chest about to push me away but she froze. She thumbed my nipples making me shiver. Fuck, I didn't know they were that sensitive. She dragged her hands down, tracing the ridges of my abdomen.
She ran her tongue along the roof of my mouth and I shuddered.
"Fuccckkk. " I pulled away, eyes wide with shock, "What are you doing to me? " I whispered.
"Probably the same thing you're doing to me, Drew. " she murmured, her eyes leaving hot trails on my body.
Her sheer appreciation for my body actually made the time I spent in the gym count. I'd spend much more time if she reacted like this. Although the thought that she wanted me only for my body had my shoulders going up.
"You're going to make me late. " she uttered a curse, turning away from me and walking back to the dresser.
"I don't mean to sound insensitive, but you're already late. " I said, glancing at the time and seeing it was already past nine now.
She followed my gaze, "Shit. " she pulled her pants and blouse from the drawer.
She dragged the pants up her body. They weren't tight on her, they were free and slightly flared at the bottom and they came up to her waist. I helped her put her shirt on. A blue long-sleeved shirt that molded to her body. Then I helped her tuck it in.
I had a giddy feeling helping her dress. It was just like wrapping up your own gift on Christmas. And it was a great feeling knowing that everybody drooled over her, seeing her in whatever she was wearing and only I got to see what she had underneath.
"It's going to be hard to concentrate in the office knowing that all you have under your clothes is a bra. "
She wiggled her brows, "There's a thong. "
I groaned. I didn't need to be reminded. "That scrappy thing that's wedged between your ass cheeks? Nah. "
She laughed, "Well it's not like we're on the same floors anyway. You wouldn't see me. "
I shook my head and surprised myself, "Just because I don't see you doesn't mean I don't think of you. "
She blushed, looking down "Wow, you're turning into one cheesy man, Mr. Rutledge. "
I laughed at her use of my last name, "And it's all your doing. " I chucked her chin.
She took her heels, sitting on my bedroom couch then put them on. When she stood back up, she was three inches taller. The magic of heels.
"So, I'm off to work. " she grabbed her bag, walking out of the bedroom.
"Just give me a second to call Angus. " I called after her.
"No. I'll take a cab or the train. "
I scowled, "What? No. That'll take you much more time to get there. "
"Thankfully, Sue isn't back yet. " she smiled then leaned up to give me a brief kiss on the lips, "Bye. "
"You'll come over tonight? " I asked hopefully. It was real funny how I went from not sharing a bed with a woman to wanting to share it every night.
She scrunched up her nose in an adorable way, "I don't really know yet. We'll see how it goes. "
I tried not to let my disappointment show, "Okay. "
"You're pouting. " she laughed.
I was. "No, I'm not. " I argued anyway.
"Yes, you are. " she opened the door then stepped out and I just stood there, fighting the urge to drag her back inside. Work be damned. "I'll call you later? "
"Yeah. Have a good day. "
"You too, babe. " she blew me a kiss then closed the door.
I was always early to the office but today, I found myself feeling reluctant to go. I just wanted to stay home and reminisce about all what happened yesterday. It was the most fun I'd had in a long while and it was even more ridiculous that I'd had it with Kate. I could deny it all I wanted but she was getting under my skin.
I went into the bedroom, searching for her clothes of the previous day but I found them already folded in the drawer I gave to her.
I frowned, pulling her short out. It looked clean. I brought it to my nose and sniffed, hoping it didn't make me look too much of a creep, and saw that it smelled of soap.
When had she found the time to wash them? It literally took up to an hour to use the washing and drying machine. Hell. Kate confused me. She'd probably woken up two hours before I did but she just lied.
I sluggishly dressed for work, not paying attention to what I picked out because my mind was on the tiny spitfire who had managed to get under my skin in such a short time.
What ever am I going to do with you, Kate Rossi?
KATE.
"Have a lovely day, ma'am. " Drew's doorman beamed.
"You too, Edmund. "
He flagged down a taxi for me and I got in, telling him my destination.
My phone rang just then. I looked at the caller ID and saw it was Sue. Just when I spoke of her no more than five minutes ago.
I swiped then placed the phone against my ears. "Hey, Sue. "
"How are you? " she asked. She sounded tired but I sensed an underlying happiness in her words.
"I'm fine. Are you okay? " I asked, concerned.
"She's here. "
I froze. "Who's here? " what was she talking about?
"I just gave birth, Kate. It's a girl. " she whispered the last word.
I instantly felt relief flood me, "Oh my God. I'm so happy for you. Congratulations. "
"Thanks. "
"Where are you? " I asked, because I knew it wouldn't be right if I didn't show up. And I also wanted to see the baby.
"Kajul Hospital. "
I racked my brain, coming up with nothing, "I'm not sure I know it. "
She huffed tiredly, "Are you even in this state? Uber here. Everybody knows it. It's a big private hospital. "
I laughed, "Okay. I'm on my way. " then I ended the call because I didn't want to stress her too much.
"Hey, can you turn around, take me to Kajul Hospital? " I asked the driver.
His eyes met mine in the rearview mirror then he nodded. And before I knew it, I was standing at the welcoming entrance of the hospital. It was really big and beautiful, it had to be well-known.
I got in and met the woman at the front desk, telling her who I was looking for.
"Sue Montgomery. She gave birth earlier today, I think. "
"Okay, give me a second. " she went through her computer then looked back up at me, "Okay, I got her right here. She's in room 211 at the maternity ward. That's on the third floor. "
I nodded then I got on the elevator with two other elderly men who were deep in conversation.
I got out before them when I got to the third floor. I walked down the hallway, watching at the numbers on the door of the rooms till I got to room 211.
I knocked before pushing the door open slightly. "Hey, Sue? " I asked.
"Kate? Come in. "
I pushed the door open fully and stepped into the room. For the first time, I met Mr. Montgomery.
He was a tall man, built with muscles and had an easygoing smile on his face. He looked to be a very laid back person.
"Hi. " I waved at him.
He smiled then dropped his gaze to the baby in his arms.
I walked over to Sue. She was lying on the hospital bed with several lines fixed to her body. She looked tired but there was a warm glow to her. "Sue? How are you feeling? "
She beamed, "Pretty good for someone who just underwent an operation. "
My mouth fell open, "An operation? "
"Well, yeah. Go look at her. There was no way I would've gotten that head out. "
Mr. Montgomery laughed, shaking his head.
I frowned, "What do you mean? "
"She got her dad's head. It's huge. " she grinned mischievously.
My eyes automatically flew to the new father who was craddling the baby like he didn't want to leave her even for a minute. His head really was big. I couldn't help the little laugh that escaped me, then I hastily covered my mouth in mortification.
"And I've not properly introduced you. Kate, this is my husband, Knight. Knight, meet my assistant, Kate. "
I walked over to him, extending my hand for a handshake, "Please to meet you, Mr. Montgomery. "
He smiled. That smile seemed to come naturally to him, "Please, call me Knight. People calling me Mr. Montgomery just makes me feel old. "
I laughed. "Well then, nice to meet you, Knight. "
"Like wise. " he tilted his head to his wife, "I hear you've been a great help to my wife lately. I have no idea how to thank you. "
"Just name the baby after me. That'll be thanks enough. " I wiggled my brows.
The couple laughed, "I'm sorry. If I'd known you wanted her to answer your name, I would've given it to her. You're too late though. "
"Aw shoot. " I mock frowned, "What's her name though? "
"It's Dove. " Sue delivered.
"Oh my God, Dove. That's so beautiful. " I cooed.
"It is. " Knight agreed, eyes on the love of his life. They both looked like they were sharing a private moment so I turned my gaze because I didn't want to intrude.
I peered at the baby sleeping in her dad's arms, so peaceful and quiet.
"Can I hold her? " I asked, my arms already outstretched towards him.
"Yes, you can. " he placed her gently into my arms and showed me exactly how to hold her so she wouldn't get irritated.
I held her, marvelling at the fact that she'd come from a human being. A human being like me. Life really was something. To think that first, she'd been as tiny as a seed and eventually she developed till she became a full human being like this. God is good.
"She's so pretty. " I whispered so I wouldn't wake her, running my hand over her face lovingly.
"Thank you. " Sue said, grateful tears in her eyes.
"She got that from her mother. " Knight piped in, "Definitely not from an ugly mug like me. Lord knows what she sees in me. " he said but I could tell he was only half joking.
His insecurity tugged at something inside me. Maybe because I could relate to that.
"I see everything in you. " Sue said to her husband.
Ugh. This people were cheesy as hell. It felt like I was invading on one of their private moments again so I decided to leave before I gave in to my urge to gag in the nearest bathroom.
I passed the baby back to Knight then turned to Sue, just now noticing some tubes fixed inside her body, under her gown.
"So you'll be okay? " I asked tentatively.
She nodded. "I will. "
"Okay well, " I walked over to her and gave her a peck on her cheek, "I'll be on my way to work. Everyone at the office misses you. "
She shook her head, a rueful smile on her lips, "I can't even lie and say I don't miss that place. I even miss the commanding sound of Mr. Rutledge's voice. "
"Mr. What now? " Knight asked, scowling.
The look on his face made me and Sue laugh, "Don't worry. It's just our boss. " I assured him.
"Speaking of... " Sue said, bringing my eyes back to her, "We're going to talk when I'm stronger. " she gave me a knowing look.
I nodded, "Just get stronger. "
She squinted at me, "And don't think I'm going to forget you didn't get my baby anything. " she wiggled her fingers at me and even the gesture was weak.
I gaped at her, "What?! I came here on my way to work. I totally didn't forget to get your baby something. "
She laughed, "I know. "
"Bye. " I waved at them.
"See hour some other time, Kate. " Knight said.
I got out of the hospital, more than happy for Sue. She'd finally given birth! I was happy for her. I mean, the last time I saw her, she'd been struggling to walk, acting like putting one foot in front of the other was punishment itself. Her stomach had been so huge I was actually terrified.
It really was amazing –motherhood. I couldn't wait to witness her as a mother.
When I finally got to Rutledge Towers, it was already past twelve. I looked up before I got into the building. Staring at the upper floor of it, knowing that in there somewhere, my man was striking terror in the heart of several employees.
I laughed, pushing the double doors of the building and stepping in. There was a vibe I got just from stepping into this place and I didn't think it would change. It was just this place, the whole place that gave me that vibe.
I smiled, then got on the elevators, headed for my floor. Not many people could say this, but I genuinely loved my job.