Chapter 3

"What are you thinking? Get your head out of the gutter. I have a girlfriend."

He leaned closer and whispered, "Well, if you're not going to make a move, I certainly will."

I knew he was going to try and flirt with Valentina, but damn, I had a girlfriend.

"Be serious, man. Don't mess with her feelings."

"I'll just try it out. If it doesn't work, then whatever."

I felt a little annoyed, but didn't say anything more.

Back home, my mind was still consumed by thoughts of Valentina.

And just as I opened the door,

Chloe, dressed in something barely there, was waiting, hoping to spend an intimate evening with me.

The scant fabric perfectly showcased her perfect figure.

"Alex, you're back! Do you like this outfit?"

She twirled around.

Leaving little to the imagination.

Seeing her long legs and sexy body, I couldn't resist pouncing.

I can honestly say tonight was the most energized I'd been in a long time.

Even Chloe praised my stamina.

"Alex, what's gotten into you tonight? So happy, so much energy?"

I didn't speak, responding instead with my actions.

We both found absolute pleasure tonight.

But what she didn't know was,

I pictured Valentina, the woman I'd only met twice, and that's when a true fire ignited within me.

Afterward, she fell asleep,

But I felt a hollow emptiness and a pang of guilt.

I shoved down those filthy thoughts,

And tossed and turned for a long time before finally falling asleep.

The next morning, as soon as I got to the office, I saw Jake hovering around Valentina.

I don't know what joke he told, but she kept giggling, covering her mouth.

"He sure works fast."

I felt both helpless and jealous.

"Ahem, Valentina, could you step into my office for a moment?"

I deliberately interrupted their conversation.

She walked in, giving me a chance to observe her up close.

Today, she had her dark hair elegantly pinned up, revealing her long, pristine neck.

Like a graceful swan.

"Mr. Alex, is there something you need?"

I pulled out a client file from my drawer,

Gesturing for her to stand next to me.

As I explained, I caught the scent of her perfume.