~LEONA~
"What's that Leo? That mark, what is it?" He asked and got up as well.
" Nothing. Don't worry about it." I walked to my dresser and got my lotion and began to apply.
" But I still want you to talk to me about it."
" No, really it's nothing."
" Even if it's nothing, I want to know." He came closer to me persistently.
" Just drop it, Dave!" I yelled quietly.
He went silent.
I turned to look at him and my eyes met the tattoo on his abdomen. "Nice tattoo you got there."
"It's not a tattoo." He answered.
" Then?" I asked and plugged my hand dryer and sat in front of the dresser.
" It's a birthmark. It's been there since my childhood." He took the hand dryer from me and began to dry my hair.
"Can I have a look?"
He moved in front of me but continued to dry my hair.
It was in the form of a heart with the bottom forming a rose flower. It was cute.
"It's beautiful." I traced my hand on it then pressed my lips to it.
He gasped quietly and sighed heavily.
I'm glad to know that he's not the only one that has effect on me.
He added oil to my hair and combed it. After that, he braided the front then curled the end with the curling machine. He did it so perfectly than I imagined.
"Where did you learn to make hair? You seem good at it." I asked.
He chuckled and hugged me from behind then nuzzle his face into my neck. His hand was on my navel and he was hugging me so tight.
"You're beautiful." He muttered into my neck and grazed his teeth on my soft skin. I forgot about my question totally.
I turned slowly in his arms and faced him. "All thanks to you."
"Me? I didn't do anything. You always look beautiful."
"You're beautiful too, Dave. " I hugged him. It feels good than I expected. His strong arms came around me perfectly and I felt as if his arms were only made for me. My head fell on his chest comfortably and I could hear his heart thrumming in my ears. I wish we could stay like this forever. But I can only wish.
"Okay, we can't stand here the whole day and Raymond will be in soon," I said and waited for him to loosen his arms on me.
"What will you be doing tomorrow?" He asked.
"I haven't thought of it," I replied.
" Can I make a plan for you?"
" What plan?" I asked.
" No, agree first."
" I actually have a plan," I said.
"You do?" He asked and we disengaged from the hug.
" Yeah." I took my leggings and began wearing them. Just then, the knob of my door turned slowly revealing Raymond. His eyes roamed the room before settling on me then on Dave.
His face flashed with confusion and surprise.
This is the second time in a day he's seeing us like this.
I looked at Dave who was still having the towel around his waist looking unperturbed then to myself.
I was only in my bra and panties with leggings barely reaching my knees. I managed to pull it up.
God, this is so embarrassing.
"Ray, it's not.." I wanted to say but he was already out.
I felt weird and ashamed, it only multiplied when I remembered Raymond's disappointed face. I'm ashamed of my behavior. I shouldn't be doing this with my boss.
My boss? Is he even my boss again?
How am I going to face Raymond now? I have to explain everything to him. And what am I going to say? That my boss and I were just passing time because he was not around? So ridiculous.
"I doubt if I'll fit into these clothes," Dave said and raised the shirt up.
" You're talking about clothes? My brother just caught us half-naked and you're concerned with clothes?"
" You're not a kid. He'd understand." He said and put the shirt on. It fitted him rather too tightly, tracing his abs. He's taller and muscular than Raymond so it was expected.
Yes. I might not be a kid but that doesn't mean I can mess around with a man when my brother is not around. What will he think of me now? He always thinks that I'm his innocent sister but after what he has seen now, I'm sure his opinion will surely change about me.
With what he saw, he doesn't need me to tell him that Dave and I are more than workers.
Gosh!
When I looked again, he was fully dressed and looking handsome as always.
I took my tank top and wore it as well.
"Don't we look so good together?" He gestured to what he was wearing.
His jeans looked too tight on him as well.
" Are you okay?" I asked and walked to him.
"Yeah, they just seem too tight" He rubbed his neck. " But I am fine, I'll manage."
I nodded. I know he's not comfortable wearing them and that bothered me.
"I think I'll have to get going." He finally said..
" You can trash my dirty clothes." He added.
Oh, so he's really leaving.
"Thanks for the clothes, I'll thank Raymond as well on my way out." He walked to my nightstand then picked his Rolex watch and cellphone. He pressed on the side of the phone and it dinged. He must've switched it off. Why did he do that? He's a businessman, who knows the number of deals he just lost.
He moved to Leonard's cot, bent, and kissed him on the cheeks. He stayed like that for some minutes before straightening up.
I stared at my toes when he began walking towards me. I thought he was coming to me but he just walked past towards the door.
Is he leaving just like that? No nothing? He's not even saying goodbye.
"Are you going to let me leave just like that?" He turned and I was relieved when he walked towards me.
"I thought.."
"You thought? Well, I thought you'd stop me but you didn't and that is very bad, Leona."
He leaned into me and kissed my jaw then trailed it to my lips and kissed me gently but it warmed my entire body, igniting a new fire in me.
Oh, Dave, you have no idea the things you do to me.
Why does it have to be this way each time we kiss? I'm not complaining but this feels so good and...
He ended the kiss. "See you soon." He whispered and walked out without looking back.
He's gone, now I'd have to face my brother alone.
"Mama." I turned to see Leonard standing in his cot.
How's it possible that he has to wake as soon as Dave left?.
I picked him from the cot and he struggled to get down. Once he's feet touched the floor, he ran out.
I stared at him in amazement. Was he awake all this time? I think I'm just overthinking this.
But.
I hope my son is not on his way to tell on me.
Why am I even thinking of this? Leonard hasn't started talking properly so how's he going to tell Raymond?
I chuckled at my silly thought and made the bed Dave and I well..well.

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