Weekends Required (Danvers #1)(44)
“No problems, everything is on schedule.” Claire wondered if anything ever dared to go off schedule where Jason was concerned.
“Did you get someone lined up to cover the office while we’re away?” asked Claire.
“Yes, everything is taken care of. How is your mother doing today?”
“She’s good actually; I had lunch with her and Louise earlier, and she was her old self.”
“That’s great; I’m glad you had that time,” said Jason warmly. “I’m going to work from my home the rest of the afternoon. I’ve several conference calls lined up, and I need to pack as well. I should be free a bit earlier so how about I pick you up around six?” asked Jason.
“Ok, I’ll see you then,” said Claire.
“Oh and Claire, I’ve missed you today.” Not waiting for a reply, Jason clicked off after that comment.
Claire felt warmth flood through her. She had of course missed Jason terribly today but was shocked to hear him admit that he felt the same way. She couldn’t delude herself into thinking that this was anything more than sex to Jason. This wasn’t a fairytale, and he wouldn’t be taking her off to his castle. He was, however, taking her off to Charleston where she would have the rest of the week to pretend just for a little while that her prince charming had finally arrived.
She was surprised to hear her phone ringing again. She quickly answered it thinking that Jason had forgotten something. As soon as she said hello, she cringed as Suzy said, “Well, well, well, is someone finally getting laid?” Despite being horrified at the question, Claire couldn’t contain the laughter that burst out. No matter how crude or shocking Suzy could be at times, you still had to laugh at some of the things that came out of her mouth.
“What’re you talking about?” hedged Claire.
With a dramatic sigh, Suzy said, “Really, from all the choices out there, you’re choosing the dumb route? That’s just disappointing. Honey you know I’m wired into everything at Danvers right down to when everyone takes a leak every day. Do you really think I haven’t heard that Jason requested a fill in for the office because he needed his assistant to travel with him this week? Now I may have been able to buy into it if I hadn’t run into him in the elevator this morning. That man had the ‘oh so satisfied, I’ve been done left and right' look all over his face. Men can’t fake that shit, he was fresh out of the sack with someone. So… he was either fresh out of your sack, and you’re going with him this week for more nookie or he was fresh off someone else’s sheets and you’re actually going to work,” finished Suzy smugly.
“Oh Suz, you missed your calling somewhere in life. You should have been a detective or a comedian; I’m not sure which,” laughed Claire.
“Looks like you’re admitting to option one, am I right?” asked Suzy. "You know I’m going to need some details; I’ve been wondering what was under the hood of that baby for a while.” Claire had never been in the position to kiss and tell before, and it was a strange feeling. She knew she could trust anything she said to Suzy not to go further, but it was still hard to talk about something so private and special.
“Er… yes, there’s been some new developments there,” admitted Claire.
“New developments, like are we talking about the weather or some hot sweaty sex?”
Claire finally gave in with a sigh knowing she would never get off the phone otherwise, “Ok, we slept together and oh my God Suz, it was wonderful. He was just… wonderful.”
With a snort, Suzy said, “Yada, yada! Let’s get over the rated G version and answer such hard-hitting questions as, was it good? Was it big? Did he go for quality or quantity?”
As her face started to flame, Claire lay back against the couch cushions and answered, “It was great; it was big and quality all the way, both times.”
“Yessss," squealed Suzy, "I knew it! So you’re going with him this week for more, huh?”
“Yes, he asked me to go; he’s picking me up at six tonight,” said Claire.
“Well honey if anyone ever needed a good bang, it's you,” laughed Suzy.
“You're terrible Suz, really you are.”
“Claire,” began Suzy, a serious tone entering her voice. “I’m all for getting out there and test driving some new models. I can’t imagine a finer model than Jason, but be careful, ok?”
“What’re you saying Suz?”
“I’m just saying that people like Jason are different. I’m sure he has a lot of experience with women, but I don’t think he’s looking to settle down anytime soon,” added Suzy.
“I know Suz, but thank you for caring enough to point it out.”
“Sure thing, now get out there and have some fun for both of us.”
“I will. You know you could still come for the weekend and see Grayson if you change your mind,” added Claire.
“I’m not looking for a pretty-boy Claire. How do all these hunks like Jason and pretty boy have all that money at their age?” mused Suzy. "Oh well, guess it’s better to be a rich young stud than an old dude, right? Have fun and call me when you get home, I need more details, lots more of them.” With a laugh, Claire agreed and finally got off the phone without having to give out Jason’s underwear size. The clock showed three by then, plenty of time for a nap. Soon, she was dropping off to sleep dreaming of Jason’s hands sliding over her body and even in sleep her heart melted just a little more.