Page 149 of When He Was Mine

“I texted Charles and said I was delayed.”

“Before or after?”

“After. He’ll wait because he knows I have a nice fat bonus for him.”

I pushed myself up and Oliver got off the bed so I could stand.

“Mmm, Belgian waffles. I love these with Nutella,” I said.

“I know. Why do you think I ordered them?”

“I didn’t see Nutella on the menu.”

“I’m…”

I cut him off. “I know, Oliver Fox. Do you ever get sick of saying that?”

“Not at all because it’s true. I worked hard to get where I am and I might as well enjoy my status.”

“Arrogant asshole,” I said under my breath.

Oliver looked up from his mushroom omelet. “Excuse me?”

“Like you didn’t know what I said.”

“Are you ever going to stop calling me that?” he asked.

I rolled my eyes. “Yeah, when you stop acting like one.”

“Then never.” He reached out and stroked my bare arm. After I got up from bed, I took a quick shower to clean myself, keeping my hair dry. I was now dressed in the blue bikini I pulled out of my suitcase before we made love. I finished a waffle, took a few sips of coffee and pushed back from the table.

“I’m full and ready for the beach.”

“I should only be a couple of hours. Charles made some modifications to the employee quarters, and I need to check those also.”

“What modifications?”

“He added an outdoor shower and a patio with a grill outside the sliding glass door. Just because they’re employees doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be comfortable.”

I nodded. “That was nice of you.”

“I try.”

He stood up, tipped my head with two fingers on my chin and gave me a coffee flavored kiss.

“Remember, stay with Brenda and Raquel.”

I crossed my arms. “What do you think I’m going to do? Run and get ice cream from the Good Humor man?”

“No. I mean if you want to use the restroom or go swimming.”

“Stop worrying. I know the drill.”

“They should be here in a few minutes. Do you want me to wait?”

“No. You can go. I’ll be fine. Don’t keep Vlad waiting.”

“Fine. Be careful and don’t forget sunscreen.”