We headed back to the office and I took Luc into Keven’s office. Without a word, Keven handed Luc the paperwork for the house and Luc signed it. I headed back to my desk when Luc stopped me.
“Danelle?”
“Yes?” he tucked a stray hair behind my ear.
“Have dinner with me.” it wasn’t a question but it wasn’t demanding either.
“Give me a good reason.” He grinned at me and took a step closer. Catching my chin between his fingers and thumb he brought his lips to mine. I gasped and he took advantage taking the kiss deeper. I moaned and he pulled me, hard agents, him. His hands tightened on my hips and my arms wound around his neck. I can’t remember ever being turned on by a kiss before. I started to feel hot and wet. Luc lifted his head and ran his thumb over my bottom lip. “Yes,” I said in almost whisper.
“Good, I’ll see you tonight.” He said with a smile. He shouted a goodbye over his shoulder to Keven and left. I took a seat in my chair and touched my lips.
“Good kisser hugh.” I jumped a little at Keven’s voice.
“Keven you startled me, don’t do that.” He grinned
“But it’s so much fun.” I smacked him on the leg.
“He’s a good guy right?”
“Yeah, he’s a good guy but he also has baggage just like you.”
“What kind of baggage?”
“I think he’s the one who has to tell you that.” He got up from sitting on my desk and put his hand on my shoulder. “Have fun tonight okay.” He squeezed my shoulder and headed back to his office. I was excited for my date with Luc tonight but I’m also worried. What scars does he have?
When I got home I found Cassidy sitting at the kitchen table with a boy.
“Hi, honey, who’s your friend.” He’s a cute boy, thin with shaggy blonde hair.
“Mom this is Cody. Cody this is my mom Danelle, were partners in a science project.” I put my stuff down and walked over to them.
“What are you working on?” Cassidy and Cody out right grinned.
“Where trying to figure out how to pump electricity from a pumpkin and light up multiple light bulbs.” I have no idea what to say to that so I decided to change the subject.
“How late will you be staying Cody?” Cassidy smiled at me.
“I invited him to stay for dinner. We were going to order pizza and watch movies after we get some of our project done.” I nodded.
“Okay honey, do you mind if Luc and I stay and watch movies and eat pizza with you?” Cassidy jumped up from her chair.
“You have a date with Luc! Mom, that’s great. Cody, do you mind if we hang out with my mom and her date?”
“No, I don’t mind.” He said and smiled at Cassidy who grinned back at him. I called Luc to make sure it was ok with him if we stayed in. I just hope he understands that a single mother to a teenage daughter can’t just go out on a date while her daughters home alone with a boy. After my call, I headed to my room to change into jeans and a light sweater and then went back to the kitchen to order pizza. I watched as my daughter and Cody bent their heads over a piece of paper muttering and writing things down. They grow up so fast and moments like this you realize that. It feels like yesterday that I was holding my newborn in my arms and crying because I was filled with so much love.
Luc showed up with some movies at about the same time as the pizza. We had fun playing card games and watching the movies. At about nine Cody got a call from his parents and had to head home. He said goodnight to Cassidy and told her he would see her at school. Luc helped me clean up the food while Cassidy put her things away and went to bed.
“Well it wasn’t the night I had planned when I asked you out but I had a good time all the same.” I looked over my shoulder at Luc and smiled at him.
“Thank you for letting me change the plans.” He walked over and put a hand on my cheek.
“It’s not a problem. If Cassidy was my daughter you can bet they wouldn’t have left my sight. Cody seemed like a good kid though.”
“Yes he does but he’s still a boy and we both know what all teenage boys have on their minds,” Luc smirked and lowered his head until he was close to touching my lips.
“The same thing grown men have on their minds.” He brushed his lips against mine before he settled in and really kissed me, the kiss was hot and heavy. I put my hands on his shoulders and he pulled me against him so every part of our bodies was touching. My whole body ached with a need I haven’t felt before and if I have it’s been so long I can’t remember. Luc pulled back and smiled at me. “Are they studying together tomorrow too?” I stared up at him.
“What?” he smiled at me. “Um, yes they have a project so I think they’ll be here all week.” He nodded picked up his jacket off the kitchen chair, collected the movies he had brought over and walked back over to me.
“Alright, I’ll see you tomorrow. About six? I’ll cook.” It took a moment for all of what he said to sink in.
“What?” I asked again. He walked right up to me and gave me a quick kiss. “I’ll see you tomorrow.” With another of his time stopping smiles he left the house and I stared out after him. What just happened? Shaking my head I turned off the lights, locked the doors and headed to bed.
“He’s coming over tomorrow and he’s cooking dinner,” I said it out loud and smiled, excited for the coming day.
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