Page 21 of Unwrapped
Looking at the two, Sam and Aiden were complete opposites.Aiden was thin, but you could tell that he had muscle definition.He had shocking white hair that matched his pale complexion, gray eyes that seemed to take in all of his surroundings, his lean body stood at over six feet tall, and he dressed impeccably.
Sam was sandy blond, tanned from working outside, muscular and fit for his job, and close to six and a half feet tall.He had kind green eyes and while he preferred jeans and a tee, but he made the suit he had on tonight work.
“I’ve never seen Sam so taken with anyone before,”Ronan said, watching Sam and Aiden interact.
At that moment, Aiden’s face seemed to light up as Sam smiled at him.Sam indicated that they should sit, and when Aiden nodded and turned toward the table, Adam was happy to see Sam’s protective hand on the small of Aiden’s back.
“Aiden’s a good guy.He just had crap taste in boyfriends.I remember he told me that his recent ex-boyfriend wasn’t the first to cheat on him.”Jack told Ronan.
“It’s different, I suppose.I have never seen Sam so interested in someone the moment he spotted them.Sam is more of a take your time kinda guy, but from the way it looks, Sam met his match in Aiden.”
Ronan nodded his head toward Sam, who was smiling as Aiden threw back his head and laughed at something Sam said.Aiden’s hand gripped Sam’s forearm and Sam’s hand holding Aiden’s, keeping him close.
For the next few hours, Jack introduced Adam to his employees as his partner and Adam got to know those Jack worked with on a daily basis.They were honest with their praise of their boss and how much they loved their jobs.
“I’m proud of you,” Adam said.
Jack smiled at him.“Why?”
“Look at what you’ve made here.Your employees love you, you have friends who would do anything for you, and although you grew up with a man who could care less about anybody but himself, you are a caring and wonderful man I fell in love with.”
Jack kissed him and Adam melted into Jack’s body.All night, Adam had wanted to drag Jack to a private room and relieve the constant throbbing in his body.He knew they couldn’t, but this kiss was enough.For the moment.
“Hey, Jack.”
A familiar voice broke through Adam’s desire and he glanced down to see Jack’s assistant smiling up at both of them.
“I’m so glad it worked out for you two.”She rubbed her hand down her belly in a protective way.Adam should have noticed before, but tonight his mind wasn’t clouded with hurt and jealousy.
“Congratulations to you.”Adam nodded at her belly.
“Thank you, my husband is going to hyperventilate at least once before she’s born, but I’m enjoying the attention.Speak of the devil.”A man walked up with a glass of water and pulled Melanie close.“It’s time for your announcement, boss.”
Jack nodded and turned to Adam and snagged a quick kiss.“I’ll be right back.After this, we can go home.”
“Sounds good.”
Adam watched as Jack made it to the stage, laughing at something that was said as he was passed the microphone.
“Welcome, everyone, to our annual Christmas party.Well, the first announcement is that everyone will get a bonus that will be deposited into your accounts tomorrow.It’s a small thank you, a token of my appreciation.And the office is officially closed until the second Monday in January so you can enjoy time with your friends and family.”
A cheer went up in the ballroom and Adam smiled at Jack.
“Adam, can you join me on stage?” Jack asked and the room became silent.
Adam’s feet felt frozen as he stood there, staring up at the stage and meeting Jack’s eyes.One of their friends, probably Garrett, gave him a small push, and he found himself accepting Jack’s hand.Jack smiled at him and he smiled back, his body relaxing after Jack gave him another quick kiss.
Jack chose that moment to drop down on one knee and reached behind him.His attention wasn’t on the movement but the smile Jack gave him.But when Jack held up a black box and opened the top, Adam’s heart started racing in anticipation.
“Adam?”Jack reached for Adam’s shaking hand.
That was when he noticed the wedding band.It was platinum with black diamonds surrounding the entire ring and it was beautiful.At that moment, Adam couldn’t keep quiet.
“If you’re asking me to marry you, then yes, as soon as humanly possible.”
Adam held his breath as Jack nodded and he threw himself into Jack’s arms, holding him tight.
“Thank everything holy.”
