Again, with this word? Something I really shouldn’t think about in his presence—or even in his absence, better not to risk it.
“No problem. I’m a professional.”
I can be professional. He’s not the first handsome guy I’ve had as a client.
Fuck.
Did I just admit that he is a handsome guy?
Okay. Don’t panic. There’s nothing wrong with that, isn’t it?
“Do you still want to come by the club?” He asks me as we both reach the door.
“Sure, if it’s not a problem for you.”
He smiles shyly, and an expected and comforting warmth spreads through my chest.
“You can drop by any time. I can take a break and spend it with you.”
I shouldn’t sigh or wait for tomorrow as if it were something personal, but his shy smile and bright eyes overpower my intentions and my thoughts.
“See you tomorrow, then.”
“Good night, lawyer.”
His tone lowers, and inappropriate excitement slips down my spine.
“Good night, Mr Graham.”
Rowan
Paul only comes into my office towards the evening. I didn’t see him the whole day. I didn’t leave the court until late afternoon. We often work late. I stay in the office after work because no one is waiting for me at home.
For Paul, things are different. He’s been living with his girlfriend for about a year, and they have been together for three years. I was there the day they met for the first time. For him, it was love at first sight, and for her… Well, I must admit she also fell for his charm almost immediately.
“Hey, you still here?” Paul sits opposite me, unbuttoning his jacket.
I glance at my watch. “Have I ever left before seven?”
“In fact…” He makes himself comfortable, waiting for me to give him my attention.
“Is there a problem?”
“You tell me if there is a problem.”
I remove my glasses and leave them on the desk, then lean against the chair and turn my attention to him. “Did you come by to tell me something or…”
“I wanted to hear about your case.”
“I’m currently working on five cases. You have to be more specific.”
“You know very well what case I’m talking about. The only one I’m not aware of any developments.”
Right. Also, because there are no developments. We’re far behind schedule.
“I met the kids.”
“And…”
