Affairs of the Heart

Chapter two

"D-Desiree?" Dominic stuttered in disbelief. Desiree sat and stared,her body seemingly numb. Was this true? Her heart skipped a few beats and her hands suddenly felt clammy,her whole body felt dead. She blinked and tried to regain her composure.

"D-Dom...Dominic?" She asked softly.

"Oh my God Des, its really you" he laughed,drinking in the beauty if her face. God she was beautiful. Not that she wasn't as a teen; but now she was a woman, a woman filled with curves in all the right places and in their correct proportions.

"It has been a long time" she said gleefully moving towards him.

"Yes" he smiled,almost close to tears. Dominic pulled her into his arms. He held her tight,never wanting to let go. His Desiree was back. Desiree could feel his muscles pressing against her breasts,he smelled and felt so good.she closed her eyes and smiled.

Dominic used his hands to gently massage the small of her back.She was soft....so curvy...so perfect,she fitted his body perfectly. He felt Desiree pulling away from him and it left him empty.

"Its so nice to see you again" she said awkwardly and posed a fake smile.

Dominic smiled and cleared his throat "likewise"

They stared at each other for what seemed like hours, Dominic's eyes lingering to her breasts. He swallowed,they weren't that small anymore,they were stiff and full,peeking out from the low cut cleavaged top she wore.

"Dom, I'm up here" she joked mockingly.

Dominic suddenly tore his eyes away from her cleavage and stared at her face.

" Oh I-I-..its good to see you" he babbled.

"Dominic,we've already established that" Desiree laughed out,holding her head down to hide the grin on her face. She stopped abruptly when she saw a wedding ring on his finger. Her heart suddenly became tight and she felt heartbroken all over again.

"You-you're married" she swallowed,stifling the sob that rose at the back of her throat.
Girl,get over yourself,get over him a voice in the back of her head demanded.

" ummm yea, a year and a half ago" he swallowed.

"Thats great" Desiree said trying to sound cheerful.

"Ummm" he sighed "take a seat let's talk"

"Ummm...ok but I came for a job as a P.A if the spot is still available" she said squirming her face.

"A job?" Dominic asked surprised. Desiree nodded.

" I have been searching for a P.A ever since" he smiled

"That's great" she said cheerfully.
Was she making the right decision? What was she even doing hear,it was awkward enough that he had a wife,maybe even children for God's sake. She pushed the thoughts at the back of her head. A voice appeared over the telecom.

"Mr Santos,Mr Patrick is here" the old lady announced with a shaky voice. Desiree froze.

" oh shit,I didn't even remember" he sighed and ran a hand through his hair "send him through"

Dominic turned to face Desiree who looked pale.

" Desiree, this won't be long,do you mind waiting?" He asked.

" Oh what?...Ummm yeah,sure"

A knock came on the door

"Come in"

A tall, African American man stepped in. His eyes glued to Desiree,a look of confusion smearing his face.

"Mr Caine-" Dominic began

"Desiree?" He asked in disbelief.

"Patrick hey" she smiled.

Patrick went closer to Desiree and kissed her softly on the mouth. It was quick,but intimate.

Dominic cleared his throat,eyebrows drawn together in confusion and..jealousy?

" Oh excuse me,Mr Santos, I'm being rude,this is my girlfriend Desiree" he said gazing at Desiree,admiration in his eyes.

"I know her,we were-"

" we know each other" Desiree interrupted hastily before Dominic had the chance to say anything else. She watched as the muscles in his mouth flexed. God he was breathtakingly handsome. Dark black hair,tan Hispanic complexion and dark blue eyes. Girl snap out of it,you man might see you drooling...and its not over him.she blinked.

"Oh really?" Patrick said,raising a skeptical brow.

"Yeah" Dominic replied in a tone that tone that told him to drop it.
"I think I'll go" Desiree said

"No, stay" Dominic insisted " it won't take long"

" yea just wanted to hand Dominic some files,and to talk about the meeting sunday"

They chatted for some minutes before they all stood to leave.

"Oh so how long have you two been seeing each other?" Dominic asked,hands crossed over his chest.

" couple months" Desiree said,looking at Dominic,she immediately regretted it. He stared at her intently,the look of love and welcome he once had in his eyes,now gone. Desiree knew he was jealous- she knew the look,it hadn't changed. But why was he jealous?, he had a wife...a family.
"I've gotta go,Dominic please call me if you're interested" she said,trying to find a fast way out.

"I am,and I will" he said firmly.

"It is nice seeing you"she said once more.

He nodded "likewise,I'll see you soon" he smiled, Desiree smiled back,no longer cognizant of the fact that her boyfriend was in the room.

Patrick cleared his throat "I'll see you later"

Desiree gave him a sexy look then smiled before she picked up her purse and walked out. Patrick and Dominic stood watching her round derierre as she left the room.

"Tsk-Tsk-Tsk....aren't I a lucky man" Patrick smiled.Dominic stood fuming.