It Will Always Be You

Chapter 4: I Can't Deny

{Hey Guys, I'm deleting 'addicted 'because right now I'm not in the right place to update it. I'll keep the draft & bring the story back later. Enjoy though😊😘}

A week had now gone by and I was now fully familiar with my work duties. I was past all the basics and was working on expanding my availability to the company.

Meek was telling me as the days passed how impressed he was with my progress and if I kept it up, a raise would be involved.

I couldn't lie, when he said that a smile crept upon my face. I was finally in a good place in my life. I hate to say it but it was because of Meek. Not too long ago we was on the verge of hating each other. Now, we get along perfect. I'm not saying there isn't still some hidden anger there but we're both being mature about the situation.

It was below freezing outside and the snow was taking a toll on the inside of my home. As soon as I removed the sheets, my body filled with goosebumps.

To think all the years I've resided in Philly, I would be use to the harsh cold weather. But right now it was kicking my ass and I had no other choice but to take the L.

I reached over and grabbed my phone. It was 9 a.m and the sun was up. I looked at all the messages I missed over night. I fell asleep as soon as I got home.

I was still getting use to not being home most of the day and after work, exhaustion takes over.

(Text Message: 3:53a.m)

-Sherika: Call me when you get this!

(8:57)

-Meek: Just making sure you got home safe. See you at 5.

//Thanks and I did. I'll be there.\\

-Ryan: How about lunch at 12? I'll pay.

I blushed a little. I couldn't deny that I was feeling my co-worker Ryan just a little bit. He is a nice guy and I can actually picture myself interacting with him, in a way that means being more than friends.

I didn't hesitate to respond, with excitement in mind but if course he wouldn't know it.

//Sure boo. Just text me the place and I'll be there.\\

Almost immediately I received a text back saying:

//No. I'll be picking you up. Just be ready.\\

I was impressed. He was showing me that he wanted to be in charge and that is always attractive to me. A man who doesn't let the woman do too much. I'm thinking that I will enjoy this.

//Oh. Well okay. Lol. I'll be ready then. Muah.\\

I closed out my phone and quickly got out of bed. I made the bed up, fixing the sheets and pillows before heading towards the shower.

I had to be back at the office at 5 so I needed to hurry. I wanted to dress comfortable but also classy. I didn't want to give him the wrong impression by showing too much, so I would stick to leaving out a little cleavage but not too much of anything else.

Turning on the shower, I let it heat to the right temperature. I turned on my Ipod deck and some songs from my playlist began to play.

I stripped down and got in, letting the water relax my body. The steam definately woke me up.

I grabbed the cloth and began washing my body with my Peaches and Cream body wash. After doing so, I turned off the shower and stepped out, grabbing a towel and wrapping it around my wet body.