Chapter 15

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Sunday

Elizabeth woke up. She didn't feel Raymond's arms around her. She turned on her back and saw the robe from the previous morning hanging on the couch. She sat up and put on the robe. Elizabeth walked to the bathroom and did her morning routine. She decided to walk around and hopefully find Ray in this big mansion. The kitchen seemed like a good place to begin the search.

Elizabeth heard his soft voice in the kitchen. She found Ray leaning against the kitchen island. He's with his back to her. Ray is talking softly on his cell phone. He is wearing a pair of grey sweatpants. He isn't wearing a shirt. His bare back is on display for her. Even though she couldn't see Ray's face, she could picture his serious expression. Elizabeth approached Ray. When she got close to him, she reached her hand out and snaked it across his bare stomach. She heard the slight hitch in his breath which he softly let out, but he resumed talking on the phone. Elizabeth ran her hand up his abs and rested it on the middle of his chest. She pulled herself to him. Her face turned and found its place in the middle of Ray's back. Raymond took Elizabeth's hand in his and brought it up to his lips. He gently kissed her open palm and placed it back on his chest. He left his hand over hers. "Okay, Boss. We can discuss the matter tomorrow." Raymond suggested.

"Why can't we discuss the matter right now?" Mickey asked.

Elizabeth decided to tease Ray. She leaned up and started to kiss the side of his neck. Her free hand slid to his lower back. Ray knew what she's trying to do. His voice is strained.

"Raymond, what's wrong with you?" Mickey asked. "You don't sound like your usual self." He remarked.

"I had a late night. I went to bed later than usual. I got up just a few minutes before you called." He replied.

"Mickey, what the bloody hell are you doing calling Raymond on a Sunday morning?" Ros is heard in the background. "He probably has company over hence why he just got up. Darling, you're a smart man, but sometimes you can be so oblivious. Let Raymond enjoy his morning with his special lady."

Elizabeth walked around Raymond until she stood in front of him. He looked at her with a serious expression on his face.

She threw another surprise at him. Elizabeth leaned in and kissed Raymond. She cupped his cheek. She briefly pulled back and leaned in to kiss him again.

"Uh, that's uh

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"Uh, that's uh... yes, Boss. Let's continue this conversation tomorrow. I have some things to get done today." Ray's eyes twitched. He closed his eyes and waited for Mickey's response. "Yes, I understand. See you tomorrow, Boss." Ray hangs up and tosses his phone onto the kitchen island. "Lizzie, what are you trying to do? Get me fired?" He asked her, but there was a playful glint in his eyes.

"You're not getting fired. Don't be so dramatic." Elizabeth said. "From what I was able to hear, it sounds like Rosalind gave him a reality check and Michael understood that you have things to get done today."

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