His BackBone

Tension

Roman's POV

I'd only been dating Alexa for only six months. Her father Jim Bliss was one of the biggest donors to my campaign. He sort of pushed her on me with the hopes that we would get married. In politics, no one gives you anything for free. There is always strings attached to whatever is giving.

I honestly wasn't that interested in her. I could only think about why Naomi didn't join us for dinner. One thing I couldn't forget is the way she tastes, so damn savory. I was fooling myself with Alexa.

"Roman.." She put on her night clothes. "Don't you think it's weird you make your staff stay with you?"

"Uh, not really ! We're a tight family."

"What's up with your legislative assistant, Naomi?"

Damn. Could she tell I had the hots for her? No way would she know that I'm feeling her. That had to be a better way. "What you mean babe?"

"I mean.. I think your friend, Mustafa has a crush on her. That's the word around town. I mean he does have a thing for black women." She said, brushing her teeth.

My attention was focused on my emails, and I just received my to do list from Naomi with my action items for tomorrow. I'd be thirsty if I went downstairs again to talk with her again. I sent her a quick text.

Me: Naomi.. wyd?

Naomi: Minding my business sir

Me: Meet me in the wine cellar in 15...

Naomi: Sir, I am busy

Me: Doesn't matter it's important..

"Roman.." Alexa snapped her finger in front of his face. "Hello?"

"Sorry.." I placed my phone down in my lap, because I didn't want her to know what I was doing.

"I don't know what Mustafa's angle is, but he wants to run for Governor."

Alexa gasped. "Against.. you?"

"If I decide to run.."

"But you have to." She insisted. It was clear why she was with me. She doesn't care about my mental health or anything. I lost my wife during this first two years of my tenure. I don't think she gets that.

"I'll be back.. I need to talk care of something." I left her in bed, and creeped down to the wine cellar. Not many people knew about this existence, but I enjoyed going down here to drink. I grabbed two glasses and poured an old bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. I knew that Naomi enjoyed drinking wine.

I saw her walking downstairs in a short night gown. Mhm, she looked so damn good. "Hey..." I growled.

"What was so important?" She said, standing in front of me with her arms folded. "I'm here.."

"I want you.." I grabbed her and pulled her close to me. I licked her lips and sucked on bottom lip. I was hungry for her, she tormented me at work. Wearing all those tights clothes and sucking my dick. I wanted more.

Naomi pulled back. "No, I can't do this.. I don't want to start an affair with you. Those times I went down on you just kinda happened. Now, things are getting messy."

"Is this because you like Mustafa..?" I asked, and I could feel the jealously rising.

"No, I don't. I told you earlier you are with Alexa. I am not going to get hurt and be the next Olivia Pope."

How could she even say something like that? She wasn't some power hungry woman trying to get to the top. She was the best thing that's ever happen to me. "I would rather you be next to me during all those dinners and formal events. Instead of use eye fucking each other. You want me Naomi don't lie."

Naomi's POV

I hadn't thought about my feelings for Roman. They were honestly tuck away and I tried to drown myself in work. It wasn't that I wasn't pretty enough or smart enough. It was because her father had money, she was on the arm of Roman.

I literally had Roman in the palm of my hand. Just like I wanted things to be. He needed me to run the state of Florida.

We were in the wine cellar having a glass of wine together. I quickly changed the subject. "I think you should run again." I sipped slowly, enjoying the taste of good wine.

"Why?? I couldn't possibly do this again. Could I ?"

"Yes, you can ! Granted, we need to find a new campaign manager, but I have some connections."

"Alexa's dad could help us.."

Does he really think I'd want to get further involved with Jim Bliss? I don't see why we want to get further involved with him. He also had influence on some of Roman's decisions and I hated that.  I gritted my teeth. "But.. you know I don't like him."

Roman sighed. "I know but you know politics can get messy. Don't worry though. We will get the money for our reelection campaign."

I leaned against the table. "You know... when you get re-elected I would like a pay increase." I placed my wine down and said "I need you to make that happen."

"Of course. We can negotiate that after I win." Roman lightly kissed me. At that moment I felt myself getting weak, was I gonna give him all of me tonight in this wine cellar.

"Roman.. " I pulled away from him, losing my breath a bit. So many emotions and feelings ran through my body. I looked up at him, and I felt a spark. I needed him inside of me. "Your girlfriend is upstairs in your bed. I can't. We can't."

"You really can look me in my eyes and tell me you don't want me?" He questioned me, and I'm sure he knew my answer.

"Uh.. I .. this is too much!" I stormed upstairs and found myself locked in my room. Roman knew how to play games with me. I can't keep letting him toy with me like this.

A/N: Alright lovies thank you so much for reading new book ! Things are getting hot between Naomi and Roman. The tension is too real.

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