Craved Affections

Chapter 9

"Eric how do you like this for the press release?" Donna asked him. "How do you describe the ensemble? Sensational! Gold and silver, lines that accentuate every delicious sexy curve." The models were both posing and moving around in their one piece bikini and shawls. "Grabbing the eye. It's all there! A vision in sand! Even the strongest will power cannot resist the second look."

"That is for sure." Eric said, eyes glued to the models bodies.

Caroline walked in unheard over the music. Her smile followed the models still turning and posing in their bikini. Eric handed a shawl one of the models threw at him to Donna before he made his way to turn off the music, all the while unaware of Caroline.

"Well, what do you think?" She asked.

"Fabulous! Fabulous! We have ourselves another winner." Eric thanked.

"Oh well it's your collection, Eric."

Eric turned to look back and spotted Caroline still at the door. "Caroline!" He greeted, making his way over. "Have you two met my fiance?" He made his way in front on her. "Caroline this is Donna, Vivianne and Monique."

"Hi," she greeted pleasantly. "Incredible swimwear?"

"It's part of next year's cruise collection." Donna spoke up. "All Eric's ideas."

"My, my, what goes on in this man's head."

"We'll be back with the rest of it." Donna said ushering the models out.

"I'll be here."

Caroline laughed. "So, who are you? Or do I even need to ask?"

"Ahm." He said seductively, sitting and pulling Caroline between his legs. "I have major needs."

"Don't we all." She agreed lacing her fingers around his neck.

"But some of us are having a major, major problem waiting for the honeymoon." He told her  pulling her close.

"You'll make it." She told him and dipped her head for one kiss. "I have to go now. I have dinner plans."

"What plans?" Eric asked, still holding on to her retreating figure.

"I told you."

"Oh, right. Daddy."

"He needs a little reassurance."

"That maybe what he needs. What he wants is a blunt object to drop on my head some unsuspecting night." He finished with a laugh.

"I think he's coming around. I can feel it."

"Really?" Eric stood up and kissed her again. "You're really gonna make me wait until our wedding night?"

"What doesn't kill you makes you strong." She replied wittily.

"Ah, the word I believe is---"

Caroline quickly placed her finger on his lips before kissing him. It began soft and timid but as it picked up with intensity she pulled away. "I'll see you tomorrow."

Eric watched her leave and smiled his good bye. As soon as she left he looked to the ceiling and sighed deeply. Turning he went around his desk to finish looking at the photos of bikinis. He was on his fifth picture when the phone rang. He sighed lightly before answering. "Eric Summer."

"Working late these days." Came a sultry voice over the phone.

"Who is this?" Eric demanded.

"Short memory. Hasn't been that long, love."

"Lexi?" Eric asked in surprise.

"Only have a minute." She teased.

"Where are you?"