LIFE BEGINS AT 40 - Chapter 22：CHAPTER 22

BRANDON

David went to my office and told me that Erine was sleeping during her break time but Chef Bob could not wake her up. She looked tired as I came to see her in the chair sitting near the hidden door. I stroke her cheek then I lifted her up into my arms. I carried her through the way to hidden door in the kitchen to my office.

My kitchen staffs were already had a hint the way I treated her. I placed her carefully on my bed she still not aware but rather felt comfortable as she sleep. I removed her shoes as I stared at her clothes. I wanted to take it off then change into a comfortable one but rather not.

I took a quick shower and changed my clothes before I join her in my bed. She sounds asleep like a very tiring day for her. I slowly grabbed her closer to me as I placed my arm around her waist. She moved her face near my armpit then hugging me too as I watched her smelling it. She was smiling doing that, I found it cute no one doing that to me. I kissed her forehead then I closed my eyes.

I do not know the time when I woke up with a hard push. I know who that is. We were just staring each other no words came. I wanted to laugh but I control it because she was so cute with her reaction. I know what was in her mind. The look in her eyes saying what is I doing her in your room.

She never waiting too long she spoke. “What am I doing here?”

I cleared my throat before I give her my answer. “Chef Bob tried to wake you up when your alarm hit many times but you sleep like a baby.” Her eyes widen from what I just said.

“You stay here and go home later you should rest I know you are tired.” I whispered then pulled her back. I do not want her to go I want her to sleep beside me I know she looks very tired and I cannot take the risk if she will go home in that state.

Besides, I miss her. I missed her smell. She snuggled in my chest as I kissed her temple without even took too long I can feel she fall asleep. I smiled seeing her breathe calm down then I closed my eyes too.

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When I woke up the other side of my bed was empty. I looked around and saw I was alone. I stood up immediately and notice that her shoes were gone. It only means she left without me knowing me. I looked up my wall clock and saw the time.

I did not know that I slept too much after all the lack of sleep lately with my line of business. I stretched my body then took a shower.

I smiled knowing that I feel my body with excitement. Another day to look forward it was good thinking that I made some progress last night it is not about sex because we did not have sex last night but I spend some hours with Erine.

I cannot wait to see her again tonight.