Chapter 7 #3
For a brief time, August had seemed like the answer.
Until viral pictures and explosive orgasms were no longer enough.
Not for me, anyway. I ended the personal relationship first. She cried, swore she couldn’t live without me, then showed up at my house in the middle of the night and sucked the good sense out of me.
I tried again, thinking that if I just focused on things growing between us that it would get better.
It didn’t, and I knew the next step was to sever all contact.
The contract with her company was broken, and I told her I never wanted to see her again. That was two weeks after I met Dakota.
“It’s been over a year, August. Have some fuckin’ pride.” I did not have time for her shit today.
“You need to have a damn heart,” she shot back. Then sighed heavily and closed the space between us. Placing her hands on my chest, she stared into my eyes and pouted. “I miss you, baby. And I know you miss me. You miss us.” The last was said in a whisper as she pressed her body against mine.
And shit, I couldn’t lie, she felt good as hell.
Soft in all the right places and I knew that if I pushed her dress up and cupped her pussy, it would be hot, wet, and ready for me.
August was always on ‘go’ where I was concerned and for a long time that shit turned me on. Today, it pissed me the hell off.
“But I don’t,” I said, gripping her wrists and pushing her away from me. “What did I tell you the last time we spoke?”
The tears appeared next, and her bottom lip trembled. “It’s not true. I don’t believe it. I don’t believe it’s over!”
“I don’t give a fuck what you believe!” I hadn’t meant to raise my voice, had wanted to keep this as cordial as possible even though it was a ridiculous scene. There was no way she would make me believe that her horny ass had been celibate all this time, just waiting for me to come back to her.
August was gorgeous and rich. Her company was successful and in demand. She could have any man she wanted. Just not me.
“I told your ass this was over a long time ago. Told you to stay the hell away from me since you acted like a bitch in heat. Now, I’m telling you again that I don’t want you.”
“But why? We were so good together and you can’t deny that!”
“Because I’m married!” I shot back.
Her eyes widened and she looked like the air had been sucked out of her lungs. “You’re lying,” she gasped. “You are fucking lying to me.”
After digging into my pocket for my wallet, I flipped it open and pulled the ring out of one of the credit card slots.
I never left home without it and after this weekend, it would never be hidden again.
Putting my wallet away, I pushed the wide eternity black gold with black diamonds ring onto my finger and held it up so she could see.
“Married. Taken. Not Available. I. Only. Want. My. Wife.” I spoke slowly so she couldn’t possibly miss my meaning this time.
She surprised me by stepping close again to grab my hand. Pulling it close she examined the ring then spat, “You bastard! How dare you marry some other bitch after all the time and effort I put into you?”
I chuckled; but wasn’t shit funny especially not what was about to happen.
I grabbed her wrist, this time applying more strength than I had when I pushed her away.
“Make that the last time you put your hands on me.” I walked her back toward the door.
“And, August, hear me clearly when I say this because it’s the last warning you’re gonna get.
Don’t come here, don’t call here, don’t pop up at my house or wherever you think I’ll be.
Or I promise I’ll burn you and your shit down to the ground. ”
Her back hit the door.
“I hate you, Fury Mathias,” she hissed.
“Good. Now get the fuck out of my office.” I released her wrist, then reached around her to open the door.
Right on cue, a security guard appeared on the other side.
“You and your new bitch can go straight to hell!”
She took a step forward, and the guard blocked her path.
I stepped close behind her, leaning in so my mouth was right up against her ear.
“Make that the last time you refer to my wife like that, or any way at all. Or your ass will make it to hell before either of us. Don’t play with me, August. You know I don’t take disrespect lightly. ”
She knew I didn’t take that shit at all. But if she wanted to fuck around and find out, that could definitely be arranged.
Wisely, she didn’t speak another word, and security escorted her toward the elevator. I gave Sonya a knowing look before retreating into my office again. She would add August to the no-entry list that the doorman knew to abide by. Even if she showed up again, she wouldn’t be allowed inside.
Dropping into my chair, I sighed heavily. This day had turned into a roller coaster of events and emotions, and I desperately wanted to get off the ride. I wanted this shit with the raid to be resolved quickly so I could focus on the only things that mattered—my business and my wife.