Chapter 288
Two Times The Charm Novel (Clara and Emmett)
ââ¦â Clara opened her mouth but found herself at a loss for words..
His words made a strange amount of sense!
âClara, Iâm smarter than you give me credit for.â
âMhmm.â
âBut I wonât force you! Iâm just expressing my opinion.â He said, but his hand was already sneaking its way under Claraâs clothes.
Before she could react, his lips were already on hers.
âHey! Emmett⦠This is an office! Ricardo might walk in!â
âClickâ¦â
The next second, Emmett locked the office door.
âNow he wonât walk in.â
ââ¦But itâs daylight. Weâre in the officeâ¦â
Before Clara could finish, Emmett had already made his move.
She let out a scream, pounding on his chest.
Was this his real motive? They were just having a normal conversation; how did things take such a sudden turn?!
After a scorching battle, Clara could barely stand.
Emmett, however, was fresh as a daisy, tidying up his clothes. âTired? Why donât you take a break? Iâll have Ricardo cover for you today. Say youâre feeling unwell and need to see a doctor.â
âNo way!â Claraâs cheeks were still flushed, âYouâve been in my office for over an hour; if I leave after you do, even Ricardo will know whatâs up!â
Emmett smiled, âWhatâs there to fear? He already knows about us.â
ââ¦No!â Clara blushed even harder, ââ¦Iâm not leaving!â
âAnd you think Ricardo wouldnât suspect something seeing you like this?â
Emmett reached out and tousled her hair, âWhatâs there to be embarrassed about? Youâre my wife.â
âThatâs not the point, and Iâd rather stay in the office all afternoon than leave.â Clara retorted, glaring at Emmett/
He didnât seem to care, leaving her to clean up the mess.
âDo you want me to tell Ricardo not to come to your office this afternoon?â
âNo need!â Clara glared at him, âDonât say anything. Just get back to your own office!â
Emmett laughed, âAll right, Iâll meet you in the underground garage tonight.â
He reached the door, then suddenly turned back, âI might have gotten too excited earlier and worn you out; if you feel unwell, let me know! Iâll have a doctor check on you.â
ââ¦Oh, just go!â She wouldâve kicked him out if her legs werenât so weak.
His hearty laughter echoed in her ears, and she wished she could sew his mouth shut.
Clara lightly patted her leg, wincing, âI canât handle it! Just because last night wasnât enough doesnât mean you need to chase me to the office today!â
Before she could finish her sentence, there was a knock on the door.
Clara jumped, startled, Who is it?â
âItâs me!â Ricardo laughed from outside, âMr. Melendez sent me to ask what you want to eat.â
He strolled in casually, then looked at Clara, asking without thinking, âWhatâs wrong with your face? Itâs so red. Are you running a fever?â