Leap OF Fate novel Chapter 34

The weekend came and went. Serene’s heart and head were at odds with each other. Her heart simply reminded her how good Justin felt and how naturally they fit in each other’s arms. It spoke of the hard truth that they were in. He’s Bryan’s brother-in-law. Although it should not really matter since hers and Bryan’s story ended when he chose Chester, it still put her and Justin in a messy situation.

Fate just had to bring them all together at such a time and predicament. So what happens when the four of them meet? Wouldn’t it be awkward?

Serene mustered all her strength to get out of the bed and ready herself. She had a scheduled meeting with Arthur’s team. As much as she wanted to skip work, she couldn’t. This deal mattered to Al so much, and she did not want him to lose face. So, she dragged herself to the bathroom and in less than an hour, walked out of her hotel room.

As usual, she was the first to arrive in the conference room. She prayed really hard that Justin not attend this meeting. She’s so not prepared to see him again. Flashes of them kissing and feeling each other appeared in her mind. She felt a warm moistness in her underwear. She cursed inwardly at her body’s reaction.

Justin arrived together with Arthur’s team shortly after she settled in the conference room. She cannot help but blush when their eyes meet. Their brief interaction sent a tingle down her spine.

She took a deep breath to calm her nerves. She avoided Justin’s eyes and proceeded with the meeting’s agenda.

Today, she’d be showing Arthur’s team the flat file that contained their test data, which they would use to integrate into their accounting software.

Throughout the meeting, she avoided interacting with Justin as much as she could. Thankfully, today’s agenda’s right up Arthur’s alley. He occupied her for the entire hour and a half.

When the meeting ended, as usual, Arthur’s team left first. She concentrated on tidying up her things, doing her best to ignore Justin’s presence.

Justin meanwhile amusedly watched her as she scrambled to put things back inside her bag. Her forehead creased as her brows met in between. She focused on what she was doing.

Shaking his head, he stood from his chair and walked towards her. He hugged her slightly and sniffed her nape. “I missed you,” he said as he buried his face in her neck.

Serene straightened her back when she felt Justin’s arm wrap around her waist. The hair at the back of her neck stood up as soon as his lips touched it. Her knees felt weak when he rested his face on her neck. His stubbles tickled her, sending shivers all over her body.

“We’re in the office,” she tried her best to sound stern.

“I know,” choosing to ignore her warning, he bit her earlobe. He smiled when he heard her soft gasp. He turned her around to face him. Her bottom touching the edge of the table.