4 A GREAT CHASE

"So, how do I look? You haven't mentioned since we met."

Toni asked for Tom and Claire's approval whenever she went anywhere with them, she was never sure of what anyone approved of.

"Do I look like an assistant?"

"You look wonderful honey. I'm just a little nervous that's all."

Toni could see that this was important for Tom so she resolved to be the best silent and helpful assistant he could ever ask for. She knew she was clingy to Tom and his wife sometimes but they didn't seem to mind, which is why she was here today. Her father's death anniversary was looming close, the nightmares getting more frequent and she needed their friendly distraction. She could have gone to Claire but she was out of the country and she was afraid to leave and go that far.

"It will work out don't worry."

Just as she reached and touched his arm, the elevator doors opened, and the most handsome man she had ever seen was on the other side. Dark brown hair slicked back and hanging above his shirt collar. Green eyes with the most intense look she had ever seen. He was talking to another man, approximately his height, only an inch or two shorter. She felt a tingle run through her body when they looked at them and she squashed it dead.

Aidan was discussing their pending meeting with Win when he heard the ping of the elevator doors and wondered if their guests had already arrived. They were a little early and he like that. He looked in the direction of the elevator and saw Tom with a female hand on his arm.

He looked to the female and his heart skipped a beat and started a race of its life. She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. Thick midnight black hair tied in a low bun, long legs and small waist. Then she turned and looked at him. He had never seen eyes so blue in his life.

He wondered why on earth he had never seen this girl anywhere in his entire life. He had heard of Jack Mathews having a daughter but never really cared much to find out about her. Now he was definitely interested in knowing her much better. He saw awareness in her eyes, a little satisfaction bubbled under his skin but then she turned cold, her eyes glazing over. He felt a frown forming on his forehead, wondering what the hell just happened. Luckily Win had remembered some manners and walked towards the elevator as they stepped out for the introductions.

Aidan shook Tom's hand first.

"This is Miss Mathews, she will be my assistant for today."

Aidan went to shake her hand, anticipating the feel of her skin. Her small hand was swallowed by his; slender, long fingers with a good grip. The sensation went straight south and he imagined that grip firmly around his rod and felt it twitch in anticipation. He held on to her hand a little longer and only let go when she gently tugged it with a flush on her cheeks.

"This was going to be an amazing chase."