Chapter 23. Suspicious

Laura woke up late in the afternoon feeling exhausted. She felt ached all over. It was as if her body was hit with something heavy. But then she started to recollect what early this morning. She felt like drowning herself in embarrassment. But then she looked around and Jason was nowhere to be found, she was kind of disappointed but at the same time glad cause she didn't know how to face the fact that she just slept with her boss and the worse part is that they lived together. She rushed out of bed but stumbled back due to the intense pain she felt in her legs. After taking a few breaths, she managed to put on her clothes and went downstairs.

She started snicking around hoping she won't bump into anyone but her expectations were cut short when she heard Cecelia's voice from behind her and she went stiff.

"It looks like someone had a good night's sleep" Cecelia chuckled.

"Huh? What did you say?" Laura tried to pretend. " Oh, I went upstairs to..to... check on Mi..Mi... Mr Hughes "

"He already left. But are you sure that's the reason why you went there? Cause I noticed you've been there for quite a while now " Cecelia teased her making Laura blush all over feeling embarrassed.

"I... Think I should head to my room now" and she ran off to her room.

Cecelia went to the side to make a phone call.

"Hello? I just saw her leaving his room. It looks like something transpired between them". Cecelia said with a giggle.

"Okay, I will do just that ". And she ended the call.

Laura was so embarrassed to be caught up in such a weird situation. She ran into the bathroom to take her bath remembering she had to go somewhere.

When the cold water touched her skin, she couldn't help but think about Jason, and how she felt under his beautiful gaze. His touch, how she responded to him. That was something that will be imprinted into her soul. She couldn't help but wants to feel his touch again, how he filled her up so deliciously.

"Wait! What am I thinking right now? How did I turn into a pervert like him?" She managed to pull her thoughts together and finished her bath.

When she came out, she informed Cecelia she was leaving before she left.

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Jason is sitting at the head of the board table having a meeting with the underworld bosses. But he felt like he was having the worse sermon of his life. He was not interested in what they were saying. All he could think about was to get back to that little delicacy that was lying on his bed this morning. What happened last night still baffled him. How did he easily lose control of himself? And to top that, the sex was mind-blowing. He had never had such wonderful sex before. Not even when he was with Aria.

"Is it because it's been long since I had sex?" He wondered to himself. Amid his thoughts, he felt someone tapping his shoulder and he looked up and realized that everyone in the room was looking at him.

"What do you think boss?" Russ asked him.

"About what?" He was confused.

"About Mr. George's idea," Russ replied.

"Oh, that. I will have to see them first before I decide" he gave replied so that the meeting will be adjourned. So that he can get back home.

"Now are there any arising matters?" He asked them to which he got no response making him all the more excited to go.

"The meeting is adjourn," he said standing up from his chair and Russ following behind him.

When they got to the parking lot, they entered the car and drove off.

Minutes later, Jason realized they were going on a different route.

"Where are we going?" He asked Russ with a puzzled look.

"To the warehouse "

"Why are we going there?"

"Did you not say you wanted to see the goods for yourself?" Russ was confused not knowing what next to do if he says no.

"Yes, but why now," he asked with a Stern voice making Russ shiver in fear.

"Because... You know, the police are coming to inspect them tomorrow. We thought that's the reason why you wanted to check them out first" Russ explained.

"Oh! Okay," Jason replied with a disappointed look.

Russ saw his look through the mirror and wonder what was going on with their boss. Since this morning he's been acting weird and now he didn't pay attention to what they just discussed which is so unlike him.

"I wonder if he even listen to what they discussed about Mr Finn. If not, something is wrong.

The rest of the journey is silent with Jason looking outside the window with so many thoughts running through his head.

The warehouse was located close to a seaport. Two men were at the entrance waiting for them.

"Good day, boss" they both greeted. And he just nods in response.

"The goods were offloaded this morning and the customs service will be coming tomorrow.

"Where are the goods?"

"They are the last badge. This way please " Jason and Russ followed them.

He usually does this to make sure there are no smuggled drugs or any trafficking.

He checked all the goods. Some were household appliances, bags, food, etc.

After making sure everything was intact, he checked the registers to make sure all the accounts were balanced.

When he was done, he takes a breath of relief.

"Finally," he said to himself.

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The moment the car stopped at the front of the house. Jason got out and rushed inside making Russ to wondered why he has been so enthusiastic about coming home. He was even humming back. Russ crests his brows.

"Something is fishy," he said before asking the driver to park the car.

He saw Cecelia coming out of the kitchen.

"Welcome back sir" Cecelia bowed slightly.

"Thank you. Ehhmm where's Laura?" Jason asked her.

"She went to her room a few minutes ago"

"Okay, thanks " When he looked at his watch it was already past eight in the night.

He hesitated when he got to Laura's room. He wondered if he was making the right decision by coming here. But he knows that he won't be able to sleep peacefully if he didn't see her. So he knocked on the door but there was no response. Seeing that the door was opened, he let himself in. Getting inside, he saw her resting her head on the table inside her room sleeping with the laptop on and some folders on the table. The corner of his lips pulls into a smile seeing her in that position. What he had in mind was to instantly rap her in his arms and kiss her until those pinky lips of hers were sore. But now he couldn't do any of the sort because she was sleeping. He walked quietly to where she was and took her gently into his arms and he carried her to the bed. After tucking her in, he felt the urge to stay close to her. So took off his shoes and suit before snuggling close to her under the sheets taking in her warmth. It was beautiful, and for the first time in years, he felt peaceful. He wished his life could be this peaceful. He inhaled her scent and later fall asleep in her arms.

Jason woke up again around 11 pm. He gently removed his hand from under her head and quietly got up from the bed. Laura turned to the other side of the bed adjusting to the space. Jason covered her properly. He placed a kiss on her forehead before leaving the room.

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