Chapter 4: Catalyst
There was a knock at the door “Can you get that honey” Brett called from upstairs, “I need 5 minutes to finish this” Rae rolled her eyes and walked to the front door. She knew what he was up to. He had been locked in his office for the past hour, working on a new pitch for a client. She swung the door open and her heart skipped a beat. Standing there was Jos, his tall, lean frame draped in a tailored suit that accentuated his broad shoulders and narrow hips. His dark skin seemed to shimmer in the soft light of the porch as he smiled, revealing a set of perfectly straight, white teeth.
“Jos,” she whispered, her voice barely above a sigh.
He opened his mouth, about to speak, but instead leaned in close and found her lips. Rae’s mind went blank as their kiss deepened, his hands roaming down her neck and shoulders, pulling her close like it was their most natural act. What felt like an eternity of pure connection broke when he finally pulled back.
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Later that evening, Brett settled onto the couch, putting on a football game while Rae hovered around the kitchen, reheating some leftovers. Suddenly, the warmth of her thumb danced along his cheek.