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  Chapter 6

  Colton stood there speechless. He felt profoundly stupid in all matters of his life. He had literally watched the best woman in his world walk out his door, and he had been powerless to stop her. She was an incredible girl and he had ruined it with his own stupidity. How could he have forgotten about Tina showing up? Why? How? He couldn't even explain his own stupidity. The last thing he had wanted to do was hurt Meghan. Now, he had screwed everything up.

  It was only because he had been completely taken in by Meghan that he had forgotten Tina was coming over. It was a huge compliment, but he knew Meghan would never understand something like that. The look on her face when she left destroyed him. She was so completely disgusted with him and he couldn't blame her for it. They had an incredible night together and she woke up to a half-naked girl at his door.

  Colton realized that Meghan had changed him. Now, he had to win her over. He had no intention of ever going back to his old ways. He would convince Meghan that yes, he was in fact an idiot, but he wanted her more than ever. Could he do it? Could he convince her to give him another chance? He was certainly going to try his best.

  ****

  Almost a month had gone by since Meghan had spent that wonderful evening with Colton. She really tried to erase it from her mind, but it wasn't easy, as she kept replaying it in her head over and over. They had an incredible night together and she knew that she was falling for him. But she didn’t understand. Why was he like this? Meghan couldn’t get the image out of her head of the semi-naked girl standing at his door that morning. That girl had changed everything for her. It had changed her whole opinion of Colton in a matter of seconds and she wasn't sure she could ever forgive him.

  He had called her numerous times since then, and she had ignored every phone call. He left numerous messages for her, begging her to talk to him and she didn't return one call. Colton was her weakness, and she knew that if she got on the phone with him or saw him before she was ready, that she would fall back into his arms again. This situation was partly her fault, anyways; she knew she was dealing with a player from the start. Meghan just needed some time away, some personal space to collect her thoughts.

  She would have to see him, eventually. He was her lawyer after all, and she had no intention of replacing him. She simply needed some time to get over him and that horrible morning. Her divorce was literally on hold at the moment. Colton had called to let her know that she needed to review some important papers, but she continued to ignore his calls. The paperwork could wait. He tried everything to get her attention, even having Sabrina call her to see if she wanted a new lawyer. Meghan didn’t answer.

  He could sit and wonder for all she cared, as he deserved any pain and hurt that came his way. She wondered if that girl had come by for another visit since she had been gone, and almost threw up thinking about it. That girl was half his age. What was it with men that age that they had half-naked girls throwing themselves at them?

  When she was that age, it would have never occurred to her to do something like that, but then again, she was happily married and building a life with her new husband. A husband that years later would have an affair with the office secretary. Was this how it was going to be? Would Meghan fall for someone and then have him ripped away by a younger model?

  Tears came to her eyes just then. She was a fool to believe Colton had changed for her. He hadn't changed for anyone, least of all her. She thought about him all the time, and that was the worst part. She wanted to be with him, but how could she live with this uncertainty?

  Every time she thought about the sex between them, she grew red hot again. The sex had been incredible, as they had an immediate connection together and she couldn't imagine feeling the same chemistry with anyone else, not even her husband. She was falling in love with Colton, and she wished that she could forgive him, but she didn't know how. Meghan rubbed her eyes, frustrated. She was incredibly confused and unsure of herself. She wasn't sure what to do or how to handle seeing him again.

  She managed to stay away from Colton while she set up her dance studio. She started to look around for potential locations, and she had a nice place lined up that she would probably purchase. She was just waiting for the specifications on the building to be sent to her. In the meantime, she was going through the resumes sent to her by her previous coworkers to set up interviews for her instructor positions. Every time she opened the files, she grew even more excited. She couldn’t wait to have a team in place.

  She loved dance, and despite her heartbreak, she was moving forward with her passions. She had several solid dancers with impressive resumes lined up to be instructors, and they were some of the best in the business. She had already built two strong marketing campaigns to hit the city and the tri-state area with before she opened in order to have a strong clientele already in place when the doors opened.

  She knew that if she was going to succeed, she would have to have everything in place and ready to go before the place opened. She didn't want to struggle for clients. Meghan wanted them paying tuition and spreading the word long before classes began. That was the key to success and she knew that her studio was going to be a hit.

  As Meghan sat at her desk, her phone started to ring. She picked it up without thinking and answered it. It was Sabrina, and she seemed relieved finally to hear Meghan’s voice. It looked like she was going to see Colton sooner than she expected.

  ****

  Meghan walked into Colton's office the next morning in a miserable mood. Sabrina had informed her yesterday that she needed to come in to sign some more papers. She wasn't in the mood to see Colton this soon after what happened between them. When she had requested that Sabrina simply messenger the files over, she informed her that it wouldn’t be possible as witnesses were necessary.

  While Meghan knew that she was falling in love with him, she would not chase a man like him, nor would she lower her standards to wait for him to grow up. He clearly wasn't ready for her. The fact that he had random girls showing up at his apartment told her everything she needed to know about him.

  She approached the desk where Sabrina refused to acknowledge her. In her given mood, Meghan had enough of this girl, her unprofessional attitude. She had seemed relieved to get her on the phone yesterday but clearly, her mood had shifted once again to downright hostility in Meghan's company.

  “Do me a favor, Sabrina, and get your boss for me. And try to do it in a timely fashion, as I have things to do,” Meghan snapped at her.

  The girl looked up from doing her nails in shock. Her mouth hung open as she stared at Meghan in silence. Sabrina picked up the phone immediately and announced her arrival Minutes later, Colton entered the lobby.

  “Come,” he said sternly.

  Meghan followed Colton into his office and sat down. He set down a tray with two glasses and the bourbon decanter before sitting down across from her. Filling both glasses, he handed one to her, but left his untouched. She accepted the drink only because she really needed it while in Colton's presence. She downed it and asked for another. He poured her another. His face was etched with concern. He knew her behavior was completely his fault.

  “Meghan, I'm sorry.”

  “Colton, why am I here? Because I certainly didn't come all this way to hear you apologize.”

  “Well I...” And he just stopped talking.

  “What papers do I need to sign?”

  “There are no papers. I have you here under false pretenses. I have been calling you for weeks, but you wouldn’t return any of my calls. Your ex-husband hasn't returned the papers yet. I am in contact with his attorney, but he’s dragging his feet on signing the finalized settlement. I'm sorry, but you wouldn’t return my calls and I didn’t know how else to get your attention.”

  “Oh, you have to be kidding me. I have a lot on my plate right now, Colton. I am not interested in playing games.”

  “Meghan, I'm not playing games. I want to apologize. Surely you can sit for five minut
es and let me do that.”

  She shrugged her shoulders and motioned for him to carry on. He would give him this much. He could say whatever he wanted, and then she would get up and walk out. She still needed to work with him through her divorce and business plans, but they would no longer spend any personal time together.

  “I'm sorry. I'm so very sorry for what happened the last time we were together. It was never my intention to hurt you.”

  She stared at him, wanting the moment to be over.

  “I am sorry. A hundred times sorry. The last thing I ever wanted to do was hurt you and I certainly didn't want to expose you to my old lifestyle. That afternoon you came into my office, you had been on my mind for days. I was so surprised when you kissed me that all my good intentions went out the door. Please believe me when I say that I had made plans with Tina long before we got together and I really did forget that she was coming over. Please say something. You're not saying anything.”

  “I have nothing to say to you, Colton. I accept your apology and I forgive you, but I don't want to spend any more time with you.”

  “Why?”

  “Cause you’re a player who is never going to change.”

  “Meghan, please. I didn't remember her, shouldn't that say something? I was completely caught up in you, of being around you that I forgot she even existed; I forgot she was going to show up.”

  Meghan shook her head confused. “Please, stop.”

  “No, I won't stop. She means nothing to me and I didn't even call to apologize to her. I've been worried sick about you, how much I hurt you. I have been so worried about what I did to you. How you must feel.”

  “I don't want to be a part of your lifestyle, Colton. I refuse to be another notch on your bedpost. I want more and I thought you did too.”

  “Meghan, I do. What happened was the old me. I haven’t been with anyone since that night. I swear to you.” She got up to leave and headed for his door. “Meghan, I love you.”

  She stopped short, unable to move. She slowly turned around to face him. “What did you say to me?”

  “I love you; I realized it after you left that day. I don't want to live that way anymore, I only want you.”

  Tears welled up in her eyes. She shook her head, she didn’t understand. “You love me? You can’t love me, Colton. You don’t believe in love.”

  “Meghan, I know, it’s crazy, but you have completely changed me. In no time at all, you made me want more. That's how incredible you are.”

  He walked over to her and pulled her in for a kiss, but Meghan pushed him away shaking her head. “This is crazy. You don’t mean it. Stop playing with my emotions.”

  Colton nuzzled at her neck and kissed her gently. He could feel Meghan tremble against him. Sliding his hands up her arms, he put her at arm’s length and looked at her. Unshed tears threatened to fall down her cheeks. Groaning, Colton pulled her to him and crushed his lips against hers. The kiss lit them both on fire and she melted into him. She couldn't believe what she had heard; she couldn't believe he felt the same way about her as she did about him. She wanted to push him away. She knew that they needed to talk this out, but she was completely overwhelmed as she kissed him back passionately.

  “Colton, I… I love you too.”

  “That's the best thing I've heard in a long while.”

  They began to kiss again, their kisses growing more passionate by the minute. He kissed her jawline and down her neck. She moaned.

  He smiled and kissed her deeply. He lifted her skirt, put his fingers against her panties and rubbed her clit. She moaned eagerly. He rubbed her harder, getting her excited.

  “I just can’t resist you, Colton.”

  “Mmmm,” he moaned as he kissed her.

  “Please...”

  She touched his cock through his pants, feeling it grow against her hand. She began to undo his belt and unbutton his pants. They dropped to the floor. His cock pushed hard against his underwear. Meghan wanted him badly, she wanted his cock inside her and she ached for it.

  “Oh, Meghan, you're so sexy.”

  She slid out of her panties and took his hand, leading him over to a sofa. She lay down and hiked her skirt up spreading her legs. By the look on his face, he approved of her move. He dropped his underwear and climbed on top of her. He entered her wet pussy immediately and pushed in hard. He liked to fuck hard, and she eagerly took him in.

  As if reading his mind, she moaned, “Fuck me harder, Colton.”

  He felt incredible and his forcefulness made her crazy. He was a great lover and although she wasn't used to being fucked in this manner, she loved it. He felt incredible and he filled her up completely. She couldn't get enough of him, she wanted more and more and he had only just begun. He was fucking her good and hard and she felt her orgasm building. He was hitting every nerve inside her and she thought she would lose her mind.

  “Colton, I'm going to come.”

  Colton moved faster inside of her causing her orgasm to build up faster and send her over the edge of control. She cried out in ecstasy, feeling the waves of passion thrashing inside her. She needed him, needed this right now. He came inside her and his movements slowed. He moved inside her in and out slowly as he finished coming inside her.

  “That felt so good, Colton, oh my....”

  He kissed her forehead and rested beside her. Meghan rolled into him and they snuggled together on his sofa. .

  They laid into each other’s embrace until there was a knock at the door. This time it didn't swing open immediately. Sabrina called for Colton on the other side. He got up and kissed Meghan deeply on the lips. He then got dressed, putting on his underwear and pants quickly.

  “Yes, Sabrina, what is it?”

  Meghan used some Kleenex on Colton's desk to wipe herself off as she slipped back into her panties.

  “Mr. Pierce, there is an important phone call for you from Mrs. Potts. She said it's something you need to take, no matter what…you're doing.”

  Mrs. Potts was the one-half of the celebrity couple that he was representing in the divorce. He knew he had to take the call.

  “I have to take this, Meghan, please bear with me.”

  Meghan nodded. She took a brush out of her bag and began to compose herself. She listened curiously to his phone call, intrigued by the case of the celebrity couple. Celebrities were always fascinating creatures. She was a big fan of movies, so the idea that Colton was dealing with a couple of movie stars was truly interesting. She would have to pepper Colton with questions later, in the hopes that he would tell her something about the couple. When he got off the phone, he returned to her side immediately.

  “Sorry about that.”

  He moved towards her and kissed her again, softly this time. He kissed her with great care and it warmed her all over.

  “I have a surprise for you.”

  Meghan smiled. “A surprise?”

  “Yes, I want us to take a little vacation for a few days. Let’s get away from all this and focus on the two of us.”

  “Oh, Colton, I don’t know. Don’t you think it’s too soon? I’m in the middle of setting up my business and you have this big case. And we’ve only just now reconciled. Maybe we should wait a few weeks.”

  “No.”

  “No?”

  Colton shook his head. “I realize that this is more spontaneous than you’re used to, but I can’t think of a better way for us to get out of the current chaos and spend some time together and if dragging you across the country is the only way I can get that, then that’s what we’re going to do. It’s time we got to know each other for who we are now.”

  Meghan smiled in approval. “Ok, Mr. Travel Agent, where did you have in mind?”

  “California. The weather is going to be great and I think we could both do with a complete change of pace. How does that sound?”

  “It sounds great, Colton. But promise me this; if we continue this relationship, I won’t tolerate any further bullshit. If anything li
ke that booty call happens again, it’s over.”

  Meghan gave him a stern look, awaiting his response.

  “I promise it won’t. Now go pack your suitcase, while I finish up some things here and I will pick you up in the morning.”

  She kissed him deeply, feeling so much happiness at that moment.

  It was amazing how quickly things had changed. Colton had surprised her, and he seemed genuinely sorry about everything that happened. That's why she had forgiven him. And the fact that he told her that he loved her sealed the deal. She hadn't expected him to confess feelings for her but once he did, it changed everything. If he truly loved her, then she believed she had changed his player ways for good. She would give him one last chance.

  Now this trip, it was exactly what they needed. To get away from the life that had caused them problems. To enjoy each other’s company and get to know each other better. They could start building the long lasting love she had known would always be there. She was so excited for the trip and even more excited that Colton had wanted a future with her. Just when she thought it had all been over, Colton had redeemed himself; for now.