NiceGirlsDo Read Free Page A

fucking for the first time.
    Disturbed that they were having unprotected sex, Clay turned and left them alone. The sounds of their combined moans and groans filled his ears as he let himself out of her apartment.

Chapter Two
     
    “You look tired. Didn't you get a chance to rest after your flight yesterday, Clayton?”
    Clay sat back in his seat, flexing his shoulder muscles. He studied the woman seated in one of the two black leather chairs in front of his desk. With her smooth, clear, dark chocolate skin and dark, warm eyes, at fifty-nine, Betty Johns was one of the most important people in his world. Having been with Fra-Tech, the electronics company he chaired, and a family friend for nearly twenty-five years, she was far more than an executive assistant.
    She had been the one constant in his life during the turbulent years before his parents openly began dating other people. During that time, she had been his father’s secretary.
    When he had been sent to school in England, she had moved there to be near him and became like a second mother to him. He told her things he'd never even shared with Cami. Although Cami would never break a confidence, when he felt battered and bruised, seeking Betty out felt natural. While his mother was loving and always willing to listen, she was overly emotional and too prone to panic and cry when either he or Amber had a problem. Betty, on the other hand, while also being loving, rarely allowed her emotions to control her.
    He could tell her anything, but since she had never approved of his and Damien's shared relationship with Cami, he decided not to mention having seen Cami the day before. He shrugged. “I'll be all right. I just need a few days to get acclimated to being home again.
    “It feels like we've just spent months implementing upgrades Damien and I are confident will expedite our expansion to the West Coast.” He sighed. “You know the only company standing in the way is Calder Technologies.”
    “We outbid them last year to win that multimillion-dollar government contract and we can do it again.”
    “We were lucky to --”
    She shook her head, running a hand over her short, natural hair. “Luck had nothing to do with it, Clay. You and everyone in this company worked long, hard hours for that contract. We earned that contract.”
    He nodded. “You’re right, but the Calder Tech people are formidable competitors.”
    “Yes they are, but we beat them once, we'll do our best to do it again.”
    He wasn't so sure he shared Betty's confidence. He shrugged. “Maybe so, but if we're going to make a run at that and continue with our expansion plans, I think we both need a break. Now that Damien's on board, we can leave everything in his hands for a bit.”
    Betty was a workaholic and he was pleased when she nodded. “I think you're right. I think I'll head to the Islands for a week or so. What about you? How did your vacation go?”
    He raked a hand through his hair. “You know how things are. The two weeks I spent with Dad and Velva were fine. The last three weeks with Mom, Xavier, and Amber were anything but. I'm feeling a little stressed.” He smiled suddenly. “It's time I played a little.”
    “You're going to need to head west soon,” she warned.
    He nodded. “I know. You'll oversee all the arrangements?”
    “Yes. What about you?”
    He grinned. “I'm going to find some luscious lovely to occupy me.”
    “This Sharde ... did she hurt you?”
    “I wanted her more than I've wanted anyone else in a very long time, but I'm a big boy. I know when it's time to move on and I'll be doing that with my heart still in one piece.”
    She sighed. “I’m glad to hear that. Do you have anything lined up?”
    He shook his head. “No. I'll just play it by ear.”
    “You know, Clay, if you settled down with one woman --”
    He held up a hand. “When I meet someone I want to settle down with, I will.”
    “Will you? Clay, most men are married with growing kids in