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Friday…ANDI have a date with a guy named Mike on Wednesday night!” At this point, I knew I was provoking Amber, and I didn’t really care. I was still waiting for the day that she would understand that I’m a grown woman and that she was not my mother! Amber got the hint, sat back in her seat and began scrolling through her phone. I was surprised she didn’t get up and leave, but we’d done this dance long enough to know that neither of us really meant any harm. Most of the time, I let her rant and paid it no mind, and today was no exception. Besides, I had other things on my mind.
    Just the mention of Mike took me back to our conversation last Saturday. I hadn’t been able to get him off my mind since our brief encounter in the parking lot so I’d made a “service” call. For a split second, I felt tacky for dialing his number so quickly after seeing Josh but then I thought about it. Shit, I’m single, and there’s nothing wrong with a girl keeping her options open.
    Mike told me he was a musician when he wasn’t rescuing damsels in distress via AAA and he also dabbled in automotive repair. So, I know he’s good with his hands. The fact that I wanted to know just how good, was what made me ignore my skepticism about his erratic employment situation. I’d dated guys who did less, so surely I could give Mike the benefit of the doubt.
    When he invited me to see him perform Wednesday night, I had to stifle my excitement before saying yes. I was more than ready to lay my eyes on his fine ass again. Truthfully since I’d had my little slip-up with Josh I figured I might as well test the waters with Mike too. I’ll turn over my new leaf next week. I assured myself.
    A rap on the door coaxed me back from my daydream. I barely glanced at Amber as I went to open the door.  “What are you doing here?” Despite my tone, I was more surprised than agitated to see Josh standing there. I’ll have to let him know popping up at my job is a no-no.
    “You left these at my place and I thought you might want them back. Plus, I couldn’t have you thinking I was some perv who keeps women’s underwear,” he said flashing his sexy, crooked grin. I watched him pull out what looked like a pocket square, but as he dangled it in front of me I realized he was holding my lace boy shorts.
    As if I wasn’t already embarrassed enough, at that very moment I realized Amber was still sitting behind me. I felt heat flood my face as I snatched the shorts from his hand. Amber was on her feet and at the door just in time to see me shove the underwear in my pocket. “Amber, this is Josh. Josh, Amber.” I nodded respectively. Yep, this isn’t awkward at all.
    Amber extended her hand then quickly recoiled it. “Hi” She smiled stiffly.  “I’d shake your hand, but you just pulled panties out of your shirt pocket! Anyway, nice to meet you, Josh. I hope to see you again under less awkward circumstances, I’ll leave you two alone now.”  She scooted around him and mouthed to me, “You’re nasty,” behind his back before she walked off with a satisfied smirk on her face.
    Josh walked further into the office and closed the door behind him. “I apologize. I didn’t realize you had anyone in your office.  I honestly couldn’t see past you.” He was doing it again. He was seducing me. I forced myself to maintain focus on our conversation to distract me from the thoughts slowly creeping into my mind.
     “It’s fine Josh. That was one of my best friends, Amber. I really wish I could stay and chat a while, but it’s time for me to start my rounds.”
    “I understand.” Josh turned to walk toward the door.  I reached for his shoulder to stop him. “Wait, I didn’t get a chance to tell you what a great time I had the other night.” I eyed him with an unwavering gaze as I inched closer to him, leaned in and kissed him gently. His lips welcomed mine, and I closed my eyes as he made a trail of sweet, luxurious kisses from my