Chapter 20: Chapter 20

Kathy

"A deep blush immediately colored my cheeks, as memories of the night before came rushing back to me. He was supposed to spend the night on the sofa, but after only a few minutes had come crawling back into bed with me.

"They're your parents," I said in scolding voice, but the remnants of the blush still lingered on my face.

"So?" he said, turning to face me. "Shouldn't they think I have a happy relationship, both outside and inside the bedroom?"

From his expression, I could tell that he was just pulling my leg. I yanked myself free from his grasp and grabbed the nearest piece of clothing I could get my hands on.

"It was one thing to sleep together. But it was an entirely different thing to be naked around each other when the sun was out. The morning came with the realization that Dylan was still my boss, and I would have to return to the office on Monday, no matter how convincing our game of pretend seemed.