The Weekend Proposition - Ella Jade Page 0,10

the bedroom.”

“Do you have to work now?”

He looked as if he had so much on his mind. Did he ever relax?

“For a bit. I need to forward some files before we go down for dinner. Why don’t you unwind? There’s supposed to be a pretty nice sized tub in there. We need to be at dinner in an hour and a half.”

He set up his computer on the coffee table.

“Go and get settled. I’ll be done shortly.” His focus was now on the screen in front of him.

She went into the bedroom and unpacked her clothes. Kendal told her to hang the dresses as soon as they arrived. Tonight was an informal dinner so she didn’t need to wear one of the fancy dresses. She decided on a simple black one with silver strappy heels. Now she realized why the fashion experts said every woman should have a little black dress in their closet. As she placed the silky garment on the bed, she couldn’t help but note how perfect it would be for any occasion. It was spectacular, and she couldn’t wait to wear it.

On her way to the bathroom she heard Spencer on the phone. He sounded as if he’d snap at any second. Because she hung out in the graphics department at the agency, she knew exactly which client was giving him all of that aggravation. The artists had already submitted a mock-up logo four times, and each time the client came back with a resounding ‘no’. Coda played around with a sketch last week and showed it to a few of the artists. Maybe her idea sparked some inspiration for them. She hoped for Spencer’s sake they nailed this design and soon. She didn’t think he’d be able to relax and enjoy the weekend with all the pressure he seemed to be under.

She soaked in the elaborate claw-foot tub longer than she intended but the bubbles and the hot water felt good on her tired muscles. This was the first day in a month that she had off. Between working both jobs, she rarely had an entire day to herself. This weekend was a welcomed escape, and she planned to take pleasure in every second of it. When would she get this kind of opportunity again?

From the crack under the door, she could see Spencer’s shadow as he walked down the hall and to the bedroom. He needed to get ready too. She pulled the plug for the drain and toweled off. As she reached for her robe, she noticed it wasn’t there. It wasn’t on the floor or anywhere else in the bathroom.

Crap! She must have left it in the bedroom.

She wrapped the crisp linen-scented towel around her damp skin before making her way to the bedroom. She stood in the doorway and watched a shirtless Spencer unpack his bag. How many hours did he devote to the gym to get that kind of body? Her nipples hardened under the terrycloth towel when he reached into the closet to retrieve a hanger. When his back muscles flexed her mouth went dry. She spied a nice sized tattoo on the back of his left shoulder. He hadn’t struck her as an ink sort of guy. As she stared at the placement of the grand piano she admired the flawless work of the artist. Images of her gripping those muscular shoulders as he took her against the wall crowded her mind.

As she sucked in a quick breath over the thought of him taking her, he looked up.

“Sorry.” His gaze lingered on her towel-clad body. “I was just unpacking. I’ll get out of your way.”

“It’s okay.” She entered the room. “We need to get used to sharing the space.”

“I’m going to take a quick shower before dinner.”

“I’ll be ready.” She tightened her grip on the towel.

“That dress.” He pointed to the bed. “Is perfect for tonight.”

“Kendal thought so too. You must have given her really good instructions about what I would need.”

“She knows what she’s doing.”

“How do you know her?” Coda wanted to know everything about the elusive Spencer Cannon. After she accepted his offer, she did an on-line search for him, but the only woman he had been photographed with was Ava.

“She’s an old friend.”

“One with benefits?”

“You’re direct.” His eyes widened and she could see from his expression she’d shocked him. “Kendal and I are friends. Nothing more.”

“How come you didn’t ask her to come with you this weekend?”

“I didn’t want to go with her.” He thought