She looked longingly out the windows of the gorgeous suite, wanting so badly to explore the city she’d never thought she’d ever get to visit, but with Trenton’s work schedule she didn’t have the time. She hoped she’d get at least one day before they had to head back.
She’d been paranoid about them sharing the suite but he hadn’t seemed the least bit interested in sex, so her paranoia was for nothing. As a matter of fact, she started to feel a bit frustrated as she laid in her own room, nightly, feeling achy, like she was missing out on something.
“Jennifer, we need to leave,” Trenton snapped her out of her reverie.
“I’m ready,” she answered, gathering the files they’d need. It had been torture spending so much time alone with Trenton and it would help to be in a room full of people. She had zero doubt it would go his way because he didn’t miss anything in his quest for perfection. There wasn’t a single ‘t’ which wasn’t crossed, or an ‘i’ not dotted. He seemed to be flawless.
They arrived at the meeting place and it was apparent in a matter of minutes who was in charge. Of course, things ended up going his way, and the schedule immediately got back on track. He walked out of the meeting in a better mood than she’d ever seen him in before.
“That will wrap things up for a few days, but there are some other issues needing completed before we head for home. The next meeting is Wednesday,” he told her as they headed back to the hotel. It was late and she was exhausted but she was also excited. She was going to get to explore the amazing country.
Chapter Six
She had three days, three precious, wonderful days in which to explore all she possibly could. She wanted to see everything and knew she was going to be the typical, annoying tourist, but she didn’t care. She’d never been out of the country before and she couldn’t wait to explore the beautiful country of Austria.
The day began as a crisp, cool morning with clear skies. She was enjoying a divine fresh breakfast at the luxurious hotel, prepared by the staff. It was the standard European selection of fruit, yogurt, granola, various meats and cheeses, bread, eggs, sausage and hot tea full of cream and sugar.
Jennifer figured she was going to end up gaining at least ten pounds on her trip because the food rivaled anything she’d ever eaten before. Normally for breakfast she was lucky to have a slice of toast and about five cups of extra sweet coffee.
She didn’t know what it was about a vacation, slash work, that made her want to eat so much, but with the tastes of the original foods put before her, she didn’t care, she just kept eating and told herself she’d work out extra-long when she got home.
Jennifer talked to the staff the night before and found out she was lucky to be there in the winter. The region was certainly beautiful any time of the year, but there was a magical transformation in the late autumn. The land transformed into a fairytale setting right off the pages of a children’s storybook and there was magic everywhere you looked. She finished her breakfast and went to her room to dress. She couldn’t contain her excitement and had to quickly get going before Trenton could change his mind and end up making her stay in to work instead.
Jennifer dressed extra warm in wool slacks, a heavy sweater and large coat, along with the beautiful white boots Trenton had given her for the trip. She’d badly wanted to tell him where he could stick his gifts, but she knew she needed to dress appropriately as his employee on a business trip and out of everything, she’d fallen head over heels in love with the boots. They were gorgeous and comfortable and she absolutely refused to find out how much they cost him because then she’d feel too guilty to wear them. For just once, she decided ignorance was definitely bliss.
She stepped out of her room and stopped in her tracks, telling herself she had nothing to feel guilty about. She hadn’t been sneaking around - he’d told her they couldn’t do anymore work for three days so there was nothing wrong with her leaving. He wasn’t her father and she didn’t have to inform him of her every move when they weren’t working.
Trenton was standing in the living room glaring at her, though, and she felt like she’d done something wrong. She glared back at him, upset he could make her feel bad, especially when he hadn’t said a single thing to her, yet.
“Where are you sneaking off to?”
“I wasn’t sneaking anywhere, you said last night we were at a standstill for a few days so I’m leaving to explore the city,” she said defensively.
“Do you have any idea where to go?”
“Oh yes, I talked to the hotel staff and they gave me a map and told me some must see's while I’m here,” she said excitedly, forgetting she was irritated with him in her excitement over exploring.
“Were you planning on just leaving and making me worry about you?” he said in an exasperated voice.
“There’s no reason for you to worry about me. I’m a grown woman and you’re cutting into my little amount of time, so you can rant at me when I get back. I want to go, now,” she told him and walked toward the door. She heard him growl something under his breath and then she was pushed up against the door.
“You’re so damn frustrating,” he said before his head lowered and his lips devoured hers. She pushed against him, terrified by the instant heat ignited in her stomach. He had her pressed against the door and within seconds she lost the will to fight him.
Her hands, which had been pushing against his chest, suddenly gripped his shirt tightly, pulling him even closer to her. She’d never wanted a man like she wanted Trenton, which should worry her, but there was room for nothing else but passion as his lips worked their way down her longing body.
He pulled away from her, just as quickly as he’d grabbed her, and took a step back. They were both breathing heavily as they stood by warily, both trying to get their breaths under control.
“I didn’t mean for that to happen right now, you just push me further than any other person. We got off on the wrong foot this morning. I’d like to personally show you the area. I’ve been here many times before and feel you’d be safer with me,” he said, quickly getting himself under control.
Jennifer looked at Trenton with suspicion. He hadn’t exactly apologized, but he did seem genuine. She couldn’t understand why he’d choose to take her around to tourist spots. Besides the kiss, he hadn’t shown much interest in her in a while. She’d have a better time with him, though, so decided to accept his offer.