He Gave Me Hope

Chapter 5

*Picture of Mel*

"Mel. Where have you been all of my life? I haven't seen you in ages. Have you abandoned me?"

"Leigh we just hung out Friday night and I thought I would give you time to get adjusted to your new job. By the way where are you working?"

Talking to Melanie made me forget my sorrows. She made me feel like I could take on anything. She was like the sister I had always wanted and more. She was just a little taller than me standing at 5'8" and weighing 135 pounds. Melanie had long beautiful blonde hair in contrast to my midnight locks. Oh and I must rave about her tan. Oh and did I mention she was beautiful? She was drop dead gorge! Why she was me as a bff I will never know.

"Haynes International. I'm the personal assistant of Mr. Haynes himself. I told you this already. You drink too much."

At that moment she let quite a few swear words fly. "Girlfriend why didn't you tell me you would be working for Mr. Sexy himself? Ok maybe you did tell me and maybe I do drink too much but you know that you love me!"

I couldn't help but laugh. Apart from my parents she has always been here for me. The kids call her Aunt Melly which was so cute and she loved them as if they were her own.

"Leigh-Leigh you have to introduce me!"

"Mel the man is my boss how can I introduce you? It's not like we are best friends or anything." Ok now I was starting to feel uncomfortable. I know my best friend. She was about to say something that will make me blush and she knew it. I knew it. We are like north and south. She was outgoing and confident. I was the introvert and the recluse.

"Ok so he is single and so are you... so I mean why not"

I turned up the bottle at the moment. I didn't want to discuss it.

"Well Mel I have a long day tomorrow. Love you and ttyl."

"Sure sweetie. Love u too and give all three of my knights in shining armor a kiss for me."

I tossed and turned all night long. I couldn't help but picture Mr. Tall dark and sexy in my bedroom with only jeans on walking slowly towards me with his devilish good looks. I knew that man would haunt my dreams. I must remind myself he is my boss and nothing could come of this

I started the day off just as he asked me to. I went and got my hair done. I haven't had my hair done in a long time. I really needed a trim and color. My stylist, whose name was Jeanie gave me beautiful blonde highlights and left my hair down. I haven't had my hair bone straight in a long time. My hair is naturally wavy. I hope it stays this straight for the business dinner this evening. With clear skies all evening I think I would be ok.

She trimmed it just a little. Instead of it touching my bra strap it was about 2 inches shorter.

From there I went to pick up my jewelry and shoes. The jewelry was a simple diamond necklace with matching earrings and my shoes were a 4 inch Cinderella sandal. Lastly to get my make-up appointment. The artist did a natural look that was semi smoky with a nude lipstick. Hmmm wonder why I have never tried this look before.

"You have such beautiful features. Would you consider coming back and modeling my work sometime?" was she honest? I almost wanted to burst out laughing but when I looked up at her she was actually serious. Me, model? No I can't. Or could I? I think I should start feeling better about myself so why not?

"Sure I would love to."

Her eyes lit up. "Wow thank you so much is it ok if I reach you at the number that's on the books?"

"Sure." And just like that I left.

I haven't realized that my day was well spent before I knew it, it was 5:20. I ran and put on my dress trying to keep my hair intact. I ran pass the mirror and couldn't believe my eyes. I looked beautiful. I Leigh Gonzalez looked stunning. No more belly bulge, no double chin, no nasty flabby arms. Just a full figured curvy woman.

At that time the doorbell rang. Shoot! I ran to open the door and there he stood. Mr. Tall Dark and Sexy. He wore what I'm guessing was a black Armani suit with a white shirt and black bow tie. His long hair was slicked back and was so shiny I would have sworn there were diamonds in it.

"Hi" he breathed in a very husky and dangerous tone. There was something familiar in his eyes. I recognized it because I held the same look. It was the look of need and desire. Oh my goodness I think I creamed my panties.

"Hello Sir. Would you like to come in I was just gonna grab my clutch and a sweater."

He said nothing and before I could even blink an eye he was just inches in front of me. He smelled so good. I haven't smelled a man in such a long time. I wonder what he is like in bed. I would love to roll around in his sheets.

"Our driver is waiting Ms. Gonzalez."

"Oh sorry sir" I wonder if he knew that he made me nervous. He had power that oozed from his pores.

I ran to grab my clutch and sweater and misted my skin with my favorite perfume. Luscious Pink by Mariah Carey and I ran to meet him and we were on our way.

The ride was rather short and quiet. I was afraid to even speak to him. I hope that his overweight assistant doesnt embarrass him. I need a drink.

This is a side of town I have been to but only dreamed of belonging in. this was the high class end of the city. Think of it as Rodeo Drive. There were all kinds of expensive stores and restaurants, limousines, Ashton Martins and my favorite car, and Audi R8.

We pulled up to the restaurant and waited for the driver to open the door but before he did Logan leaned into me and everything around me came to a screeching halt.