Hot for Love (Bachelor Billionaire #2) (23 page)

“
Really,”
she said. “It has nothing to do with helping me get a job?”

“
Not
a thing. It is completely selfish. I know that you will stop helping
me when you find a job. I want you on my team. I will treat you the
same as everyone else.”

“
I
don't know about that. You seem like a pretty stern boss.”

“
That's
not funny. I'm a very good and caring boss. You can ask any of the
people I work with.”

“
No
special treatment. It has to be strictly business. I can start
tomorrow,” she said, as she laughed.

Josh
nodded and Lisa went to her room. She got into bed. Josh and the best
sex of her life was all she could think about. She knew she was going
to regret her dream come true.

Josh
knew he had to rethink his life. He was so afraid of loving someone,
because he didn't want to lose them. Lisa was the one person he
fought his feelings for. If anything would have happened to her, he
would have never forgiven himself for not giving them a chance. He
would have lost her without even experiencing love.

Josh
thought about what his mom had told him about his father. Even if she
knew she would lose him, she would have done it all over again. The
time she had with him was more important. He realized that he needed
to change his life and take chances.

He
did not for one second regret having sex with Lisa. It was the best
sexual experience of his entire life. If he had to make that decision
again, he wouldn't have changed a thing.

First
thing in the morning, he went out to get everything he would need for
her to work for him. She was good at what she did and he trusted her.
There was no way he was going to watch her work for someone else. She
had drive and passion. He needed her on his team. He brought
everything home and set it all up for her. With her doing more on the
numbers side, he would able to concentrate more on running the
restaurants and improving them.

Things
went back to the way they were with the two of them. They cooked
together and spent time together. Neither of them mentioned that
heated night. Josh wanted to talk to her about it, but he was afraid
of pushing her away.

She
finished the plans for the firefighter event and everything was
ready. That morning Josh, Heath, John, Gavin, and Ethan were all
there to help her. She told Josh he didn't have to help. It was his
day too. He told her he was going to be there. She worked so hard and
deserved for the day to be perfect.

The
day was amazing. All of the firefighters and their families had a
blast. There was tons of amazing food and drinks, all from Josh's
restaurant. There were games, rides, and prizes for the kids. Josh
could feel tightness in his chest as he watched Lisa play with all
the kids. She spent time with each of the firefighters, and they all
introduced her to their families. Josh could hear her explain over
and over how important they were and how people needed to realize how
much they risked for strangers safety. They all joked with her about
the desserts she brought them and how they needed to work out a
little more each week. The day turned out perfect, and he could see
how happy she was. Everyone chipped in to help clean up, even though
she told them all she would get it. Each of the families thanked her
and the guys for an awesome family day. They had never had anything
like that before, and they all enjoyed it. She talked to Josh and his
friends before they left and got them to commit to doing it each
year.

Lisa
was in her room packing some of her stuff in boxes. She had a few of
them already packed in the corner of her room. She kept thinking
about Josh and the family day they had for the firefighters and their
families. He helped her so much that day and stood by to make sure
she had everything she needed. She thought about how the kids loved
him and how sweet it was when she saw him holding a newborn baby. It
was a precious site. She caught herself getting teary eyed as he
snuggled the baby close to his chest. He was such an amazing man. One
day, some lucky woman was going to get past his walls and steal his
heart. She knew he would find love.

She
had spent the past week looking in the paper and checking out
apartments. Lisa found the one she wanted. It was not nearly as nice
as Josh's, but it would fit into her budget and wasn't super far from
him or Becky. She was going to give them her deposit at the end of
the week when she got paid. Lisa had saved up some money from her job
with Josh. She made sure to buy some of the groceries and do things
she could around his place. Lisa kept his place clean and everything
in order. The thought of moving out made her sad, but she couldn't
stay there forever. She cared about him and wanted to move before her
feelings grew much stronger. He treated her so good and he was
amazing in bed. It had only happened once, but she would never forget
it. The paper with the apartment she was moving into was on her bed,
and she was in the middle of packing a box, when his phone started
ringing on the kitchen table.

He
was in the shower. Whoever it was hung up and called right back. She
picked it up to make sure it wasn't one of the restaurants or the
fire station and accidentally swiped her finger across the screen.
She didn't want to hang up in case it was a professional call. Crap!
She put the phone to her ear.

“
Hello,”
Lisa said.

“
Hello,
is Josh there?” a woman asked.

“
He's
in the shower right now. Can I take a message?” Lisa asked.

“
He's
in the shower. Who is this?” the woman asked.

“
This
is his roommate Lisa. Who is this?”

“
Why
didn't he tell me he had a roommate? Are you sleeping with him? What
the fuck is going on?” the woman yelled.

“
I
really don't see how who I sleep with is any of your business. I
accidentally answered his phone. He's in the shower. I'll let him
know some crazy bitch called freaking out. Would you like me to tell
him your name?”

“
Tell
him Rachel called. Let him know that I am pissed. You better watch
yourself honey. I better not find out that you're with him.”

“
You
listen, Rachel. I have been living here for several months. If you
didn't know that, then I suggest you talk to your boyfriend about it.
That would be between the two of you. Have a nice day! Don't you ever
threaten me. I would like to think that he has better taste in women.
Bye bye.”

Lisa
hung up the phone and stood still. She didn't hear Josh walk into the
room and jumped at his words.

“
Who
was on the phone?” he asked.

“
What?”

“
I
thought I heard you talking. I forgot to take my phone. It didn't
beep did it?”

Lisa
turned and looked him straight in the eyes. He looked so sexy with
his messy, wet hair and innocent, dark eyes. She was sure fire was
shooting out of her ears, by the look on his face.

“
Here's
your phone,” she said, as she shoved it into his chest.

She
turned and walked away to her room and slammed the door. Josh went
after her and swung the door open.

“
What
the fuck was that about? Who was on my phone that has you all pissed
off?”

She
stood still staring at him. He moved his fingers across the screen
and then looked at her.

“
What
did she say to you?” he asked.

“
All
I can say is, I hope I am long gone by the time that bitch steps foot
in this apartment. I will be out within two weeks. I would appreciate
it if you would wait until then to bring her here. If you feel the
need to fuck her in your bed before that, please let me know so that
I am not home.”

Lisa
began grabbing things and shoving them into the box. Josh walked
over, grabbed her shoulder, and turned her to face him.

“
First
of all, I don't fuck her. I have not seen that girl since the night
of the fire at your apartment. She keeps calling me and refuses to
leave me alone. What did she say?”

“
That
is between me and her. I will tell you though, if I ever see her face
and know it's her, I will knock her fucking teeth out of her mouth.
That is all.”

Josh
stood still as he looked at her. She was sure he had never seen her
with that much attitude before. How dare that girl talk crap to her?
Lisa was glad that she made the decision to move out. She caught
herself thinking that she could possibly have a life with Josh. Lisa
realized as that woman talked to her about Josh, that she was in love
with him. She had no idea that he was talking to anyone. Lisa had to
get as far away as possible. There was no way he was going to break
her heart. When he got tired of her, he would just move onto someone
else. She was not going to let that happen. Lisa could not believe
that she had fallen for him.

“
Second
of all, what the hell are you talking about being gone in two weeks?”

Lisa
jumped when he spoke. She had been wrapped up in her thoughts and
forgot he was still standing there.

“
I
found an apartment and am giving them my deposit on Friday. I can
move in next week,” she said, as she looked the other
direction.

Don't
let him see your face, she thought. If you look into his eyes, he'll
suck you in. Tell him you want to be alone.

“
When
did this happen. I thought you were waiting until you had more money.
Where is this place at? Is it in a safe neighborhood? What floor is
it on? Is everything updated in it? I want to go and look at it.”

“
Look,
I already had a dad, and that didn't work out so well. I don't need
another one. Why don't you go and call your girlfriend back. I think
after our conversation, she's a little upset.”

“
She's
not my girlfriend. I told you that. What do you care? You don't want
anything to do with me. You've been pushing me away since the night
we had sex. I'm guessing it wasn't as good for you as it was for me.”

Lisa
fell down onto the bed and burst into tears. Josh stopped and knelt
down in front of her. She saw him pick up the newspaper and look it.
He put it back down and put his hands on her knees.

“
I'm
sorry, I shouldn't have said that,” he said, as a loud,
familiar beep came from his pocket.

“
I
thought you were off today,” she said, through muffled tears.

“
I
am. That means they need all of us. Are you okay?”

“
I'm
fine, just go.”

“
We
need to talk when I get back. I have some things I need to tell you,”
he said.

Josh
ran to his room to finish getting dressed, put his shoes on, and was
out the door.

She
sat on her bed and cried. After a couple of hours, Lisa couldn't take
it anymore. She text Becky to see if Gavin was home. Becky responded
that he was gone for a couple of hours. Becky had been so busy with
work and wedding plans that they hadn't seen much of each other. Lisa
text back and asked if she could come over and talk. Becky answered
and Lisa was on her way immediately.

Becky
answered the door right away and hugged Lisa. Her face was all red
from crying and she knew she was a mess. Becky made them coffee and
they sat down. They talked about Josh and the phone call from the
woman. Becky knew that Lisa was working for Josh and that Lisa wanted
to move out. She told Lisa she didn't understand why she was so upset
if she didn't want to be with him. Lisa explained that they had been
intimate, and Becky was shocked. She told Becky that he was the best
she had ever had. That was something Becky didn't need to know about
her husband's friend. Lisa burst into tears as she told Becky that
she loved Josh. When that woman was yelling at her on the phone, she
realized that he was hers. Becky told her that she needed to tell
him. He had a right to make his own decision about who he wanted to
be with. They talked for a bit longer. Lisa got up to leave. She
wanted to be gone before Gavin got home. If he saw her crying, he
would ask too many questions.