He pulls me into his arms and kisses me soundly on the mouth. I sink into his kiss before he pulls away. “I think it’s safe to say we’re both maniacs.”
While he gets dressed, I pull on my shirt and take my seat on the sofa. Chance sits next to me, and we spend the next couple hours working on our projects.
Chapter Twenty-four
Chance
The pilot comes over the speaker and announces we’ll be landing soon. I smile. I can’t wait to see my girl. I’ve missed her the past few days. I expected to maybe just meet with the people my professor knew, but I got so much more.
They sent a car to pick me up, and when I got to headquarters I was in awe … it was huge and so cool. They gave me a tour that took all day while Roger told me about what Nike offers their employees. I also got to see the soccer fields, and he knew about my soccer career.
The amenities are more than anyone could ever hope for from an employer. When I got back to my hotel room, I called Laken. “Baby, you would not believe this place. They have food trucks, soccer fields, jogging paths, and a Japanese garden.
“They even have a daycare center for Ava.” I could totally picture her running around in there, probably with all the boys chasing her.
“That’s great. What time is your interview or meeting?”
I’ve never been one to let my nerves get the best of me. Everything has always been easy for me; well, except for Laken and now this. I knew I was a little fish in a big pond there. I was going to have to really impress them.
“It’s at ten. I don’t think I’m gonna be able to sleep tonight.” I didn’t like to let people see me like that. I’m cocky—it’s genetic, or so Mom says—but before my meeting, I felt unsure and fucking nervous. I should’ve asked Laken to come with me.
“Chance, you’re going to do great. It’s completely normal to be nervous. They’d be stupid not to offer you something.” She was quiet for a minute. “I miss you. I’m sleeping at your place if that’s okay?”
“Of course. I miss you too.”
Laken let me go shortly after that and told me to go down to the gift shop and buy some Benadryl to help me sleep, which I did. The next morning, I managed to get a workout in before I got showered and dressed in black, slim fit dress pants and a blue dress shirt tucked in with the top button open.
By the time I made my way toward headquarters, I was one giant ball of nerves. Roger met me in the lobby, and then we went to one of their conference rooms. He introduced me to Lane, the other guy my professor knew.
The three of us sat for a bit, and they told me about what they do and what Professor Maxwell told them about me. They kept things so casual that my nerves dissipated immediately. I showed them a social media campaign I put together. It would be all about free publicity.
By the time we finished talking, I felt confident. They said they would let me know if they had something for me. I celebrated by myself by eating a big steak at the hotel restaurant, and then I went up to my room and went to bed because I was leaving at seven the following morning.
Now I watch out of the window as San Diego comes into view. Laken is down there waiting for me, and I can’t fucking wait to see her. As soon as the plane lands and the seatbelt sign goes off, I grab my garment bag out of the overhead compartment.
I make my way off the plane and head toward the baggage claim. When I spot Laken, she smiles widely and runs straight for me, jumping into my arms. Her legs go around my waist, and her lips slam down onto mine.
We finally break apart, and I set her down as she smiles up at me. “I’ve missed you.”
“I’ve missed you too, babe.” I wrap my arm around her shoulders as we head out of the airport. “How’s Avalou?”
“She misses her Chas. When we FaceTimed, she demanded to speak to you. I told her you were out of town, and she got really pissed. You owe her a private FaceTime chat.”
I love that little girl almost as much as I love her momma.
***
I pull out of Laken’s pussy and kiss her neck. “I’ll be right back.” She makes an unintelligible noise, and I smack her ass as I climb out of bed. I admit, I may not have let her have much sleep in the past twenty-four hours, but I’ve missed her.
It’s probably not healthy how much I need and want her, but I do not give a shit. After I dispose of the condom, I wash my hands and then head back into my bedroom. Laken doesn’t move a muscle when I climb into bed with her. I move her until she’s half-draped over me.
When I wake up I find myself alone, but I can hear the shower running. I climb out of bed, and the moment I step into the bathroom Laken sticks her head out of the shower. “Nuh-uh, mister! You stay away from me. I’m pretty sure you broke my vagina last night.”
I hold up my hands in surrender. “Baby, I can’t help it. You’re so fucking sexy. I can’t keep my hands off of you.”
She looks me up and down, and my dick immediately starts to get hard. “Oh my God, put it away, Chance. I mean it.” Laken closes the shower door.
I head out laughing the whole way. I throw on some shorts and make us
