The Carrero Effect - Falling for the Boss (Billionaire CEO)

It’s starting to rain, nothing heavy just gentle rivulets of water running down the vast windows and it’s almost mesmerizing highlight the fact I’m tired. Last night it was hard enough to fall asleep but waking with my nightmare and then waking early has taken its toll on me. Lately I have been feeling the effects of living with someone who rarely sleeps. He’s up early and waking me with him or keeping me awake late into the night with sex or talking. I need to start being firmer with him, this fatigue that’s almost daily right now is a little annoying and making me more emotional.

There’s a soft knock on the door and Rosalie comes in as I turn to face her, still tucked up in Jake’s oversized chair.

“That’s me heading off, Emma, I’ve a doctor’s appointment, Margo said I could leave early.” She smiles widely at me, hovering by the door.

“Okay, Rosalie, thank you … Just go, I’ll probably head off soon.” I reply before using the desk to push my chair back around to the skyline, the sky is darkening over, threatening a proper rainstorm and I hope it doesn’t affect Jake’s flight coming back. The clouds are rolling and turning in the sky and it’s almost mystical to watch. I slide down, getting comfy. I always loved watching a good storm from the safe inner-warmth of a building. I hear Rosalie depart with the soft click of the door and settle down.

I’ll relax for a bit before calling for Jefferson to come get me, just enjoy the peace of Jake’s office and this amazing view.

* * *

I jump awake to a warm touch on my face and almost launch myself at my attacker violently, my heart lurching in fear, stuck in a memory of an unwanted man. Vicious me reacting to defend herself.

“Woah, hey … It’s me! It’s Jake!” Jake grabs my arms in alarm holding back my fists and lifting them over my head as I scramble to throw him off. It’s dark outside and I’m completely disorientated, panting, eyes darting around as I come to my senses, heaving breath as I realize it really is him.

I’m still in the office and it’s lit with low lights only used when the floor gets put into sleep mode, his face close to mine, stopping my struggle and let out a long low breath in relief. His grip loosens and he slides my arms back down slowly, eyes watching to make sure I’m fully awake.

is everyone and why is it so dark

tight muscles as he pulls me forward slowly and cautiously, pulling my face up to kiss me

sinks a proper kiss on me, finding no resistance, he deepens it passionately, taking my breath away before putting me on my own feet

it?” I ask weakly. He sighs

again … I tried calling you a thousand times, bambino.” A look passes over his face fleetingly, relief with a tinge of apprehension. “I came looking, wondering if I’d missed something … Like a fight we never had.” He smiles with that panty-melting, megawatt grin, chasing away the look in his eye and pulls my arms around his neck.

you

with small kisses to his exposed neck, between the open, top buttons

to fall when Rosalie left work.” I sigh against him, closing my eyes to hear his heartbeat below my cheek, he kisses the top of my

in a bride to be hold, snuggling me close and adjusting until I’m molded against him, my arms comfortable around his neck. Our faces close

laugh pointing toward my shoes on the floor. He nods, and

neck, breathing him in. I’ve missed him so much

just throws Jefferson another nod, indicating we’re ready. He presses the ground floor button and faces forward keeping his eyes on the doors and not on

to be carried to the car then?” I poke fun at him as his mouth comes to my

then lowers me back to previous height. “I’m taking you home where I expected to

thought hits me. “Shit. I left my phone in your office, Jake.” I yelp and attempt a wriggle to be

He looks at me closely. “While I was waking my sleeping beauty up and instead finding karate kid.” That smirk has me shaking