Of course I’d imagined this, what it would be like to kiss Justin again, but I’d never thought it could happen.He was my client and?—
I ripped my mouth away with a gasp.“We can’t!”
Justin stayed still, taking in deep breaths.“You don’t want…” he whispered.
I swallowed.Kind of hard to deny how into that kiss I’d been.“I work for you.”This wasn’t professional.
As my brain cells processed more than the idea of Justin, the repercussions of what we’d been about to do started to hit home.I could lose my job.My license.My ability to support my son.
I was risking everything.
Chapter24
You’re a Free Agent
Justin
Fuck!
The last thing I wanted to do was to hurt Mia, in any way.But as soon as our lips met, I forgot everything else.I’d buried these memories deep or I would never have married Sharleen.Because there’d been nothing like kissing Mia since we split.
My body wasn’t on board with stopping, but I had to.I had to listen to Mia.I was afraid though that by the time this job was over something would come up to make sure we never had another chance
But…I could end it now.
I met Mia’s anxious gaze, my thumb smoothing over her cheek.“Just give me a moment.I’ll fix it.”
Her brows drew down but she didn’t pull farther away.I reached for my phone, thankful I had two mostly functioning hands now.I tore my gaze away from her lips and scrolled through my contacts till I found the one for the team.I quickly typed out a message.
I no longer need someone at the house.I’m at the rink most days, and I’ll be back in Toronto in two weeks.Please terminate the contract with Caring Hands Home Care.I’ve informed Mia that I no longer require her services as a PSW but that she will be paid until the original termination date.I will happily recommend Mia and Caring Hands for their stellar work.
I was vibrating, waiting for a response.It was business hours in Toronto, the season not yet over, so someone should be in the corporate suite.
We’ll need to add a health check to the workouts at the rink in that case.
Whatever.
Agreed.
I hit send.Then showed it to Mia.
Her eyes widened.“You fired me?”
“Maybe?Let’s say I bought out your contract.You’re a free agent.”
“But you’re paying me.”
“Technically the team has been paying you, but I wanted to make sure there were no issues for you.Contract closed.You’ll get paid till the end of the month, but if you’re here now, it’s off the clock.”
She bit her lip.“This crosses a line.”
“The whole arrangement crossed lines.”
She shook her head.“It’s a mess.”
“But my fault.I take the blame.And I promise, whatever happens here, it’s just between us.”
“I should…”