The Future of Love (Bachelor Billionaire #6) (13 page)

“
No,
can you call or text me when you get home?”

“
That's
okay,” she answered. “Get some sleep. I didn't realize
how late it was.”

“
Please
call me,” he said. “I won't be able to sleep.”

“
Okay,”
she said.

“
Hold
on,” Kyle said, as he took off into the other room.

He
walked back into the room and handed her a container.

“
Lunch
for tomorrow,” he said.

“
Thank
you,” she said before hurrying out the door.

Jenny
walked out to her car and sent Becky a text that she was on her way.
The entire drive home she thought about Kyle and how much fun she had
with him. His games were a blast. She couldn't even imagine how he
did what he did. Her mind went back to seeing him walk into the room
in shorts and a t-shirt. He was sexy, and he'd even sent her home
with food.

As
soon as she changed and crawled into bed, she opened a new text to
him.

Jenny:
I'm home and in bed. It's been months since I've gone to bed this
late. Pretty sad, right?

Kyle:
Not really. It's been about that long for me too.

Jenny:
Thank you so much for letting me play your game. I've not had that
much fun in a long time. I think I'm addicted. How do I get that
game? Your house is beautiful. Let me know when you want to try out
that hot tub.

She
was nervous that he would make up a reason not to have her over
again, but she didn't want to pass up the chance to see him.

Kyle:
You can play the game any time you want, you just have to come here
to do it. Was dad waiting at the door when you got there?

Jenny:
Ha ha. I sent Becky a text that I was home and crawled into bed. I'm
supposed to be up for an early run. Not really sure that's happening.
It's past my bedtime.

Kyle:
Hopefully Ethan will stay home tomorrow. That will be one less thing
I'll have to think about.

Jenny:
Maybe you should get an assistant. It would really help you. You
wouldn't be as busy.

Kyle:
I don't know about that. I'm not sure I could find one as good as
Gavin's. You want to come over to the other side?

Jenny:
Not while I'm living here. Just think about it.

Kyle:
I'm not telling someone what to do and having them get my coffee. I
don't really need one.

Jenny:
You are half owner of the company, Kyle. I don't know how you do it
all yourself.

Kyle:
I'm just that good.

Jenny:
I'm sure you are. You are also that stubborn. I'm going to bed now.
Goodnight, Kyle.

Kyle:
Goodnight, Jenny.

It
seemed like minutes later her alarm was going off. She got up and
rushed to get ready. Thankfully Gavin was already gone to work. Becky
stood in the kitchen while she grabbed a piece of bread and popped it
into the toaster.

“
How
was your night?” Becky asked.

“
It
was just fine,” she said hoping the toaster would speed up.

“
Where
did you go?”

“
I
went over a friend's house.”

“
Really?”
Becky asked. “What did you guys do all night?”

“
Played
games and stuff,” Jenny answered.

“
You're
so holding back,” Becky said.

Jenny
grabbed her toast and turned to leave the room.

“
Nope,”
she said, as she opened the door and left.

When
she got to work, she got Gavin his morning coffee and went over his
schedule for the day with him. She was sitting at her desk, ready to
fall asleep, when her phone buzzed.

Kyle:
Are you bright eyed and bushy tailed? Did you go for your morning
run?

Jenny
let out a laugh and began to type her reply when Gavin came out of
his office.

“
You
okay?” he asked.

“
Yes,”
she said with a smile.

“
What's
so funny out here?” he asked.

“
Nothing,”
she said. “I was just reading a text from a friend.”

As
soon as Gavin went back to his office, she picked the phone back up.

Jenny:
I'm falling asleep. I did not go for my run. How about you? You just
got me in trouble for laughing.

Kyle:
You think that's bad, tell him who it was. He'll lose his shit. I'm
serious. You'll be able to watch his head explode.

Jenny
burst into laughter. She heard Gavin grumble from inside his office.

Jenny:
Stop making me laugh. You're going to get me fired.

Kyle:
Then you can come and work for me since you're so sure I need an
assistant.

Jenny:
When are you going to teach me to make games?

She
was curious how he would respond.

Kyle:
Tonight. Be at my house at six.

Jenny:
I was kidding.

Kyle:
Be there at six.

Jenny:
Can I at least bring dinner?

Kyle:
Nope. I'm making dinner.

Jenny:
I don't know about that.

Kyle:
Hey.

Jenny:
I'm going home to get clothes first. I'm not wearing dress clothes
all night while you sit around in shorts and a t-shirt.

Kyle:
I had a suit on.

Jenny:
Not the whole time.

Kyle:
Hhmmm.

Jenny:
What?

Kyle:
Not a thing. See you at six.

The
rest of the day took forever to pass. Her lunch was the next best
part of it. She thought it was very sweet that he'd remembered. Jenny
couldn't wait to get out of there and get over to Kyle's house.

She
hurried through the house, changed her clothes, and was on her way
out when Becky stopped her.

“
I
made dinner,” Becky said.

“
I'm
good. I'm going over a friend's.”

“
The
same friend as last night?” Becky asked.

“
Yes,”
Jenny answered. “I'll have my phone with me. I'm not sure what
time I'll be home.”

She
took off out the door with a huge smile on her face.

Kyle

Kyle
left work early. That was not something that ever happened. Ethan had
stayed home for the day, so he knew he was fine to leave. As soon as
he stepped into the grocery store, his phone rang. It was Ethan
asking a question about a project they were working on. He wanted a
certain date.

“
I'll
get it as soon as I get home,” Kyle said. “I left an hour
early today.”

“
What?”
Ethan asked. “Do you have a date or something? You never leave
early.”

“
No,”
Kyle answered. “I don't have a date.”

“
What's
up?” Ethan asked. “You feeling okay?”

“
I'm
fine,” Kyle said.

“
I'm
about to pull the uncle card on your ass.”

“
I
have to go. I'll call you as soon as I get home,” Kyle said
before hanging up his phone.

Kyle
quickly got all of the food he needed, hurried home, changed his
clothes, and started cooking while he called Ethan back. He gave
Ethan the answer to his question right away and was hoping to get him
off of the phone.

“
What
are you doing?” Ethan asked. “It sounds awfully busy over
there.”

“
I'm
cooking dinner,” Kyle answered.

“
For
who?” Ethan asked.

“
Myself.”

“
Bullshit.”

“
Did
you need anything else about work dear uncle?” Kyle asked.

Ethan
went to say something, but Kyle heard the ring of the doorbell. He
told Ethan he needed to go and hung up. Then he hurried for the door
and swung it open. He'd taken his shoes and socks off on his way in.
He had on jeans and a t-shirt but hadn't put any socks back on. She
was wearing jeans, a t-shirt, and running shoes. He motioned for her
to come in and took off.

Jenny
kicked her shoes off and left her stuff by the front door before
following him into the kitchen. As soon as she walked through the
door, he heard her take a huge breath.

“
It
smells so good,” she said.

“
You
haven't tasted it yet,” he said, as he turned to smile back at
her.

She
set the container he'd sent her home with the night before on the
counter.

“
What
can I help you with?” she asked.

He
motioned toward the refrigerator.

“
You
can make the salad if you want,” he said.

Jenny
went through the fridge and got everything she could find to make a
salad. He showed her where the knives, bowls, and cutting board were.
She got right to work chopping and slicing. They worked very well
together. He felt like she'd been there many times before. She helped
him carry the dishes to the table, and they both sat down to eat.
He'd made spaghetti and garlic bread to go with the salad. She took
one bite and smiled at him.

“
It's
delicious,” she said.

“
I
have many talents,” he said.

She
let out a laugh and picked up her glass to take a drink.

“
No
ego issues for you I see,” she joked.

Kyle
laughed and shook his head.

When
they finished eating dinner, Jenny helped Kyle carry their dishes to
the kitchen and starting cleaning them without thinking about it.

“
I
like this,” Kyle said.

“
What?”
she asked.

“
You,
in my kitchen, doing dishes,” he said.

As
soon as Kyle turned the other way to get something, he heard the snap
and felt the sting on his back. He could hear her giggling and slowly
turned back to face her. She looked scared and happy at the same
time. He took off toward her and she circled the island in the middle
of the room.

“
Stop
it, Kyle,” she yelled out.

“
Me?”
he asked. “I should stop. I'm not the one that did something
wrong.”

He
continued around the counter after her.

“
I'll
never do it again, I swear,” she squeaked out.

“
Oh
really,” he said sternly.

He
lunged forward, caught her, and pushed his body into hers against the
counter.