Loving the Senator (Capitol Affairs #1) by Mia Villano Read Free Book Online Page A

neither of us saying a word. He picked up his coat, got his keys, put on his watch, and headed for the door.
    “Can you kiss me goodbye before you leave at least?” I asked. His back was to me.
    “If I kiss you again, we will end up where we were.” He didn’t turn around.
    “Then don’t stop Alex. You can’t leave when it felt so perfect between us.”
    “I can’t, Prudence. I’m sorry,” he said, as he grabbed the doorknob. He hesitated before turning the handle and walked out without looking back at me. The front door shut, echoing throughout my condo. I heard his car start, and he peeled out of the driveway. I sat in shock and disbelief. My heart and body ached for Alex Conrad.
    I curled up on my couch. I hugged my knees to my chest, trying to hold in the tears and sadness. But I couldn’t hold back anymore and cried my eyes out. I picked up my phone and called Thomas. He always comforted me.
    “Hey sweetie,” he yelled over the thumping dance music. He was out. I didn’t want to ruin his night, but I had to speak to him.
    “Thomas, I need you. Can you come over here?”
    “What’s wrong, honey?” he yelled into the phone.
    “I can’t tell you over the phone. I just need to talk to you,” I said.
    “I’ll be right there. Give me a few minutes.”
    I ended the call and cried into my pillows smearing makeup everywhere. If there was another man besides Alex, Thomas was the one. Right now, I needed talk to him.
    Not more than twenty minutes later Thomas knocked on the front door. I opened it and ran into his arms. He was dressed for the club and I felt awful for tearing him away from his night out.
    “I am so sorry to take you away from your night out,” I said, rubbing my dripping nose.
    He held me tight in his muscular arms and told me to shut up because nothing was as important as me.
    “What is wrong, honey? Why are you so upset?”
    We went into the living room and sat on the couch. Alex’s scent still lingered in the air making it harder to concentrate.
    “I went out with Alex tonight,” I said. I didn’t want to look at him when I told him because I knew he was going to be angry.
    “What the hell? Why wasn’t I informed of this rendezvous?” he asked, holding me in his arms and rubbing my head.
    “I didn’t tell anyone, Thomas.”
    “Was he a pig? I will go crazy if he hurt you,” he said.
    “No, it was nothing like that. I wanted him. We were all over each other, Thomas and practically naked, kissing and touching,” I couldn’t go on and started crying again.
    “Did you screw him?” He asked, holding me against his big burly chest as I got his t-shirt wet with my tears.
    “No, we would have if he didn’t stop. My breasts were out; he had his hand in my pants that’s all. Then he said he couldn’t keep going, and he left. Is it me?” I asked, starting to cry harder.
    “Are you nuts? I’m as gay as the day is long, and your breasts are to die for. That little get up you got on right now, is turning me on a bit. If you looked like that in front of him, and he didn’t go for it, I may have to think he might be on my side,” he said.
    Just then I noticed I hadn’t put my bra back on or buttoned up my shirt. Thomas must think I’m a total skank.
    “I mean please, Prude. You’re perfect. Maybe you were too aggressive, and he couldn’t handle it? Tell me one thing; is he huge? You can tell me later after you settle down, but please tell me.”
    I hugged him around his waist, and he patted my head again as I sniffled.
    “Shut up, Thomas, how could you ask me that at a time like this? And yes, he’s huge if you must know.”
    “I could tell by looking at him. I want details and possible inches after you are better.” I couldn’t help but smile. Thomas always made me better. I pulled away from him so I could see his eyes.
    “I didn’t get that far to see. I mean, I sized it up through his jeans. I’m sorry I ruined your night, Thomas. I had to call you. I had no