p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"strongDangerous/strong/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"The first thing Rick did was post the sonogram up as we got in his car. He hasn't said anything since we left. If I was being honest, it was better to leave him on his high cloud. I've never seen someone so elated. It was adorable how long he stared at that photo before tucking it into his wallet. My mind wondered about what he was going to do with the extra pictures he made Maggie print out./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Fixing the picture on the dashboard he settled into his seat and stared at it a few more seconds. After that, he turned to me. Those soft blue eyes peered straight into me. "Were you going to tell me about this?" He said./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"I sighed. "I was. It- It just slipped my mind. That's all." He hummed disbelievingly. "Rick, I'm serious."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Like you let me slip past your mind? I know my initial reaction wasn't the best one but I meant everything I said. If you don't want me in your life, then I understand, I'll accept that and I'll still be there for you regardless. All I ask is that I can be a part of my child's life." I pierced my lips. I felt nothing but guilt. I've been sullying my view of Rick as a father without even knowing him. Everyone wasn't the same./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'm sorry. About the way, I've acted. I'm not going to use work as an excuse here. But I have been, in a sense avoiding you. I'll never keep this child away from you. He's as much yours as he is mines."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Rick nodded. "Why were you avoiding me? Did I do something?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I don't know, Rick." He wasn't satisfied with my answer./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I think you do."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Shane told me that you wanted me off the case we're working on, Rick. Honestly, that threw me off a bit because you seemed like you wanted to help me." Rick's features twisted after my words sunk in./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I do want the best for you. Don't ever doubt that. But did Shane tell you that?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"I was beginning to get annoyed. "Yes, he did. Did you not tell him that?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I did, but I was doing it for your own good. This case isn't something I want you to be on Michonne. Believe me, I did what I thought was best."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""But you didn't take what I wanted into consideration?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Michonne…"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""No. I want to be apart of this case. I know there are risk's but the rewards outweigh them." Not only would this be good for my image but winning this case would put me in good standing with this company. That just made things easier when this internship expired./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""What exactly did Shane tell you about this case?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"I ignored him. "My career shouldn't be any of your business, Rick. I appreciate your concern but I'm a grown woman that can handle my own."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I know that. The last thing I wanted was an argument between us. I thought we'd just talk about how we go forward from here. If you want the same things I wanted. If I were you I wouldn't trust Shane."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I don't trust him. Lawyers never trust anyone, Rick. Isn't he your friend?" I asked because I genuinely believed they were friends based on Glenn's observation./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""He has you at odds with me. I don't like that at all." We were still parked in the lot. I needed to be back at work. I didn't exactly have leisure time. This visit already ate up a good portion of my lunch hour./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Look, I'm sorry for not explaining why I ignored you. It was childish on my part. Can we get back? I'm sure you have clients of your own." Rick nodded, starting up his car./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""You never said a word about us." He mentioned as we made our way down the highway. I was busy trying to get my mind off the man beside me. The thoughts I was having were the same ones the led me to where I was now. Pregnant./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I didn't?" I say distractingly./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""No, I think I've mentioned it a few times already. I know I said I'd be content with you not wanting me but I can't stop thinking about you. You might say it's probably because of our child and it might be but even before I knew. Since I saw you, I've thought about nothing but you." My breathing hitched. He certainly had a lot to say./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""And what do you suppose we do about that, Rick?" I asked. I didn't mean for my voice to sound so husky. But the hormones have been doing strange things to me lately./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"He took his eyes off the road to give me a look. He couldn't tell if my words were meant to sound like an innuendo. I could tell by the uncertain look on his face./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I think you should give me a clear answer as to where I stand, Michonne. Am I something you want?" His tone was cautious and his cheeks were also a bit flush. Rick was nervous./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I never once said I didn't want you," I tell him. The things that were running through my mind right now. All sinful thoughts that had nothing to do with me going back to work and everything to do with him pulling over and making me cum./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"He really had no idea. It reminds me of the times before I gave him that letter./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""That doesn't answer my question, Michonne-"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Are you good at multitasking?" I inquired cutting him off./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Wh-What?" He was bewildered but still answered. "I guess so, why?" I shrugged and hummed. My mood swings were outrageous how could I be angry at him but want to unzip his pants and feel his cock pulse in the palm my hand./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Rick looked so confused, he quickly shook it off. "Are we just going to divert from our conversation?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I said I needed time to think about it…"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""And you had time."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Can you let me finish?" He apologized. "Your right, I had time. Yes, I want to be with you." My peculiar behavior throughout the ride had him uncertain./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Are you being serious?" He asked. "I just want to make sure. I don't want you to feel like you don't have a choice but to be with me."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Rick, I want you." His shoulders fell in relief. "But please, don't interfere with my work on this case. I know what I'm doing and you need to trust me on that." He didn't look pleased but he accepted it./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Fine, I won't. If you need any help with anything, you can always ask me. These cases aren't exactly a cakewalk. There are so many accounts to consider. As much as I hate to admit it, there is a small chance you three might win this case. It's small but it's still there." I felt out of the loop. I knew the broad aspects of the case but I had no idea which side we were representing./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Thank you."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"…./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"I sat behind my desk thinking up the same reoccurring thoughts I've had since I was in Rick's car. Yet somehow I managed to get work done. I was consumed by everything Rick. It's like his adamant attitude of remaining in my life, our child's life opened the flood gates of obscene thoughts./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Pushing the heel of my hands against my face, I tried to gather my thoughts. When I glanced up I didn't think I'd see an unexpected yet familiar face perched up on the chair in my office. "Um, can I help you?" Jadis still had the same haircut from the day I bumped into her in the bathroom. Her suggestion about ginger worked./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Her eyes examined my office before she said one thing. "Small."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"My eyebrows turned toward unsure of how to receive it. "I suppose it is small."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Shane. Bigger. This? Not Bigger." Was she just too lazy to finish her sentences?/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""His office is supposed to be bigger. I don't have any complaints about it. Can I help you with anything?" I repeated hoping she'd just tell me./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Jadis pierced her lips. "Gregory. Here? Is he not?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""If you're asking if he's in this office, no he isn't, and I wasn't told that he'd be here anytime soon."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'll wait." Fixing her long blazer she crossed her legs. Her gaze still on me. This was definitely not how I imagined today going. I was hoping Glenn would swing by but he was so wrapped up in the case Rick gave him./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Distracted? That's no good here.'' Jadis said./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'm not distracted. I've already done most of my work today."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Hard work gets nothing. You'll do what I do." I frowned at her./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""And what is that?" There was a slow smile spreading across her cracked lips./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""You'll see." She looks me up and down. "Grimes. Is he yours?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""What makes you think we're together?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""His car. You. Simple."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Jadis was an eerie individual with a keen sense, she probably already knew about us before we did. I couldn't put it past her. "We are. There isn't a fraternization policy." I added./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Her bangs laid sloppily across her pale forehead. "This," she gestured to the office. "Will be big. Like mine." I was beginning to get weary of her puzzling language. "You're with Rick." I didn't understand what she said but I smiled politely./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Do you always talk like this?" Jadis smiled at my question. Though I didn't find the amusement in it./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Talk less. More work gets done." Jadis got up, smoothing her long coat down her lanky figure. "I'll leave now."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I thought you were waiting for Gregory?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""He's not here. I'll leave now." She only sat there and waited for him for five minutes before giving up. That defeated the purpose of waiting. I was relieved when no one else popped into my office. Shane sent another email, unveiling more details of the case./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Travis Deal and Marcus Baker. Ages 24 and 26. Travis deal recently signed a 2-year contract with the Hawks, a football team that I knew nothing about. But he was a very valuable player. I didn't know much about the sport but a twenty million dollar contract was nothing to sneeze at. He was raved about worldwide and I've seen enough pictures of children in his jersey to know how this case was affecting his image. Baker was the same. Scouted and contracted in college and later signed onto a team for a ridiculous amount of money. They were heroes on the football field. But now? Now it seemed all of America wanted their heads on spikes./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Not two but five different women all came forward with accusations. Accusing them of being, 'pimps'. Normally anyone would look at this case and assume these women were scorned, looking for an easy way to fame, a labor freeway to a paycheck. Accusing America's most loved sports figures of something so… tasteless. But there was a dead body involved. The stories Deal and Baker gave the police didn't add up. Nothing about this case was adding up and everything was already stacked against them./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Yet, here I was a part of the team that was representing them. We were actually on their side. Shane had to know something I didn't know. Something the media didn't know. These two were being slandered and already judged as guilty from almost all of American twitter. Why else would he choose a case we had no chance of winning? These two had to be innocent. A loss this big would ruin Shane, Gregory, and… Me./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"We still needed to get familiar with every aspect of this case. Both Deal and Baker were residing in town on bail. Hopefully, Shane lets me in on their meeting. Earlier I looked at his schedule and it was there. In bold. After that meeting, I'm sure we'd know the truth. Know what we're dealing with./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Laughter always seems to follow Shane wherever he went. I learned that if someone was with him it changed. His laugh sounded cockier if that was possible. He pushed his way through the door with a smile on his face and Gregory in tow. I still had a long way to go before I felt comfortable exploring this case with him./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Michonne." He greeted./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Mr. Walsh. I got your email and I have a few questions regarding this case-" He held up his finger and pulled out a thick folder. It hit my desk with an audible thud./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Any questions you have, Gregory here can answer. Now before we get to those questions. This folder here," he points to the file he just dropped on my desk. "Is your baby." I could help it, my eyes bulged. I didn't need Shane Walsh of all be knowing until it was absolutely necessary. "Treats it as such because it is the only copy you'll get. That right there is the key to winning this case. Your job right now is to come up with every question for any statement." He glanced at his watch then looked to Gregory./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Alright, Gregory. We'll talk later so answer any question Michonne has for you." He gave me a sly look when he said my name. "I have another little meet up then I'll be back." I glanced at his schedule that was still up on my computer./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""But you're clear for today." I pointed out./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Uh, this one is off the record." I closed my mouth because it was none of my business. After he left I was alone with Gregory who kept his beady little gaze glued to me./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Jadis was here earlier," I informed him, breaking the eerie silence between us. Gregory shook himself out of his trance./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Oh." He said surprised. "Who is that again?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""She's a tall woman." I tried my best to describe her without seeming rude. "She has a very strange haircut. It's unique." I added hoping to soften the words. That description seemed to register in his mind./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Oh, Jadis. The one that works here." His hand reached up to scratch his balding head nervously. "Did she tell you what she wanted?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""She's not much of a talker." He nodded./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Damn it." He muttered under his breath before gathering his composure. "Now about those questions. Anything you need to know?" I shook my head. It's not that I didn't think he was reliable./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I prefer to read this file first and bring whatever questions I have up later," I explained. It didn't slip my mind that not too long ago he was a flirt. Behavior like that didn't change overnight. I needed to spend as little time with him as possible./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""You know," He muttered taking a step closer to my desk. "We'll be spending ema lot/em of time together." My eyebrows shot up./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Really?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"He nodded. "Yes, of course. I may seem a bit odd but I promise all my intentions are good. It'll be better if you feel comfortable around me like you are with Shane." There was never a moment I felt completely relaxed with Shane around and there was no chance in hell I'd ever let my guard down around Gregory. Everything about him rubbed me the wrong way. "I mean, I can even teach you a few things." With every word, he got a little closer to my desk. "My last intern." A slimy smile took over his face. "Let's just say she learned a lot from me."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"My skin crawled with disgust after I caught on. "Thanks, but I have all the help I need," I tell him./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Impossible! Unless you and Shane…"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""What exactly are you suggesting?" He looked attacked by my words./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I was under the impression he was helping you with the bar exam. Nothing more." He added. I didn't want to know what gave him that idea. It was almost five and I needed to close up. I knew Shane wasn't coming back. It was time to close things up./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Well, it's always good to catch useful material from seasoned lawyers but he's not helping me. What I learn from him here is all I know." I turned off the computer and picked up the folder. It was heavier than I expected but I was still able to lift it. Gregory was still figuratively breathing down my neck./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""You need help with that? It must be very heavy." He offered./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""No, not at all." I pushed past him out of my office and met Rick waiting for me in the corridor. He had a giddy smile on his face. It warmed my face and made me want to fuck him silly all the same. The look on his face dropped considerably when he glanced over my shoulder. It was puzzling./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Gregory froze looking at both of us then to Rick. "Mr. Grimes, I thought I was never going to uh see you around here." Suddenly Gregory looked a lot more nervous./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Your vacation was wonderful, wasn't it? It must've been." Rick said flatly. I noticed a little hostility between the two men./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Oh, oh, yeah. It was just great." Gregory fidgeted with his words. "Michonne, I'll see you later. We have a lot to discuss." He said in a rush. Rick tilted his head at Gregory./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""You're on this case with Shane?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Umm, yeah." I was just there looking at the exchange between the two. The only thing I knew was that Gregory's response didn't make Rick happy./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""She's beautiful isn't she?" I looked around wondering who he was referring to but it was me./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Gregory's face turned beet red and his forehead was noticeably sweatier. "I guess so." His slimy gaze quickly darted to me. "But everything is strictly professional. She's been a hard worker thus far and has a bright future ahead of her." He nodded./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Keep it that way." His tone was almost... dangerous. More questions were raised as Gregory scurried into another direction./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""You don't like him do you?" I asked him as soon as we were out of the building./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I don't trust him. He's a dangerous man Michonne."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""All I got were some weird vibes from him. But dangerous, that's a bit much. He seems harmless to me."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I know you said you don't want me interfering with your case, I'm respecting that." I was relieved to hear those words from him. Rick sighed heavily. "Look, I wanted to know if you'd like to go to dinner."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Now?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Yes, now. If it's a bad time…"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""It's not. Is this going to turn into a regular thing? You take me on dinners then you dropping me home because we'll stay out too late." A smile tugged at his lips. Those small little things about him made me so hot. I knew how that mouth tasted, how his hands felt on me. Knew how it felt to have his cock deep in my throat. Feeling him tremble with pleasure./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""If that's something you want. I'd love to do it. Gives me more time getting to know you, Michonne. And that's what I want to do tonight."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Sounds like a date to me."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""It is a date." I wonder if he still had that little dirty streak him. The words he said while we were in that office resurfaced. Was it just the heat of the moment or was he a vocal and demanding lover. All I know was that I wanted him again, and again. I shuddered, tuning into my thoughts. Rick wasn't being anything other than a gentleman yet he already had my panties soaked./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"He led me to his car and opened the door for me. "So where are we heading this time?" I asked as we sat in traffic./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I was thinking maybe you should choose. It didn't escape my notice that we talked more about me last time." I laughed. I was grilling him over our dinner./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I don't know a lot of places around here but Tyrese did mention a greek restaurant that piqued my interest./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Will you let Tyrese know I'll be dropping you home from now on?" I didn't think about that./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'll text him, I'm sure he'll understand."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Maybe I should pick you up as well." I started shaking my head before he even finished the sentence./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""No, that has to be out of your way." Rick smiled at me./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""My place isn't too far from you. I had to get something a little closer to campus as well which is why you're usually to work before I am." I haven't seen him in anything other than a suite lately. I almost forgot that he always wore jeans for most of his lectures. "It's a slight change of scenery but I'm only an hour away."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Had I known that-" I stopped my thought. Had I known, I probably would've shown up to his place at some point. It was crazy but at the time in college, I was slightly off. I suspect he still had the same effect on me that he did a few months ago. I guess I was better at hiding it./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""What would you do had you known about that?" He asked, unknowingly prodding the lion./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I thought you wanted to know more about me." I diverted./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I guess so. But I thought we'd leave that for dinner." The way his hands steered the wheel had me at the edge of my seat biting my lip. Simple things. It didn't help that this car a slight vibration. "Where is this place? I know about a few greek places. Though greek was never my first choice of food." The area around us looked familiar and it wasn't long before I pointed out the restaurant. I was sure it was the one Tyrese told me about. It was filled with music and dull blue lights. I've had a weakness for anything blue since I was six. It was also good to know that their dishes were marvelous./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Are you sure you want to eat here?" I asked him for the third time while we sat down with the menu in our hand. His response was always the same./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""No, this is about you. I'm sure they'll have something I like."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"I nodded. The booths were far apart, giving customers a sense of privacy. But it was the dull blue light the glowed over the grey booths and the music that made the experience pleasant. The waitress came and took our orders. Rick decides to let me order for him. I had no idea what he liked so I gave a good guess. He didn't complain about my choice./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"There was still space between us in the booth but I quickly closed that up in the most subtle way. He picked up a glass of water and brought it to his lips./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""So, Michonne what would you have done if you knew where I lived?" That was the question he chose to ask me?/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I thought you were going to go with something like where I grew up, how my childhood was."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""At first that was the plan but you seemed 'flustered' after I told you about that. Also, I can't get a good read on you so it's better that I asked." I wasn't even sure if I knew the answer to that but he did catch me./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I don't think I'm difficult to read. I have a feeling that you think I'd do something ungodly. Isn't that what you thought I'd say?" That I'd tell him I'd knock on his door early in the morning. When I know everyone was sleeping. He'd answered the door, finding me in nothing but a long black coat. As soon as I made my way past his sleep ridden form, I'd drop the cloak on the floor. Showing him every naked inch of my body./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Michonne?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'm sorry, I was… distracted," I told him. He sat back and examined me./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Distracted… I asked about your family."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Oh, I only have my mother. When I was a little younger we moved here from Jamaica. I was an only child so I didn't suffer the trials of being the middle child. It was a long time ago so I don't remember the exact details."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I wouldn't have suspect that. So you still talk to your mother?" I shook my head./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""My mother didn't exactly want me to pursue law. Needless to say, we haven't been on speaking terms for years." My mother had a hard-headed personality. Everything had to be her way or nothing at all. I never asked her why she was opposed to my choice. I guess she thought I'd always study a trade or hair and nails as she did./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""And your father?" I swallowed. My father./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I don't know him. According to my mother, he was there at the beginning of everything. Then he just left. The details are still sketchy." There was a frown on Rick's lips. I'm sure he's gathering my distrust at the beginning of this stemmed from my father being missing. I was sure Rick was different./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'm sorry to hear that. Every kid should have a father. I'm sorry you missed out on that."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""You apologize a lot." I point out./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"He laughed. "I do? I guess I don't want to mess this up. This is actually the second 'date' I've been on since my divorce. I almost forgot what this feels like." He took another sip of water then placed the cup down. The dim lights filled me with warmth. I felt entirely too comfortable with Rick by my side./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"I let my hand drop to his thigh; it fell just above his knee. The muscles beneath my palm tensed up but immediately relaxed. "It is, is it?" I was really trying to get in his pants in a very polite way if that was possible./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"He raised an eyebrow regarding my hand's position. "Let's just say it's been a while. But I love it so far." My hands inched higher. He parted his mouth and his tongue swept across his lips./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'm glad this is good for you." His thighs were taut beneath the palm of my hand. The light was dim enough. Nobody would ever know where my hand was going. And it was going to the dent pressing against his zipper./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Rick didn't bother stopping me. "You're a dangerous woman, Michonne." He said watching my hand wrap around the length in his pants. I gave him a squeeze. "This was supposed to be all about you." He murmured./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"I moved my hand when a waiter came back with our food. "You just bring out that part of me, Rick," I admit. "There was always just something about you." His eyes left the plate, they were a dark blue. They looked hungry./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'm trying to be a gentleman here." I laughed at the slight strain laced in his voice./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Where was the gentleman in that office when you told me to strip? When you told me to get on my knees?" I teased. My own words filled me with heat and being this close to him made me heady with arousal./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""That never happened to me. I never had a woman write me a dirty letter or anything that sexy for the matter. It was a turn on if I'm being honest. Michonne, everything that comes out your mouth just makes me want to-"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Fuck me?" I supplied. He froze./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""You always surprise me. So passionate, beautiful, intelligent but if you keep this up I emam/em going to fuck you." His voice was just doing things to me. Rick ate his food and moaned around his fork. "This is good." He said. I was still caught up in the way that slight vibration in his voice sent a tingle through my clit./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I wouldn't mind."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'm still the gentleman for tonight, Michonne. So have you put any thought into when you'll take the bar exam?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I haven't had the time to think about it. This case I'm on is larger than I anticipated."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Well, you know how I feel about you being on that case. But you know what you're getting into."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Oh, you've made your point very clear on that, Rick." He sighed./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I can get into the details of why I don't want you on that case but this is your career so it's your choice. I'll just be here to offer my assistance."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""And I appreciate that. I might actually need your help with both. Next month. I want to sit the bar exam. I don't have a specific date in mind but I definitely want the results in my hand before there any chance I'll go into labor." My hand fell to my stomach./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""My library and my home will always be open to you." He rests his fork down. "When do you want to start?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I want to go over this case before I start studying. I don't want too many things overcrowding my mind at the same time."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""When am I going to be formally introduced to Sasha? She's important to you right?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""She is but you've already met her," I said./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""But she doesn't know I'm your man now does she?" I gave him a look./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Are you now?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I am. You should also know that I'm a selfish man. I don't like sharing." Something we both had in common apparently. "May I?" I looked at him and he gestured to the hand on my stomach. I nodded suddenly feeling very emotional. He got closer to me. His thigh pressed against my own. Slowly his hand replaced my own on my stomach. There was a rise in my stomach that wasn't noticeable with my clothes on. His finger spread over the fabric of my shirt./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""When do you think he'll start kicking? When my mother was carrying me she's always told me that I was quite fussy." Then I could only hope he took after me. I don't think I could handle frequent kicks against my bladder. But I was wrong when I hoped for a girl…/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Whenever he's ready."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Rick smiled rubbing his hand over my stomach. "Our son."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"The first thing Rick did was post the sonogram up as we got in his car. He hasn't said anything since we left. If I was being honest, it was better to leave him on his high cloud. I've never seen someone so elated. It was adorable how long he stared at that photo before tucking it into his wallet. My mind wondered about what he was going to do with the extra pictures he made Maggie print out./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Fixing the picture on the dashboard he settled into his seat and stared at it a few more seconds. After that, he turned to me. Those soft blue eyes peered straight into me. "Were you going to tell me about this?" He said./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"I sighed. "I was. It- It just slipped my mind. That's all." He hummed disbelievingly. "Rick, I'm serious."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Like you let me slip past your mind? I know my initial reaction wasn't the best one but I meant everything I said. If you don't want me in your life, then I understand, I'll accept that and I'll still be there for you regardless. All I ask is that I can be a part of my child's life." I pierced my lips. I felt nothing but guilt. I've been sullying my view of Rick as a father without even knowing him. Everyone wasn't the same./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'm sorry. About the way, I've acted. I'm not going to use work as an excuse here. But I have been, in a sense avoiding you. I'll never keep this child away from you. He's as much yours as he is mines."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Rick nodded. "Why were you avoiding me? Did I do something?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I don't know, Rick." He wasn't satisfied with my answer./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I think you do."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Shane told me that you wanted me off the case we're working on, Rick. Honestly, that threw me off a bit because you seemed like you wanted to help me." Rick's features twisted after my words sunk in./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I do want the best for you. Don't ever doubt that. But did Shane tell you that?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"I was beginning to get annoyed. "Yes, he did. Did you not tell him that?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I did, but I was doing it for your own good. This case isn't something I want you to be on Michonne. Believe me, I did what I thought was best."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""But you didn't take what I wanted into consideration?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Michonne…"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""No. I want to be apart of this case. I know there are risk's but the rewards outweigh them." Not only would this be good for my image but winning this case would put me in good standing with this company. That just made things easier when this internship expired./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""What exactly did Shane tell you about this case?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"I ignored him. "My career shouldn't be any of your business, Rick. I appreciate your concern but I'm a grown woman that can handle my own."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I know that. The last thing I wanted was an argument between us. I thought we'd just talk about how we go forward from here. If you want the same things I wanted. If I were you I wouldn't trust Shane."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I don't trust him. Lawyers never trust anyone, Rick. Isn't he your friend?" I asked because I genuinely believed they were friends based on Glenn's observation./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""He has you at odds with me. I don't like that at all." We were still parked in the lot. I needed to be back at work. I didn't exactly have leisure time. This visit already ate up a good portion of my lunch hour./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Look, I'm sorry for not explaining why I ignored you. It was childish on my part. Can we get back? I'm sure you have clients of your own." Rick nodded, starting up his car./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""You never said a word about us." He mentioned as we made our way down the highway. I was busy trying to get my mind off the man beside me. The thoughts I was having were the same ones the led me to where I was now. Pregnant./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I didn't?" I say distractingly./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""No, I think I've mentioned it a few times already. I know I said I'd be content with you not wanting me but I can't stop thinking about you. You might say it's probably because of our child and it might be but even before I knew. Since I saw you, I've thought about nothing but you." My breathing hitched. He certainly had a lot to say./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""And what do you suppose we do about that, Rick?" I asked. I didn't mean for my voice to sound so husky. But the hormones have been doing strange things to me lately./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"He took his eyes off the road to give me a look. He couldn't tell if my words were meant to sound like an innuendo. I could tell by the uncertain look on his face./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I think you should give me a clear answer as to where I stand, Michonne. Am I something you want?" His tone was cautious and his cheeks were also a bit flush. Rick was nervous./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I never once said I didn't want you," I tell him. The things that were running through my mind right now. All sinful thoughts that had nothing to do with me going back to work and everything to do with him pulling over and making me cum./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"He really had no idea. It reminds me of the times before I gave him that letter./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""That doesn't answer my question, Michonne-"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Are you good at multitasking?" I inquired cutting him off./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Wh-What?" He was bewildered but still answered. "I guess so, why?" I shrugged and hummed. My mood swings were outrageous how could I be angry at him but want to unzip his pants and feel his cock pulse in the palm my hand./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Rick looked so confused, he quickly shook it off. "Are we just going to divert from our conversation?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I said I needed time to think about it…"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""And you had time."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Can you let me finish?" He apologized. "Your right, I had time. Yes, I want to be with you." My peculiar behavior throughout the ride had him uncertain./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Are you being serious?" He asked. "I just want to make sure. I don't want you to feel like you don't have a choice but to be with me."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Rick, I want you." His shoulders fell in relief. "But please, don't interfere with my work on this case. I know what I'm doing and you need to trust me on that." He didn't look pleased but he accepted it./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Fine, I won't. If you need any help with anything, you can always ask me. These cases aren't exactly a cakewalk. There are so many accounts to consider. As much as I hate to admit it, there is a small chance you three might win this case. It's small but it's still there." I felt out of the loop. I knew the broad aspects of the case but I had no idea which side we were representing./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Thank you."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"…./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"I sat behind my desk thinking up the same reoccurring thoughts I've had since I was in Rick's car. Yet somehow I managed to get work done. I was consumed by everything Rick. It's like his adamant attitude of remaining in my life, our child's life opened the flood gates of obscene thoughts./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Pushing the heel of my hands against my face, I tried to gather my thoughts. When I glanced up I didn't think I'd see an unexpected yet familiar face perched up on the chair in my office. "Um, can I help you?" Jadis still had the same haircut from the day I bumped into her in the bathroom. Her suggestion about ginger worked./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Her eyes examined my office before she said one thing. "Small."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"My eyebrows turned toward unsure of how to receive it. "I suppose it is small."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Shane. Bigger. This? Not Bigger." Was she just too lazy to finish her sentences?/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""His office is supposed to be bigger. I don't have any complaints about it. Can I help you with anything?" I repeated hoping she'd just tell me./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Jadis pierced her lips. "Gregory. Here? Is he not?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""If you're asking if he's in this office, no he isn't, and I wasn't told that he'd be here anytime soon."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'll wait." Fixing her long blazer she crossed her legs. Her gaze still on me. This was definitely not how I imagined today going. I was hoping Glenn would swing by but he was so wrapped up in the case Rick gave him./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Distracted? That's no good here.'' Jadis said./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'm not distracted. I've already done most of my work today."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Hard work gets nothing. You'll do what I do." I frowned at her./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""And what is that?" There was a slow smile spreading across her cracked lips./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""You'll see." She looks me up and down. "Grimes. Is he yours?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""What makes you think we're together?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""His car. You. Simple."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Jadis was an eerie individual with a keen sense, she probably already knew about us before we did. I couldn't put it past her. "We are. There isn't a fraternization policy." I added./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Her bangs laid sloppily across her pale forehead. "This," she gestured to the office. "Will be big. Like mine." I was beginning to get weary of her puzzling language. "You're with Rick." I didn't understand what she said but I smiled politely./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Do you always talk like this?" Jadis smiled at my question. Though I didn't find the amusement in it./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Talk less. More work gets done." Jadis got up, smoothing her long coat down her lanky figure. "I'll leave now."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I thought you were waiting for Gregory?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""He's not here. I'll leave now." She only sat there and waited for him for five minutes before giving up. That defeated the purpose of waiting. I was relieved when no one else popped into my office. Shane sent another email, unveiling more details of the case./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Travis Deal and Marcus Baker. Ages 24 and 26. Travis deal recently signed a 2-year contract with the Hawks, a football team that I knew nothing about. But he was a very valuable player. I didn't know much about the sport but a twenty million dollar contract was nothing to sneeze at. He was raved about worldwide and I've seen enough pictures of children in his jersey to know how this case was affecting his image. Baker was the same. Scouted and contracted in college and later signed onto a team for a ridiculous amount of money. They were heroes on the football field. But now? Now it seemed all of America wanted their heads on spikes./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Not two but five different women all came forward with accusations. Accusing them of being, 'pimps'. Normally anyone would look at this case and assume these women were scorned, looking for an easy way to fame, a labor freeway to a paycheck. Accusing America's most loved sports figures of something so… tasteless. But there was a dead body involved. The stories Deal and Baker gave the police didn't add up. Nothing about this case was adding up and everything was already stacked against them./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Yet, here I was a part of the team that was representing them. We were actually on their side. Shane had to know something I didn't know. Something the media didn't know. These two were being slandered and already judged as guilty from almost all of American twitter. Why else would he choose a case we had no chance of winning? These two had to be innocent. A loss this big would ruin Shane, Gregory, and… Me./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"We still needed to get familiar with every aspect of this case. Both Deal and Baker were residing in town on bail. Hopefully, Shane lets me in on their meeting. Earlier I looked at his schedule and it was there. In bold. After that meeting, I'm sure we'd know the truth. Know what we're dealing with./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Laughter always seems to follow Shane wherever he went. I learned that if someone was with him it changed. His laugh sounded cockier if that was possible. He pushed his way through the door with a smile on his face and Gregory in tow. I still had a long way to go before I felt comfortable exploring this case with him./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Michonne." He greeted./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Mr. Walsh. I got your email and I have a few questions regarding this case-" He held up his finger and pulled out a thick folder. It hit my desk with an audible thud./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Any questions you have, Gregory here can answer. Now before we get to those questions. This folder here," he points to the file he just dropped on my desk. "Is your baby." I could help it, my eyes bulged. I didn't need Shane Walsh of all be knowing until it was absolutely necessary. "Treats it as such because it is the only copy you'll get. That right there is the key to winning this case. Your job right now is to come up with every question for any statement." He glanced at his watch then looked to Gregory./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Alright, Gregory. We'll talk later so answer any question Michonne has for you." He gave me a sly look when he said my name. "I have another little meet up then I'll be back." I glanced at his schedule that was still up on my computer./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""But you're clear for today." I pointed out./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Uh, this one is off the record." I closed my mouth because it was none of my business. After he left I was alone with Gregory who kept his beady little gaze glued to me./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Jadis was here earlier," I informed him, breaking the eerie silence between us. Gregory shook himself out of his trance./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Oh." He said surprised. "Who is that again?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""She's a tall woman." I tried my best to describe her without seeming rude. "She has a very strange haircut. It's unique." I added hoping to soften the words. That description seemed to register in his mind./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Oh, Jadis. The one that works here." His hand reached up to scratch his balding head nervously. "Did she tell you what she wanted?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""She's not much of a talker." He nodded./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Damn it." He muttered under his breath before gathering his composure. "Now about those questions. Anything you need to know?" I shook my head. It's not that I didn't think he was reliable./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I prefer to read this file first and bring whatever questions I have up later," I explained. It didn't slip my mind that not too long ago he was a flirt. Behavior like that didn't change overnight. I needed to spend as little time with him as possible./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""You know," He muttered taking a step closer to my desk. "We'll be spending ema lot/em of time together." My eyebrows shot up./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Really?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"He nodded. "Yes, of course. I may seem a bit odd but I promise all my intentions are good. It'll be better if you feel comfortable around me like you are with Shane." There was never a moment I felt completely relaxed with Shane around and there was no chance in hell I'd ever let my guard down around Gregory. Everything about him rubbed me the wrong way. "I mean, I can even teach you a few things." With every word, he got a little closer to my desk. "My last intern." A slimy smile took over his face. "Let's just say she learned a lot from me."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"My skin crawled with disgust after I caught on. "Thanks, but I have all the help I need," I tell him./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Impossible! Unless you and Shane…"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""What exactly are you suggesting?" He looked attacked by my words./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I was under the impression he was helping you with the bar exam. Nothing more." He added. I didn't want to know what gave him that idea. It was almost five and I needed to close up. I knew Shane wasn't coming back. It was time to close things up./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Well, it's always good to catch useful material from seasoned lawyers but he's not helping me. What I learn from him here is all I know." I turned off the computer and picked up the folder. It was heavier than I expected but I was still able to lift it. Gregory was still figuratively breathing down my neck./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""You need help with that? It must be very heavy." He offered./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""No, not at all." I pushed past him out of my office and met Rick waiting for me in the corridor. He had a giddy smile on his face. It warmed my face and made me want to fuck him silly all the same. The look on his face dropped considerably when he glanced over my shoulder. It was puzzling./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Gregory froze looking at both of us then to Rick. "Mr. Grimes, I thought I was never going to uh see you around here." Suddenly Gregory looked a lot more nervous./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Your vacation was wonderful, wasn't it? It must've been." Rick said flatly. I noticed a little hostility between the two men./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Oh, oh, yeah. It was just great." Gregory fidgeted with his words. "Michonne, I'll see you later. We have a lot to discuss." He said in a rush. Rick tilted his head at Gregory./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""You're on this case with Shane?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Umm, yeah." I was just there looking at the exchange between the two. The only thing I knew was that Gregory's response didn't make Rick happy./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""She's beautiful isn't she?" I looked around wondering who he was referring to but it was me./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Gregory's face turned beet red and his forehead was noticeably sweatier. "I guess so." His slimy gaze quickly darted to me. "But everything is strictly professional. She's been a hard worker thus far and has a bright future ahead of her." He nodded./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Keep it that way." His tone was almost... dangerous. More questions were raised as Gregory scurried into another direction./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""You don't like him do you?" I asked him as soon as we were out of the building./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I don't trust him. He's a dangerous man Michonne."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""All I got were some weird vibes from him. But dangerous, that's a bit much. He seems harmless to me."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I know you said you don't want me interfering with your case, I'm respecting that." I was relieved to hear those words from him. Rick sighed heavily. "Look, I wanted to know if you'd like to go to dinner."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Now?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Yes, now. If it's a bad time…"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""It's not. Is this going to turn into a regular thing? You take me on dinners then you dropping me home because we'll stay out too late." A smile tugged at his lips. Those small little things about him made me so hot. I knew how that mouth tasted, how his hands felt on me. Knew how it felt to have his cock deep in my throat. Feeling him tremble with pleasure./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""If that's something you want. I'd love to do it. Gives me more time getting to know you, Michonne. And that's what I want to do tonight."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Sounds like a date to me."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""It is a date." I wonder if he still had that little dirty streak him. The words he said while we were in that office resurfaced. Was it just the heat of the moment or was he a vocal and demanding lover. All I know was that I wanted him again, and again. I shuddered, tuning into my thoughts. Rick wasn't being anything other than a gentleman yet he already had my panties soaked./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"He led me to his car and opened the door for me. "So where are we heading this time?" I asked as we sat in traffic./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I was thinking maybe you should choose. It didn't escape my notice that we talked more about me last time." I laughed. I was grilling him over our dinner./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I don't know a lot of places around here but Tyrese did mention a greek restaurant that piqued my interest./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Will you let Tyrese know I'll be dropping you home from now on?" I didn't think about that./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'll text him, I'm sure he'll understand."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Maybe I should pick you up as well." I started shaking my head before he even finished the sentence./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""No, that has to be out of your way." Rick smiled at me./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""My place isn't too far from you. I had to get something a little closer to campus as well which is why you're usually to work before I am." I haven't seen him in anything other than a suite lately. I almost forgot that he always wore jeans for most of his lectures. "It's a slight change of scenery but I'm only an hour away."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Had I known that-" I stopped my thought. Had I known, I probably would've shown up to his place at some point. It was crazy but at the time in college, I was slightly off. I suspect he still had the same effect on me that he did a few months ago. I guess I was better at hiding it./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""What would you do had you known about that?" He asked, unknowingly prodding the lion./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I thought you wanted to know more about me." I diverted./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I guess so. But I thought we'd leave that for dinner." The way his hands steered the wheel had me at the edge of my seat biting my lip. Simple things. It didn't help that this car a slight vibration. "Where is this place? I know about a few greek places. Though greek was never my first choice of food." The area around us looked familiar and it wasn't long before I pointed out the restaurant. I was sure it was the one Tyrese told me about. It was filled with music and dull blue lights. I've had a weakness for anything blue since I was six. It was also good to know that their dishes were marvelous./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Are you sure you want to eat here?" I asked him for the third time while we sat down with the menu in our hand. His response was always the same./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""No, this is about you. I'm sure they'll have something I like."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"I nodded. The booths were far apart, giving customers a sense of privacy. But it was the dull blue light the glowed over the grey booths and the music that made the experience pleasant. The waitress came and took our orders. Rick decides to let me order for him. I had no idea what he liked so I gave a good guess. He didn't complain about my choice./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"There was still space between us in the booth but I quickly closed that up in the most subtle way. He picked up a glass of water and brought it to his lips./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""So, Michonne what would you have done if you knew where I lived?" That was the question he chose to ask me?/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I thought you were going to go with something like where I grew up, how my childhood was."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""At first that was the plan but you seemed 'flustered' after I told you about that. Also, I can't get a good read on you so it's better that I asked." I wasn't even sure if I knew the answer to that but he did catch me./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I don't think I'm difficult to read. I have a feeling that you think I'd do something ungodly. Isn't that what you thought I'd say?" That I'd tell him I'd knock on his door early in the morning. When I know everyone was sleeping. He'd answered the door, finding me in nothing but a long black coat. As soon as I made my way past his sleep ridden form, I'd drop the cloak on the floor. Showing him every naked inch of my body./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Michonne?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'm sorry, I was… distracted," I told him. He sat back and examined me./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Distracted… I asked about your family."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Oh, I only have my mother. When I was a little younger we moved here from Jamaica. I was an only child so I didn't suffer the trials of being the middle child. It was a long time ago so I don't remember the exact details."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I wouldn't have suspect that. So you still talk to your mother?" I shook my head./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""My mother didn't exactly want me to pursue law. Needless to say, we haven't been on speaking terms for years." My mother had a hard-headed personality. Everything had to be her way or nothing at all. I never asked her why she was opposed to my choice. I guess she thought I'd always study a trade or hair and nails as she did./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""And your father?" I swallowed. My father./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I don't know him. According to my mother, he was there at the beginning of everything. Then he just left. The details are still sketchy." There was a frown on Rick's lips. I'm sure he's gathering my distrust at the beginning of this stemmed from my father being missing. I was sure Rick was different./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'm sorry to hear that. Every kid should have a father. I'm sorry you missed out on that."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""You apologize a lot." I point out./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"He laughed. "I do? I guess I don't want to mess this up. This is actually the second 'date' I've been on since my divorce. I almost forgot what this feels like." He took another sip of water then placed the cup down. The dim lights filled me with warmth. I felt entirely too comfortable with Rick by my side./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"I let my hand drop to his thigh; it fell just above his knee. The muscles beneath my palm tensed up but immediately relaxed. "It is, is it?" I was really trying to get in his pants in a very polite way if that was possible./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"He raised an eyebrow regarding my hand's position. "Let's just say it's been a while. But I love it so far." My hands inched higher. He parted his mouth and his tongue swept across his lips./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'm glad this is good for you." His thighs were taut beneath the palm of my hand. The light was dim enough. Nobody would ever know where my hand was going. And it was going to the dent pressing against his zipper./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Rick didn't bother stopping me. "You're a dangerous woman, Michonne." He said watching my hand wrap around the length in his pants. I gave him a squeeze. "This was supposed to be all about you." He murmured./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"I moved my hand when a waiter came back with our food. "You just bring out that part of me, Rick," I admit. "There was always just something about you." His eyes left the plate, they were a dark blue. They looked hungry./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'm trying to be a gentleman here." I laughed at the slight strain laced in his voice./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Where was the gentleman in that office when you told me to strip? When you told me to get on my knees?" I teased. My own words filled me with heat and being this close to him made me heady with arousal./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""That never happened to me. I never had a woman write me a dirty letter or anything that sexy for the matter. It was a turn on if I'm being honest. Michonne, everything that comes out your mouth just makes me want to-"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Fuck me?" I supplied. He froze./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""You always surprise me. So passionate, beautiful, intelligent but if you keep this up I emam/em going to fuck you." His voice was just doing things to me. Rick ate his food and moaned around his fork. "This is good." He said. I was still caught up in the way that slight vibration in his voice sent a tingle through my clit./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I wouldn't mind."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I'm still the gentleman for tonight, Michonne. So have you put any thought into when you'll take the bar exam?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I haven't had the time to think about it. This case I'm on is larger than I anticipated."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Well, you know how I feel about you being on that case. But you know what you're getting into."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Oh, you've made your point very clear on that, Rick." He sighed./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I can get into the details of why I don't want you on that case but this is your career so it's your choice. I'll just be here to offer my assistance."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""And I appreciate that. I might actually need your help with both. Next month. I want to sit the bar exam. I don't have a specific date in mind but I definitely want the results in my hand before there any chance I'll go into labor." My hand fell to my stomach./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""My library and my home will always be open to you." He rests his fork down. "When do you want to start?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I want to go over this case before I start studying. I don't want too many things overcrowding my mind at the same time."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""When am I going to be formally introduced to Sasha? She's important to you right?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""She is but you've already met her," I said./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""But she doesn't know I'm your man now does she?" I gave him a look./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Are you now?"/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""I am. You should also know that I'm a selfish man. I don't like sharing." Something we both had in common apparently. "May I?" I looked at him and he gestured to the hand on my stomach. I nodded suddenly feeling very emotional. He got closer to me. His thigh pressed against my own. Slowly his hand replaced my own on my stomach. There was a rise in my stomach that wasn't noticeable with my clothes on. His finger spread over the fabric of my shirt./p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""When do you think he'll start kicking? When my mother was carrying me she's always told me that I was quite fussy." Then I could only hope he took after me. I don't think I could handle frequent kicks against my bladder. But I was wrong when I hoped for a girl…/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;""Whenever he's ready."/p
p style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"Rick smiled rubbing his hand over my stomach. "Our son."/p