Chapter 20: Monday, May 20, 2024

Even though Amanda and Kristin left relatively early the previous evening, Eve and Will did not get to sleep until late. It made getting up for work on Monday morning very difficult.

“You must be exhausted if you just hit your snooze for the second time,” said Will as Eve rolled onto her side after silencing her ringing phone alarm.

They remain motionless and quiet for another ten minutes when Eve rolled onto her back.

“I wish this were a three day weekend,” lamented Eve.

“It’s not, and time is getting short, so you better get up and moving if you want to shower before going to work.”

Eve tossed the comforter aside and swung her legs off the bed.

“Give me ten minutes and then the shower is all yours. I vote we take care of our streak tonight after work.”

Will said, “Sure, but only ten minutes. I have to get online as soon as you leave.”

Eve sprung up and quickly showered and dressed. Will followed right behind her into the shower. He was ready just as Eve finished spraying a light coat of hairspray.

In the kitchen they opted for breakfast bars. Eve took a bottle of orange juice to drink on the way. Will stayed long enough to start a fresh pot of coffee but was then online shortly after Eve left.

At one point, Marci wrote Will on the instant messenger.

“I assume after three weeks you are still in?”

Will replied, “Yes. Not going to give up this close to the end.”

There was a long delay before Marci responded. “Sorry, gotta run. Ellis is wanting to talk. But I agree, we’re too close to not cross the finish line.”

Ellis was Ellis Tremane. He was the rumored favorite to be named a Senior VP and continue the consolidation of the teams that was started with the latest layoff.

“Good luck with Ellis. Let me know if you need anything.”

Marci replied with a thumbs-up emoji but that was all Will heard for the rest of the day.

Will wrapped up his meeting, responded to a final email, and then checked his messenger that nothing new had arrived. Feeling like he did all he needed to get done for the day, he shut down his laptop and headed to the kitchen. He found a combo package of hamburger and sausage in the fridge. It went on the stove in a fry pain, along with a pot of boiling water. Thirty minutes later he had a spaghetti with meat sauce simmering for dinner.

“That smells fantastic,” called Eve as she came inside from the garage.

“You have about ten minutes before the garlic bread is ready,” Will replied.

Will spread the last of the garlic butter on the bread and popped it into the oven. While it warmed, he took the wine out of the refrigerator, opened it, and then put it along with two glasses on the table.

Eve returned wearing a light t-shirt and maybe nothing else. Will could clearly see she was not wearing a bra but was not sure if she also ditched her panties.

“You got very comfortable very fast,” he said as he gave her a good luck.

“The A/C started to crap out just before lunch. When we called, the repairman thought it may be running low on coolant. We shut down all the vents into the offices to try and keep the patient rooms palatable. It just meant we were miserable in the back. When I got home I had to get out of my clothes.”

“Makes sense,” Will said as he poured the wine. “And I’m not complaining about the look.” He gave her a wink as he looked down at her chest.

They enjoyed dinner and then both worked to clean the dishes and kitchen before settling into their reclining chairs to watch television.

“Do you still need to cum today?” Eve asked before Will could settle on a recorded show to watch.

“Yes, you?”

“Yep. Not only was it hot all afternoon, but we were really busy. Had two walk-ins and an emergency that we squeezed into the calendar.”

When Eve said nothing more, Will stood and said, “I’ll be right back.”

He went to his office and returned with his personal laptop. Eve watched as he fired it up, somewhat bored at what he may be doing.