Sinful Mates 1-3

Making my way down to the now empty car park, I opened my door and ripped the blazer off and jumped into some loose-fitting tights. It was the weekend now; I would have two whole days of trying to fill the time. Just as I was getting comfortable, Tom walked up the ramp, a container in his hand. Tom opened my door and passed the container to me. “Hey, I forgot to give this to you. I heated it up on my way down. Mary made lasagne last night.”

“Thanks Tom," I said, grabbing the hot container from his hand. It smelt delicious. My mouth instantly started to water.

Tom lent against my car. “Eat, I have something to tell you.”

Opening the container, I dug in. Tom even provided a fork and butter knife, my empty stomach welcoming the lasagne. Mary was a great cook. I could see why Tom was always so excited to get home to see what she made for tea. Tom waited for me to have my mouth full before he spoke. Probably to stop me from cutting him off, forcing me to listen. But what came out of his mouth nearly had me choking on my food.

“Theo and Tobias know you're staying in the carpark; I swear I didn't say anything,” he said holding his hands up in surrender. I didn't know what to say, I knew I would need to move on now.

“How then if you didn't tell them?”

“I'm not sure. Tobias came and seen me today. I am not sure how they found out, but he asked security to check the lower-level cameras, then came to see me when he realised every day I walk up to the top level and come back with you.”

Once I was done, I went back to my storage locker, pulling the door down behind me, and hand scrubbed my clothes before hanging them on coat hangers along the wall where the fire sprinklers hung in case there was fire, using it as a makeshift clothesline.

When I finished doing that, I took the bucket back out and emptied it on the grass. When I looked up, I jumped in fright. The stray was standing watching me. I clutched my chest, and a gasp escaped my lips. Rolling my eyes at my foolish reaction, I called him over. “How did you find me?” I asked. Of course, he didn't answer. I patted his head before standing up. “Come on then,” I said, patting my leg trying to get him to follow. He tilted his head to the side and his ears perked up before he followed me.

The weekend passed by in a blur. I remained for the most part inside my storage locker, only leaving occasionally to stretch my legs. The stray came and went but would always come back of a night, which I was always happy to see him. Although he took up most of my makeshift bed, he acted like a hot water bottle. His temperature was always hot like he ran a fever. I just put it down to the fact he was an oversized dog and all the fur made him warmer than usual.

When Monday morning came around, I got dressed and lifted the roller door. The stray ran off. I assumed he must have needed to pee, only he didn't return before I had to leave. Walking through the bushland that backed on to the park, I made my way to the entrance of Kane and Madden Industries. Tom was waiting outside for me this time, instead of in the parking lot. I smiled when I saw him waiting patiently. “Hey Tom.” I waved while walking up to him. “How was your weekend?” I asked.

“Great. I went and played golf, probably one the few things I'm actually good at.” He beamed. "And yours?” he asked

“Fine, I have a new friend. Well not the humankind. More the four-legged furry kind that likes to growl and whine. He just keeps coming back.” Tom looked confused a little. “It's a dog Tom, what did you think I meant?”

Tom shook his head. “Oh, nothing dear, was just a little shocked. I thought you meant a person not a pet.”

“I don't know if you could really call him a pet. He comes and goes as he pleases and takes up my bed, but he keeps me warm.” I laughed.

Tom seemed lost in thought for a moment, before nodding. “That's great than, shall we head inside?” I nodded and followed Tom in. When I reached the elevator, just as the door were about to close, a hand stopped it. Theo stepped in. I looked out expecting Tobias to be behind him but couldn't see him.

“You are early today. Where is Tobias?" I asked.

Theo watched me for a few seconds. He looked nice very casual today, just wearing jeans and a button up shirt. He smelt amazing in the tight space. I instinctively leaned in but realised what I was doing and stopped myself. He smelt like vanilla and sandalwood, the same as Tobias. I moved further away, my heart was hammering in my chest, and my stomach tightened. I had never had this reaction to him before. Though he looked pretty affected too, his eyes darkened and he moved as far as the tight space would allow.00000000000