Chapter 4: Is Nice To Be Wanted

Chapter 4: Is Nice To Be Wanted

Joanna

The next morning I woke up after a long night of reading over the thorough contract. This truly was a dream job, great benefit and amazing pay. For a first job, this would be a great start to my career and there has to be a catch somewhere. I had pondered over the contract until early this morning but there was nothing suspicious about it except that it was being offered to, well me.

I knew I was years behind on experience as the rest of them, yet they still wanted me. One of the most fascinating things they offered was a student loan payoff clause after a year of working and being in good standing with the company. Up to thirty thousand dollars for partners and fifteen thousand for lower-level workers. I bet this is a big tax write off, definitely a way to keep people happy. I had wondered how the relationship with the workers and partners was, how much the CEOs Justin and Griffin interact with everyone else. It wouldn't be my job to make sure office morale was up but it is programmed into me.

My phone buzzed, bringing me back to reality. I reached over and looked to see who was calling. I had already called my brother Asher and brought him to speed, he was thrilled and encouraged me to take the job. His wife Erica was probably more thrilled than him and she didn't even like me. She was just happy to have me out of their house. After she gave birth to a little boy, she had been adamant about me moving out and getting my life together. I adore my nephew and my brother but Erica was a bitch and I am glad to be out of their house.

Asher was only six years older than me so when my mother died, he was the only family I had gained custody. Since I started college so young, he didn't have to do much to raise me but he tried his best, putting his life on hold to make sure I didn't lack anything. Five years ago, he met Erica and they got married two years later. She never treated me right but never when my brother was around. I tried to keep the peace and never told my brother of the crap she put me through, mostly with verbal bullying.

If nothing else, I would take the job just to have someplace else to go. Another ring of my phone brought my attention to it. It was an unknown number but had a Lekki area code so I answered it.

"Hello," I said as I picked up the call.

"Good morning, Joanna, it is Logan." The voice on the other end said and I sat up in bed immediately, feeling exposed. His voice made my stomach knot.

"Ummm, good morning."

"I am going to pick you up, it is going to be a long day." He said with way more energy than I felt.

"You don't have to do that." I mumbled hesitantly, I didn't really want him to see me first thing this morning.

"I know but I am already on my way, I will be there in thirty minutes." He said and then disconnected the call.

I stared at the phone in shock, was he being sweet or controlling or both? I needed to get a move on, probably only having ten minutes before he knocked on the door. They put me in one of the nicest hotels I had ever been in yesterday and it was a luxury suite with a separate room and living area. I had a long soak in the whirlpool tub that was in the bathroom last night and wished I had time again this morning.

I climbed out of the bed and quickly picked out a dress to wear. I had only brought five clothes in total, one for each day of the week and three pairs of heels, black and silver. I pulled out the black long sleeve sweater dress with a high neck and a belted waist. It was the beginning of ember months but slightly chilly already. I paired it with my silver strappy heels.

After a quick shower, I got dressed and fixed my curls. I applied just a little more makeup today than I had yesterday, I didn't want them to catch me blushing like I had yesterday and I also tried my new pink lipstick. And then, a knock on the door came just a second after I checked myself out in the full length mirror. I closed the bedroom door behind me because it was in a hot mess and walked to the door. When I opened it, I was surprised not only to see Logan in a crisp black suit but another man almost a head taller than Logan.

Holy hell, he was in a light green suit that fitted him to perfection and he looked like he had foreign country's heritage. He had a short cut beard with hints of gray mixed in and also in his dark hair and he had hints of gray along his sideburns. His dark eyes scanned me up and down and he flashed a smile when he met my eyes. His teeth were so white and just perfect. In fact, he was perfect.

"Joanna, this is Rodrigo Sawyer, we carpool most mornings." Logan introduces him.

"Hello," I said, surprised I didn't sound like a croaking frog and I noticed Logan was holding a carrier with coffee in it and gestured to them in.

"You don't have to bring coffee." I said, closing the door behind them.

"Sweetheart, I will do whatever it takes to get you to stay with us." Logan said, giving me a cheek to cheek greeting. He smelled delicious, causing my stomach to flip with his closeness.

"Please forgive Logan for trying so hard, we have not seen someone so qualified for this job. We would hate to lose you." Rodrigo said, extending his hand for a handshake. His voice was deep and smooth and my stomach flipped again.

Holy hell, was it possible to be attracted to two men at the same time?

"It is okay, it is nice to be wanted." I replied, shaking his hand.

Logan and Rodrigo shared a look. I wasn't sure what it was but it was something and then he released my hand reluctantly.

"How do you like your coffee?" Logan asked, unloading another bag I didn't see him holding.

"Ummm…cream and sugar." I said going over to the desk and packing my bag.

"Did you have a good night's rest?" Logan asked as he prepared a cup of coffee.

"I did," I responded, taking the coffee he offered.

I looked at the clock on the stove in the kitchenette and it was eight o'clock, the office was ten minutes, the office was just ten minutes away, so why were they here so early? We still have one hour before the office opens and they are here just by eight o'clock. What are they up to?

I stared at delicious men in my hotel room and my body electrified, feeling something I had never felt before. What is happening to me?