#Chapter 159: Close The Door

Breathing hard, it takes me a moment to collect myself and answer, “What is it?” “I have those reports you asked for,” says a voice through the door. Rubbing my forehead with my hand, I call back, “I’m in a meeting right now. I’ll collect them after.” “Okay!” says the voice, and then footsteps sound away from my door. Miles looks up at the ceiling as he heaves a great sigh. “The first thing I’m doing as soon as I step foot out of here is assigning you a secretary.” I didn’t think it was necessary at first, wanting an open door policy, but now I see the benefits. “That would be lovely, thanks.” With this scare and the new space between us, some of the earlier passion ebbs. “We really should be more professional in the office,” I say. “Probably,” Miles agrees. “Though it’s difficult not to kiss you when I can.” I smile a little, despite myself. I’m supposed to be chastising him. Instead, I find myself amused. “We’ll have plenty of time for that later.” “Oh?” Miles a