6. Gym Routine

7. Gym Routine

<< . Mikolaj . >>

“Daddy… Where are you, daddy?” Jessie’s voice booms over the baby monitor.

“Coming, my girl…” I put the last batch of pancakes off the heated pan onto the plate and walk towards her room.

Today she didn’t wake up too early, and I could cook in peace. Even better, she didn’t wake up crying. It’s hard to manage her if she cries first thing in the morning. I could hire a cook, but I enjoy doing it by myself.

“Where are you, daddy… where are you?” She repeats her cute little voice until I open her bedroom door.

Earlier, I was worried that she’s speaking way less for a 2 and a half year old. Now I am both delighted and surprised.

“Daddy!!” she exclaims and opens her arms wide. I pick her up from the crib and hug her tight.

“We will brush our teeth. Then we will eat food,” I tell her and she blinks at me.

“Brush our teats,” she repeats and I stifle my laugh.

“Teeth not teats.” She gets offended if she feels someone is laughing at her.

…

As I am busy with her morning routine, the main door rings.

“Who is it now?” I mutter under my breath while checking my phone.

Jonas.

That’s odd.

I unlock the door using the Ring door app to let him in.

“Hello my little girl!” Jonas says as soon as I bring Jessie to the living room. She wiggles her way out of my lap and runs towards him.

Even better. Now I can get ready in peace.

“To what do I owe the pleasure of your visit this morning?” I ask, and he laughs.

“Can’t I just want to meet you guys?... What’s in breakfast? Oh, pancakes!” he says, as he makes his way into the kitchen.

I quirk my brow at him and he adds ,”Pierogies would have been better.. but pancakes work too."

“I don’t give a shit about you. Jessica likes pancakes, and that’s what we are having.”

“Shit,” Jessie repeats while jumping in excitement and I rake my fingers through my hair in frustration.

How am I supposed to correct her if I am struggling to keep my own tongue clean? I think kids sound cute when they swear, but her daycare would beg to differ.

We talk about work while having breakfast. After a while he says, “That lawyer’s girl..”

Riley…

“What about her?” I ask with my voice thick. She has been coming to office with Jonas. It's his bait to woo her.

A few days ago, I had a meeting at Jonas’ office. I hadn’t realized she would be there. I froze in my spot for a moment, thinking Lena was standing there. Her face is strikingly similar to Lena. I absolutely hate her for this. I don't think I can stand her sight.

”She wants to meet you.”

Fucking great!

“Why?”

Jonas hasn’t realized who she really is. I haven’t told him because he seems genuinely interested in the girl. If I want to follow through with my revenge, it would be better if Jonas doesn’t know her background.

He takes a mouthful and says, “Apparently she is your big fan.”

His statement doesn’t make me feel better.

“I really don’t have time and energy to meet a little overexcited girl!”

He snorts. ”Ohhh, she is way more than a girl.” he swallows the pancakes and adds, “She is… Hot! Come on… Help me out.”

I ignore the discomfort. I put him onto this. Then why is it bothering me?

“Why do you need my help? Aren’t your charms working on her?”

“She is a little tough. I am genuinely considering if she is asexual or something.”

I do not answer him. I have an inkling if I meet her it will only make Jonas’ job more difficult.

“You are better off if I don’t see her, Jonas… although I hope you know the security protocols. I was surprised to see her in your office.”

He nods. “Don’t worry about that.”

I get ready while Jonas plays with Jessica to keep her engaged.

I think for a while. Why is she interested in meeting me? Does she know the history between Josef and Adam’s family? What if Garrett has put her onto me, like I have put Jonas onto her?

I am not worried though. I know Jonas is wise and won’t make any reckless decisions over some girl.

…..

Jonas leaves for his university, and I drop Jessie to the daycare. Then I head towards the headquarters of Josef designs. The Headquarter is an hour away from Jonas’ office. He chose that location because it’s easier for him to attend college.

I make my way into my office cabin and the calming view of the Detroit river welcomes me. Barely a minute later, Emma, my secretary, walks in with my coffee.

“It’s kind of creepy you know… you always have my coffee ready as if you know when I will be here, ” I tell her and she laughs.

“You are always on time! And rarely late.. so not that hard to guess.”

“I have cleared your schedule for this morning, so you can interview some people,” Emma says.

I pinch my brows, trying to think. “Which position are we interviewing for today?”

We are expanding our reach for Black Canopy. The private military company I founded seven years ago. There are lots of hiring going on. Sometimes my head becomes a jumbled mess dealing with everything.

“Head of training.”

We are merging and expanding the existing training facilities. Till date, we only hired former Army Special Operations personnel, SEALs, and law enforcement officers. Recently, we started taking people with no security background. The vetting process is heavy and training needs to be as rigid as in the military. I want someone with the same mindset as me.

…..

Most of my day goes into interviews and meetings. After a tiring and long board meeting, I make my way towards the gym. It’s almost 5 in the evening. Today Jessie’s Nanny will pick her up from the daycare, so I have plenty of time for myself this evening.

“Hey Miko…” I hear Camilla’s sweet voice as she paces next to me.

She is a friend. We were on and off before I got married. When you are handling everything all alone, sex becomes a matter of convenience. Both of us do not have time and energy to play games or date complete idiots. So calling her ‘a friend with benefits’ would be more appropriate.

“What is it, Camilla?”

She is the CFO of our construction company. So technically, she is an employee.. Yes, a potential lawsuit. She is one of the few people I trust.

A good friend.

“Let’s go to your private gym.”

“And why would I want that?” I tease her before entering the lift.

I have two gyms in this building. Being owner of the company, I have the privilege of a private gym and bath connected to my office. She presses the button for the top floor and I lean on the elevator railing.

“I could help you out with your hardwood after exercise,” she says, with gleaming eyes while trailing her finger towards my crouch.

“How thoughtful of you." I smirk at her.

“It’s been a while.. Don’t you agree?” She leans into my body.

“You are getting more and more careless nowadays."

She rolls her eyes and pulls away from me.

We could declare this relationship to HR. But it will be spectacular gossip in the media. Considering this isn’t something official and it can potentially damage her credibility, we have kept this fling a secret.

I walk towards my office while she tells me details about the project she is handling. Then, out of the blue, she says, “I talked to your brother this morning.” That takes my attention.

“Why would he call you?” I ask her while walking into my office. She locks the door behind us.

“He requested some men for a job in Russia. But you denied him,” she says and I sigh.

“My men are soldiers, not assassins. I will talk to him tonight,” I tell her. I wonder if this was the real reason Jonas visited me this morning. Maybe he couldn’t bring himself to talk about this?

“Remove your clothes,” I order her while pushing her towards the gym door.

“Oh! No exercise today?” She gives me a sensual smile while unbuttoning her blouse. I unclasp her bra and her gorgeous breasts bounce out.

I drag her towards the bench, and say, "We are about to have some exercise” She laughs.

“Show me that perfection…“ She says. I laugh under my breath while I remove my shirt.

"You embarrass me sometimes."

“Oh come on! Do you have any idea how girls stare at you… Makes me feel giddy that I can touch you, they can't… Oh Miko...Never stop working out…“

"I try." Although it’s getting harder nowadays.

I pull her closer to admire her curves. She kisses me and fumbles to unbuckle my belt. I squeeze her breasts and she moans in my mouth. It’s really been a while since I had sex. So this change is delightful.

“We could… go to some hotel… you know…” she says, in gasps between the kisses.

“Someday…”

I bend her over the flat bench and nudge my cock at her entrance. She moans.

That’s when I hear the door click, and our heads turn towards the gym door.

“Did you lock the door?”

I glance at my smart watch, and nothing seems wrong. Emma has a card for my office. But I get notified if someone enters.

“Don’t be bothered about that!” I tell her.

That was a mistake.