Her mind raced as she waited for him to come back into the room.
It was the first time that they had ever spent any time together alone, although they had known each other for months. Her daughters, who were both in their teens hardly left her any time to spend by herself. Tonight was different.
Rebecca, her 14 year old, had a sleepover at a friend’s house while Jenna, now 18, had a party that would see her coming home soon. The thought that Jenna could walk in at any moment both frightened and excited her.
He was a charmer and an enigma, she didn’t know what to expect tonight. She had taken a risk inviting him over. Celeste was recently divorced and had just celebrated her 44th birthday. Michael was just 31, but had confidence and a thirst for life.
He had always wanted her since the day that he first saw her in the executive meeting room at their office. Michael was a young and up and coming star in IT. Celeste was an experienced corporate lawyer who dominated the room – any room that she was in.