Chapter 52 - 52 (2/2)

”Yes, everything is okay here. Orders are coming in and out just fine, in fact with your suggestions they've been better than ever,” Jordan said into the phone.

He began typing something on his computer, then he nodded and continued.

”Yeah, I called Michigan they understand the situation and are willing to wait until you return before discussions of expanding are put to the table.”

He speared me with a glance making me realize he was probably on the phone with Reed.

”Yes, she's fine and apparently she's reverted back to her old wardrobe. Let me tell you I was hoping to continue seeing her in those mini-skirts and heels.”

I gasped and felt heat rise to my cheeks.

”Yeah, she's sitting in front of me right now,” he said, then promptly handed me the phone.

”Hello?”

I fervently hoped my voice didn't quiver as much as my hand did as I held the phone.

”Mia. Why are you not answering my phone calls?”

”My phone drowned. It was my third one this year so I have to wait for a few months until I can get a new one. They won't even give me a loaner phone because I broke a few of those last year. I'm sorry, Mr. Callaghan,” I ended lamely.

”I see,” he said.

”Tell him I'm on it,” Jordan said

Then picked up his other phone and went into the other room before I could ask him what he meant so I gave him a confused look and repeated what he said.

”Good, now what have I told you about calling me Mr. Callaghan?” he said sternly into the phone.

I felt myself react unwarranted to the steel in his tone. Just hearing it made me want to kneel immediately. I wanted this kind of domination from a man; on the other hand, the thought that he wasn't going to be the one to give it to me tore my heart to shreds and took my breath away. I hated the fact that he could leave me feeling so broken after he had made me feel so whole in such a short amount of time.. I felt a lump of emotion lodged itself in my throat and try to choke me even as I spoke the words I had been holding on to until he got back.