Legally Tied 2 You

Chapter 1

Alexa's pov

Jacob looked at his hand as if I had burnt him then went right back to work. I guess he didn't feel it too. I had to get out of this room, and away from him. I felt like crying.

"Jacob I am going to go out and grab us something for lunch."

He didn't even look up at me. He just told me to go ahead and take an hour for my lunch. After accidently touching me he feels so disgusted he doesn't want me around. I might as well start looking for another job. Maybe I should just leave and not come back.

This job was everything to me. It's not like I made a pass at him. So, our hands accidently touched. I mean that's not a big deal is it? Now I was stressing. I needed this job. It was the only place that took me seriously.

I loved everyone I worked for. I didn't go get lunch I just went home. I couldn't face Jacob again today. I know I'm not beautiful, but am I that ugly? I mean all he did was touch my hand then got all weird.

Was it just because he's my boss? I have never felt like this before. Normally someone not wanting me doesn't bother me. Hell, I'm used to it. So why now does it hurt so badly?

I called Jacob to tell him I wasn't feeling well, and that I wouldn't be coming back in. If he fired me then so be it. I work hard for his family's company. I'm sure I could find another law firm to work for. I went from being hurt to angry.

He told me to enjoy my weekend. Guess that was that. I walked into my apartment and threw myself down on my sofa. What the hell have I done? I needed this job. I lived paycheck to paycheck.

I wasn't going to let some guys run me out. This was my dream. Jacob may be hot, but he was a jerk if he was going to fire me over a little hand touch. I would take today to have a little pity party then it was back to work.

Chapter 2

Jacob's pov

Alexa didn't come back after lunch. She called the office saying she wasn't feeling well. I wondered what was wrong. She seemed fine before she left. Was it me? Was I the reason she wasn't coming back to work? Did I make her feel uncomfortable?

Man, she was by far the best employee I had. I couldn't lose her over this. I decided to go to her house to talk to her. I needed to fix this. She needed to know that yes, I wanted her, but I would keep everything professional.

If she wanted to stop working with me so much, then I would understand. I grabbed all the files I needed and stuffed them in my briefcase before heading out. If my father found out about this, he would be disappointed in me. I wasn't being very professional.

There was just something about Alexa that drove me wild. When I got to Alexa's apartment, I started to have doubts. Maybe I shouldn't be here. I mean she never gave me her address I took it from her file.

I just needed her to come back to work. I didn't want her to leave. I know I was being selfish. I just wanted her around. I mean yes, she was an amazing employee. She will one day be an amazing lawyer, and I hope I am around to see that.

She brightens my day. She just makes me a better man. Maybe if I told her that instead of ignoring her, I wouldn't be in this mess. I went and knocked on her door. What's the worst that can happen?

When she opened the door, I wanted to kick myself. She was so beautiful that she took my breath away. Her eyes were all red, and it looked like she had been crying. She wasn't sick at all.

She was avoiding me. Did she think she was going to lose her job? I made her cry and that made me feel like the worst human being. I was glad I came here because I needed to put a smile on that beautiful face.

Chapter 3

Alexa's pov

"Jacob what are you doing here?"

"You said you were sick, and something seemed off when you left so I came here to check on you. Plus, I wanted to talk before letting you know you have the job."

"Come in do you want anything to drink?"

Before I even got the chance to fully turn around, he had me in his arms and kissed me. The sparks I felt was unlike anything I could ever describe. I knew this was wrong, but I allowed myself to indulge for a little longer. I came to my senses and finally pushed him away.

"I'm sorry I don't know why I did that." Jacob said.

"If I'm going to work for you that can never happen again. I take my job very seriously, and I'm not going to have it affected by whatever this is."

"So, you admit there is something here?"

Did he seriously want me to answer that? I looked into his eyes and melted. This beautiful man wanted me. It was written all over his face.

"Yes, there's something between us. I just don't think we should act on it."

"I know we shouldn't but it that a good enough reason to stay apart?"

I thought about what he was saying, and it only left me more confused.

"Because you're my boss."

"Is that the only reason?"

"I guess."

Why was he pushing me on this?

"Well if that's the only thing stopping us then your fired."

He couldn't be serious, could he? I needed this job.

"Are you serious?"

"No of course not but why can't we see where this goes and work together?"

"What if this thing doesn't work out then what?"

"Life doesn't come with guaranties beautiful, but if you're worried about your career don't. You will always have a job at the company. My father told me how hard you work."

It was nice that his father seen everything I did. I was just so unsure. I wasn't the type of person that slept with their boss. What if someone found out that could ruin me.

"Jacob, I just don't know I'm not the type of girl that just jumps into a man's bed. What will people think?"

"Are you always this worried about what others think of you?"

He pulled me closer to him and kissed me once more. Suddenly I didn't care what anyone else thought I wanted Jacob. Maybe this really could work.