Tess opens her eyes the next morning, noticing Stan looking at her with such love, she had to draw him close and kiss him, looking all flustered from last night. "Good morning" she said "Good morning beautiful" he replied as he leaned in for another kiss but this time decided to make love to her all over again and it was more intense than the last time. When she was finally able to get out of bed, she admired his place but didn't have much time because she was almost late for work, even checking her phone she saw three (3) missed calls from her friend Katie "Oh no I have to go I'm going to get late for work" she said while trying to gather her things, "don't go I want to take care of you if you'll allow me" he said trying to give her his best puppy eye look. "Aww that's cute but I need to get ready for work now" she said as she got ready for work. "You're cute when you act serious" Sten teases, "alright I'll drive you to work" Stan said as he stood up from the bed, "oh no, I need to head home first" Tess protested. "But aren't you late for work" Stan asked, "I still got some time and besides Katie would have been worried sick" Tess replied being all cute "Don't worry I can take it from there" she added assuring him. "Alright babe, anything for you" he said as he kissed her on her forehead. They got ready and drove off to her apartment and with a kiss on her cheek he left.
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When She got to her apartment Katie just smiled and took her breath," it's friends that become boyfriend and best friend" Katie said as she tapped her friend on the back. Tess chuckled as she got dressed for work "Aren't you going to fill me in with the gist, I mean what happened I know you're holding out on me" Katie said as she expressed her enthusiasm, "come on now, you know we both need to get to work. I promise to fill you in with every detail when I'm back" Tess said while laughing. "Fine but don't go run off with Mr. Hottie, ok? It's two of us tonight, right? Katie asked "Right" Tess replied and they both left for work.
At work, while she was busy with work, a little voice in her head was telling her she might have given her heart too soon. Before she allowed the voice to settle in, she brushed it aside as she told herself, this is what she need right now and last night was one of the best nights of her life. After work, she didn't see Stan as usual and the little voice spoke again 'Don't you think he's too good for you' but she shut the voice down. By the time she was done with work, she went home. On getting there she sees Stan waiting outside in front of her apartment holding a bouquet of roses she saw him smiling as she heads towards his direction for a hug. "Oh my god what are you doing here" she said after hugging him and kissing him on the cheek. "I just had to see you even though I had a busy day, it doesn't matter when I see you and this is for you" Stan said as he hands over the bouquet to her. "I was busy today and needed to settle something at the office before coming" he said." I'd like for you to move in with me, if it's not too much trouble" he added. "You want me to move in with you?" she said stunned at what he just offered her. "I want you to be with me, around me, you get to do whatever you like" he replied. "I will think about it love, I mean I can't just leave now, I have to settle things with Katie" Tess explains. "Alright babe I hear you, sorry I didn't think of that" he said feeling bad. "Oh no babe it's fine" she said "So we'll chat tonight" she asked blushing "Defiantly" he said after giving her a soft kiss on the lips and left. That evening when Katie got back, they both settled in and Tess told her friend everything …well except the part of them having sex. With all the exciting activity going on Tess dropped the bombshell of her leaving and moving to Stan's place. Katie was surprised by what Tess had said, she was happy for her friend finally having someone but also concerned that what happened with Fred wouldn't repeat itself. Tess appreciated her concern and assure her that what happened with Fred won't happen with Stan. "Ok if you say so, but if you ever need a friend or he tries anything, I'll be here" Katie said assuring her friend. After a few gists, Katie went to her room and Tess chatted Stan and told him she'll be moving to his place tomorrow, this got Stan excited. 'I can't wait to have her all to myself' he thought as he read her text. They chatted all night and later both called it a night and went to sleep. The next morning, she woke up early, got her things, and said her goodbyes to Katie as Stan waited for her at the door. While in the car he told her he had some work to do today at the office so he would drop her home to unpack and get settled, "don't worry you'll meet Richard, he'll make sure you are comfortable" he said with a bright smile on his face. Who is Richard?" Tess asked, "well…he's my butler" Stan replied "I didn't know you had a butler?" Tess asked, "well I do and he'll be preparing for your arrival" Stan said. They got to Stan's mansion and Tess saw a mature-looking man in his fifties all suited up. Getting out of the car, she looked at the mansion in front of her 'Wow I'm almost free royalty' she thought as Richard greeted them and took her luggage from the back of the car. "So, babe I just need to do some work in the office for a few hours, and later I want you to come and join me, don't worry I'll send the driver to bring you over once I'm done" he said as he gave her a quick kiss and zoomed off. Since it was Saturday, she had no problem being she's free on that day. He doesn't want to rush her but he will go early, and she can come later, so they will spend the weekend together even though a little work can be done. She began to reflect on how everything was going right. She is in love with a man who loves her deeply and she loves him back. Her heart was getting lighter with joy as she thought of how happy she has been after Stan came into her life. The best part, is he telling her things and getting her involved with his life. She went into the house with Richard as he got her settled in. Later that day, when it was time, Richard informed her it was time to go and she got dressed and ready to visit him in his office.