For a few seconds, neither of them could move. They stayed locked together on the desk, waiting for their breath to return. The only sound in the office was the ticking clock and their heavy breathing.
Then, Jasmine started to giggle.
"I think we went too far," she whispered against his skin.
Richard let out a tired laugh.
"You think?"
She tried to stand up, smoothing her hair. But Richard wasn't ready to let her go. He reached out, grabbed her waist, and pulled her back down toward him.
He kissed her deeply again. This kiss was different, it was hungry and desperate. He wrapped his arms around her, holding her against his chest as if he could keep her there forever.
She laughed softly into the kiss, then leaned her forehead against his, closing her eyes, savoring the moment.
"I think my break is over now," she whispered.
Richard reached up and tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear.
"I want to be with you, my love. How much longer do we have to hide?"
