“Yup! But listen, I know you are in the middle of something, so I’ll leave. I just wanted to clear the air.”

  Suddenly, Eve felt a wave of desire come over her. She knew she only had a few minutes before she needed to return to the patient, but the relief she felt after hearing Clair’s apology awakened an intense arousal within her. She wanted to be naughty, and she wanted Clair right then and there.

  She held Clair’s gaze, assessing the passion between them. “Come here, Clair. I want to touch you, just for a quick second. Can I do that?” Eve asked breathlessly.

  Clair nodded. “Uh-huh, oh yeah. You definitely can.” Clair moved quickly towards Eve. “But just a few minutes, okay?”

  Eve replied, “Yes, just a few minutes.” The two stopped talking so that they could embrace one another, losing themselves in a fervent kiss. Eve was feeling brazen, and her pussy ached to be touched. She scissored her leg around Clair’s thigh, feeling the sensation of Clair’s ridged cord pants through the thin cotton scrubs.

  Clair gripped her equally as tight, and the two women continued to make out in a fury of passion. As soon as Clair’s muscular thigh pressed against Eve’s crotch, the pair began to grind against one another. Eve was lost in the pleasurable sensation. Fuck, she feels so good. I don’t want to stop. It’s been forever since I have felt another woman close to me. Eve resisted the urge to rip o her clothes, trying to be mindful of the time.

  Knowing that they did not have much time, they grabbed one another and furiously moved their bodies in tandem. Eve

  pushed Clair against the small lab wall and continued to grind against her while Clair held on to Eve’s shoulders, breathing heavily into her ear.

  Clair moaned loudly. Eve pushed her hand into Clair's pants and felt her heat and her wetness. Clair thrust against Eve’s hand hard. Eve loved feeling her like this. She suddenly couldn’t imagine Clair married to a man. Clair thrust against her again and Eve felt her orgasm hot and hard against her hand. Eve was surprised, but at the same time, not surprised.

  She smiled to herself as she withdrew her hand.

  The women straightened themselves out, and Eve was aware of the juices that had formed in her panties. Sharing one last kiss, they parted ways as Clair rushed back out to her desk. Once again alone, Eve gathered the materials for her blood test. Adrenaline was coursing through her veins, and she needed a minute to catch her breath.

  8

  Clair smoothed the creases of her blouse and pulled her hair back, securing the long ponytail with an elastic from her wrist. Her heart was pounding with excitement and arousal. In her seven years as a professional medical receptionist, Clair had never done something so scandalous in her life. She had never even had public or secret sex with past lovers on her personal time, let alone while on the job. And with a co-worker, no less!

  Clair felt a surge of newfound energy, as though something had freed itself inside of her. She was so turned on at the thought of getting caught and how wicked she and Eve had been in the lab room. Not to mention, she was now incredibly horny.

  Clair could still feel the delicious friction between her legs from rubbing herself against Eve’s hand. Suddenly, her libido was on fire, and she couldn’t wait to finish what she and Eve had started behind closed doors. She wanted to feel Eve inside her so badly.

  Clair was also glad that she had settled the misunderstanding with Eve from earlier that morning. It was never her intention to be cold or unappreciative of Eve’s sweet o er of co ee. In fact, she was thrilled to see Eve exit

  the elevator as she headed over to the reception desk. Clair was afraid to jinx the growing magic that she felt with Eve, and she was equally terrified of this budding romance a ecting her job at Forest Vale Hospital. Clair had never been entirely “out” on the job.

  Even though Clair had learned to accept and embrace her sexual orientation, there was still a part of her that was holding back out of fear. The fear of rejection and potential judgment was still nestled in the pit of her stomach like a sleeping animal. It was quiet now, but Clair felt the anxiety starting to stir inside of her. Subconsciously, she acted out and had hurt Eve’s feelings in the process. Clair made a mental note to be more self-aware regarding her behavior.

  One thing was for sure; Clair fiercely craved Eve’s touch, and she did not want to do anything to jeopardize this new flame.

  Maintaining a calm exterior, Clair turned down the hallway to return to her desk when she noticed Priya standing by her chair with her arms crossed. Clair quickened her pace. Uh-oh, I wonder what’s going on? Priya never just stands there, like a security guard.

  As Clair got close, she gave Priya a small wave. She called out, “Hi Priya. Sorry to keep you waiting. What can I do for you?”

  “Clair, where were you? I had been calling the desk for close to ten minutes.” Priya looked irritated.

  “I am so sorry, Priya!” Clair thought fast. She lowered her voice and leaned closer towards Priya. “Um, I had to run to the ladies’ room. It was, you know, kind of an emergency,”

  Clair revealed in a hushed tone.

  Priya let out a deep sigh, clicking her tongue against the roof of her mouth. “Okay, well, I hope you are feeling better.

  But Clair, you know that you need to find someone to relieve

  you if you run o like that. And I wanted to speak to you about your upcoming annual evaluation.”

  Clair nodded emphatically. “Yes, of course. I understand, and again, I apologize.” Clair wanted to switch gears.

  Slipping herself past Priya, she slid into her chair and returned to her role as a receptionist.

  Priya backed away from Clair and moved towards the front of the desk. “Okay, good. So, about your evaluation. I have booked you in for 7:00 pm this Thursday. Sound good?”

  Priya asked although Clair knew that it wasn’t really a question.

  Clair’s heart sank. I have a hair appointment at 8:00 pm on Thursday! Fuck, I don’t want to be late; that was Kevin’s last appointment. Clair’s guts twisted with frustration, but she knew there was nothing she could do. The annual evaluations were essential to her position, and it could also determine whether or not Clair received a raise.

  She knew there was no arguing with Priya; she only hoped she would make it to the appointment in time. Okay, Clair, calm down. You will have about thirty minutes, maybe forty-five minutes, tops. That should give you enough time to drive to the salon. It will be fine.

  Clair gave Priya a tight-lipped smile. “Sure, that sounds great, Priya. I look forward to meeting with you then.”

  Priya smiled and replied curtly, “Excellent. I’ll let you be; have a nice day.”

  Once Priya was out of sight, Clair let out a deep breath and rubbed her temples. The phone began to ring, and a line of patients started to stream in. Clair knew that she needed to focus her attention and be present at her desk. Still, her heart longed to see Eve again today, and she was also disappointed by Priya’s news. Suddenly, the joy she had felt earlier had morphed itself into something bitter.

  She went about the rest of her morning, answering phones, obtaining patient information, and processing bills.

  But in the back of her mind, Clair kept a side-eye out for Eve.

  A FEW HOURS HAD PASSED, and Clair had not seen Eve. Huh!

  That’s strange. Usually, she comes by the desk around noon.

  Maybe she is still hurt by the way I acted this morning? No, that can’t be. We resolved that in the lab room. Perhaps she was whisked away by an urgent… Clair was pulled from her thoughts by an irate patient.

  “Excuse me! Hello? I said I am here for my appointment.”

  A woman loomed over her desk, with three small children in tow. Clair blinked for a moment, coming back to life.

  “Yes, no problem. What was your name?” Clair quickly searched the appointment calendar on her laptop.

  Annoyed, the woman replied, “I told you already. It’s Michelle. Michelle Murphy? I’m here for my IUD

  appointment? God, I told you twice already.” In the background, the youngest child became fussy. The frazzled mother spoke to the other, older kid. “Jason, can you please keep an eye on your sister. Mommy needs to see the doctor, so you need to be a good big brother, okay? Go sit down!”

  Michelle turned to Clair, apologizing. “Look, I’m sorry.

  It’s been a crazy morning with the kids, and with Christmas coming up my day is completely slammed. I don’t have a lot of time to wait. Will the nurse be out soon?”

  Clair smiled sympathetically. “No problem, Ms. Murphy.

  Yes, Nurse Foster will be right out. Please have a seat.” She paused and considered her upcoming evaluation. Sweetly, she added, “I am so sorry to hear that you are having a tough day. I know the holidays are a hectic time for all.”

  Michelle smiled thankfully. Wearily, she replied, “Thanks so much for being so understanding. I’m really sorry; I didn’t mean to snap. We will be right over here.” Michelle took her children and brought them over to the waiting area.

  As if sensing Michelle’s arrival, Eve suddenly appeared from down the hall. Clair’s heart soared at the sight of Eve, and it was as if the dark clouds inside of her brain had subsided, allowing the sun to shine through.

  “Hello, Ms. Murphy, happy holidays!” Eve said brightly, welcoming her patient. “Oh, your kids are getting so big! Are you all set?”

  Michelle stood, suddenly full of positive energy. “Yup, I am ready!” Eve replied, “Fantastic, right this way.” Eve allowed Michelle to walk in front of her, while Eve turned back to smile and wink at Clair as Eve continued to accompany her patient into the examining room.

  Upon Eve’s acknowledgment, Clair wanted to burst into song. Inwardly, she squealed. Yay! There she is. I hope we can plan something for later this evening. Now that I have had a small taste of her, I definitely need more!

  Clair went back to the keyboard, grinning from ear to ear.

  She spent the next ten minutes humming cheerfully to herself while answering phones with a renewed sense of spirit. Finally, she noticed Eve returning from the examining room with her patient.

  Michelle shook Eve’s hand and said warmly, “Thanks so much, Nurse. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.”

  Michelle’s children ran beside their mother. Eve replied,

  “You as well. Stay healthy over the holidays.”

  Patient and nurse parted ways, and Eve made her way over to Clair’s desk. She handed Clair a folder marked Murphy, Michelle. Slipping the folder across the desk to Clair, Eve said with a grin, “Could you please file this for me?”

  Clair reached for the thick Manila folder, brushing her finger discreetly but suggestively against Eve’s. The women locked eyes as they shared a moment of secret lust. Clair bit her lip, trying not to smile too hard. As evenly as she could, Clair answered, “Sure, no problem.”

  Eve paused for a moment in front of Clair. Very quietly, she said. “What time are you o work tonight?”

  Clair answered in a near-whisper, “Nine o’clock. You?”

  Eve nodded as her eyes wavered. “Ten. Could I come over after work?”

  Clair bobbed her head, careful not to look too excited.

  “Yes. Do you remember my address?”

  Eve replied, “Yup, I do. I made a mental note when I dropped you o .” She gave Clair another quick wink, which sent a swarm of butterflies straight to Clair’s tummy.

  “Okay. I will see you then.” The colleagues parted ways after confirming their rendezvous. Now that there was a solid plan in place, Clair felt her entire body relax. Well, almost every part of her relaxed aside from her pussy, which seemed to moisten at the thought of seeing Nurse Foster later at her home.

  Slipping back in her chair, Clair gave a small stretch and sighed happily. She let her shoulders fall and positioned her fingers on her keyboard to finish up some of her administrative duties. Absentmindedly, she turned to look at the clock on the wall. It was just past noon—only ten more hours. The time will fly by, and soon, I will be nestled in Eve’s warm embrace, feeling her body against mine. I feel like I am dreaming!

  Suddenly, Clair remembered something important. With a start, she exclaimed. “Oh, no! I almost forgot!” A few seated patients looked at her, and Clair smiled sheepishly. Shaking o the mild embarrassment, she reached into her purse and grabbed a small bottle of prescription pills.

  Oh wow, I forgot to take this. No wonder I was feeling o today. I guess in all of this excitement, I became distracted. But man, I really hate being medicated like this.

  Clair examined the pill container and thought about her options. She had been enjoying the surge in her libido, which was fueled by her attraction to Eve, and knowing that she would see Eve later this evening, Clair decided to hold o on her medication. Just for tonight.

  Clair settled back into her routine, mindful of the medication in her purse. She knew that it was essential to stay on top of her mental health, especially as she pursued a relationship with Eve. But she hated the e ects of the prescription. Clair wished there was an easier way to handle her condition.

  9

  The last hour of Eve’s shift was approaching. She collected her notes from her previous patient and neatly arranged them for Dr. Bhatt, the patient’s primary care physician. Eve was exhausted after fourteen hours of hospital rounds but knowing that she would see Clair again gave her a boost of energy. Besides, she really wanted to have sex.

  It had been over six months since she got to savor Sapphic delights, and the incredible tease from this morning had left Eve feeling ravenous. The chemistry between her and Clair was undeniable, and Eve was looking forward to exploring her body properly.

  As soon as the clock hit 10:00 pm, Eve retired to the locker room to get changed. While she was finishing her rounds, she had noticed Clair packing up for the night, so Eve knew that Clair was probably home already. Mmmm, I am coming for you, Clair! Thoroughly yet quickly, Eve scrubbed her hands and changed from her scrubs to her civilian clothes. She was hoping that Clair would allow her to shower at her place. Or I could suggest that we shower together!

  Clair’s night relief, Diane, was already situated at the front desk, ready for her shift. Eve passed by her on the way

  to the elevators. “Bye, Diane, have a good night!”

  Diane replied, “Have a good night, Nurse Foster. Oh, and drive safe! The snow is coming down pretty heavy tonight.”

  Eve called over her shoulder as she waited for the elevator doors to open. “Okay, good to know. Thanks, Diane. I arrived at 8:00 this morning, and the roads were clear. I’ll be sure to be extra careful.” Eve then thought about Clair, hoping that she got home safe as well.

  Finally, a welcoming ding signaled that it was time to ride to the hospital lobby, and Eve could not get to the ground floor fast enough. Eve grinned to herself, grateful to be the only rider. She was marinating in a slew of fantasies and sexual energy and was not in the mood for conversation with strangers.

  Upon hitting the ground floor, Eve exited through the main doors, towards the parking lot. Diane was right! The sky was a swarm of large, flu y snowflakes, Eve’s favorite kind of snow. Christmas Eve was only a week away, and Eve knew it would definitely be a white one this year.

  Eve punched Clair’s address into her GPS. She figured it would take her a bit longer with the snow, but Eve wanted to be careful on the road.

  Despite the blustery conditions, Eve felt like she was glowing with adoration and attraction towards Clair. And as cold as she felt in the car, she knew that the passion between them was enough to warm Eve inside and out.

  Finally, she arrived at Clair’s address and pulled into the driveway. For a split second, Eve had a minor worry that perhaps Clair had gone to bed already; it was late, and they both had long days at the hospital. But then she noticed that a light in Clair’s front window appeared to be on, and Eve felt relieved.

  Eve knocked at the door, and immediately Clair answered, wearing a silky robe. Her long, dark hair cascaded over her

  shoulders. Clair’s face beamed with joy as she welcomed Eve into her home.

  “Hi, gorgeous! I am so happy that you made it here safely.” Clair engulfed Eve in a hug, and the two of them shared a soft kiss.

  “Sorry, I’m probably cold to the touch. Let me wipe some of this snow o and take o my jacket.” Eve brushed the debris from both of her arms while Clair reached out her hands. “Here, let me hang that up for you.”

  Eve looked around the front foyer. Clair’s place was small but cozy and warm. She noticed the festive Christmas lights twinkling in the living room and a medium-sized Christmas tree that was tucked into the corner.

  Turning to Clair, Eve asked. “Do you mind if I take a shower? Sorry, I just didn’t have time to get properly cleaned up, and I didn’t want to keep you waiting any later.”

  “Yes, of course. I was happy to wait for you. I’m just glad you are here now.” Clair moved closer to Eve as they shared a passionate kiss. “Mmmm, I was waiting for more of that all day!”

  Eve nodded, melting into the sensation of Clair’s embrace. “Me too. All day, I thought about being with you tonight. I couldn’t wait to leave the hospital.” Eve pressed against Clair, running her hands over the silky bathrobe material. Eve was excited to touch Clair’s bare skin and run her hands through her gorgeous mass of hair.

  “Here, let me show you where the bathroom is.” Clair took Eve’s hand and guided her down the hall. “It’s just on the right. Please help yourself to whatever you see; shower gel, shampoo, whatever you need. I’ll grab you a towel.” As Clair turned to leave, Eve grabbed her by the waist and pulled Clair close to her again.

  “Just one more kiss. I swear, I can’t get enough!” Clair squealed with delight and pressed her mouth against Eve’s,

  blessing her lips with a soft and gentle peck.

  Clair left the doorframe, and Eve disrobed. She stepped into the tub and turned on the shower. Immediately, Eve relaxed against the hot water; her muscles melted in response to the soothing temperature. She sighed and ran her hands through her blond bob, splashing water against her face.