When Alex came back from France, he invited me over for dinner. At first I thought to decline his invitation. But he was so polite on the phone that make me rethink my initial decision. I tried to think that that was the only reason; the fact that was unbelievably handsome had to stay out of my mind. I was very nervous about the date. I wasn’t even sure if it was a date. But going from a non date period into dating a wealthy, handsome man it was quite the change.467Please respect copyright.PENANAh7r3FcTEhv
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The security guard at the gate let me in without making me stop; I guess he had orders to let in an old-ready-to-die WV beetle.467Please respect copyright.PENANAvqp4oPe8zc
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I parked near the front door. As soon as I got out of the car; the doors flew open. An old man, dressed in tux, greeted me, and guided me to Alex’s office. He kind of reminded me of Batman’s butler.467Please respect copyright.PENANAYFVVDWkzyH
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He knocked on the large door and we both went in when we heard Alex call a “Come in.”467Please respect copyright.PENANAfjqVtIzLWj
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“Good afternoon”, he was smiling, walking half away the room towards me “Thank you, Morris,” he said to the old man.467Please respect copyright.PENANAeILbo54LFs
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“Good afternoon,” I grinned, my thoughts still on batman. I walked up to him and gave him a kiss on the cheek.467Please respect copyright.PENANAvP8eTAa6oV
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“You have a weird smile on your face,” he smiled; arching his eyebrow, also smiling.467Please respect copyright.PENANA96LdtKquoB
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“This,” I waved towards the doors that Morris just closed “Reminded me of Batman.”467Please respect copyright.PENANAJ5bFd7Xv0d
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“Damn,” he frowned “I came with the Porsche the other day to keep my cover,” he winced and he both laugh.467Please respect copyright.PENANA9aUkIiyxm2
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“So, how was France Mr. Wane?” I smirked.467Please respect copyright.PENANAU9kyYZWtPy
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“Okay,” he chuckled “It was a business trip, so..” he said and turned towards me “Let’s go to the dining room,” and I followed him out the door.467Please respect copyright.PENANAXLYUQhmCtE
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“How was your party?” he asked as we walked down the stairs.467Please respect copyright.PENANAbFyS0iCuvV
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“Very good; the usual, we danced, we drank and got drunk,” I laughed as we entered a big room.467Please respect copyright.PENANAT6KQGJxmh9
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It matched the mansion of course; everything was old and valuable. In the middle of the room was an unbelievable long table, but we sat near each other; He on the head of the table and me on his left. Soft jazz music was feeling the room.467Please respect copyright.PENANAZeKdV15IlR
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“Are you happy with the results?” he asked out of the blue while we were eating the very well cooked and tasteful lunch. I looked at him, his brown eyes looking straight into mine.467Please respect copyright.PENANARFdNYcwjeO
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“It’s the best architecture university. I wanted to get away but the school is very good,” I confessed.467Please respect copyright.PENANA7kSKIjCkPJ
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“Are you happy?” he repeated. I guess I haven’t answered his actual question.467Please respect copyright.PENANAmP2KoTeQB9
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“Sort of. I’ll meet new people on campus so, that’s a nice change.”467Please respect copyright.PENANA8UX5IiPzQl
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“If you decide for something different, I can talk to College Deans to get you in without application,” he said simply. I was astonished he would do that for me.467Please respect copyright.PENANALZKn5MD5uE
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“I’ll keep that in mind Bruce,” I grinned as two waiters served us the desert. He chuckled again; a beautiful smile forming on his lips.467Please respect copyright.PENANATHy7ZJr7Df
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Silence fell between us as the song changed; Ella Fitzgerald’s voice echoed through the room.467Please respect copyright.PENANAQ2QQr7GROY
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“I love this song,” I whispered; closing my eyes for a moment.467Please respect copyright.PENANAUymqX4oxJP
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“Dance with me,” he said a bit louder than me. I turned my eyes towards me to see if he was serious. He smiled and got up; stretching his right hand towards me.467Please respect copyright.PENANAUj39Vxk25X
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I smiled back and took his hand. He put one hand on my waist while with the other put mine around his neck and then rest his own my waist too.467Please respect copyright.PENANAEyepRAYAMu
I felt so blissful. I also felt shy so I looked over his shoulder as I felt his eyes on my face.467Please respect copyright.PENANAlfyiUf5dy7
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He turned my face towards his with his index finger. My lips parted as I wanted him to lean down and kiss me. My eyes never left his as he slowly leaned closer to my face. Only inches were between us. I knew that if I let him kiss me, there will be no turning back. My feelings will overpower my mind. But, by being here, I was already doing that; because my mind was telling me to stay away from him.467Please respect copyright.PENANAxx79ehqEiY
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“We’ve talked about this,” I whispered taking half a step back.467Please respect copyright.PENANA8aOWTo2iF9
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“No we haven’t,” he said and it was true as I had only said an excuse and nothing more. “You just said you can’t. Is there someone else?”467Please respect copyright.PENANAVmdEUBJxv0
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“I wouldn’t be here if there was,” and I walked away from him “I have to go,” I said walking to the table to find my bag “Thank you very much, I had a great time,” I said and walked out the door before he would say something. Ella was still singing in the background.467Please respect copyright.PENANAwt4DPkLENL
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I went straight home listening to loud and fast music on my way. I wanted to crawl in my bed and go to sleep. Tomorrow, I would think this over, with a head clean of all the feelings that he rushed into me.467Please respect copyright.PENANAsF14ykUZmD
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I had to stop thinking. Actually, I have to stop thinking about him. I couldn’t though.467Please respect copyright.PENANAJD71vXuflJ
I was lying in my bed, staring at the beige ceiling for an hour now. I was wondering what it would be like to be with him. The taste of his lips and the feel of his touch.467Please respect copyright.PENANAPvPey7oXjf
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He wasn’t right for me. I want to love and be loved. He didn’t believe in love. I ignored all his calls and messaged; I needed time to think. He wasn’t right for me; I would get hurt. But when love knocks on your door, either you’re gonna let him in or pretend you’re deaf.467Please respect copyright.PENANABXmsl1ATdj
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Until he breaks down the door.467Please respect copyright.PENANAE2eJRbuT2Y
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For now, I am the one who’s going to have a break down however. I took my car keys and went to my car. I drove to a clearing just outside town, where I like sitting with the twins every now and then. I liked the fresh air there.467Please respect copyright.PENANAFqTGQyLAxu
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I killed the engine and stayed in the car, enjoying the silence, until it was interrupted by the sound of an approaching car. A fast car, who whoever was behind the wheel, surely didn’t know how to read the speed limits. I looked on my rearview mirror only to see an expensive black car coming towards me. I frowned and turn my eyes forward. I had a feeling who that was. There weren’t a lot of people in this town driving the new-yet-to-be-on-sale Mercedes; especially that careless.467Please respect copyright.PENANAPotJj451Zj
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Why is he torturing me? I groaned frowning and got out of the car. He parked next to my beetle and got out. He was amazingly handsome today; part of the torture I guess. He was wearing black pants and a black t-shirt. That was a first.467Please respect copyright.PENANA43u93jSzMW
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“Took the batmobile out for a ride?” I asked, leaning back against my car; the sarcasm clear on my voice.467Please respect copyright.PENANA3sm2sEbvEb
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“You’re avoiding me,” he accused me. He had an arrogant look in his eyes “Why?” he demanded putting his hands in his pockets.467Please respect copyright.PENANAIS53TloYXQ
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“No I’m not,” I lied “I'm just busy,” I tried to sound indifferent. He let out a laugh.467Please respect copyright.PENANA8Fmbrqw0NV
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“I was raised in lies and excuses love and you, believe me, you’re not capable of lying to me,” he smiled at me. I looked at him for a moment; I couldn’t identify the look in his eyes. It’s the first time I’ve seen him like this; he was intimidating.467Please respect copyright.PENANAyg0RVjpz12
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After the second attempt to kiss me, I was avoiding his calls and messages, knowing that he would want an explanation that I wasn’t ready to give. But by the look of him right now, he wasn’t the kind of man that would tolerate avoidance.467Please respect copyright.PENANAFgE7LDeadU
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“I'm not avoiding you,” I sighed defeated.467Please respect copyright.PENANABxZZZyGGgc
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“What is it then?”467Please respect copyright.PENANATHkRXI1aN6
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“I'm avoiding what I feel about you, I guess,” I whispered not looking at him. Admitting that I had some kind of feelings towards him was already too much.467Please respect copyright.PENANA801tqhw12E
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He came closer, putting a finger on my chin to turn my face.467Please respect copyright.PENANAurKHBB60T4
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“Erica, I thought it was clear from the beginning,” he said and when I didn’t say anything he decided to be more clear “I like you.”467Please respect copyright.PENANAHacDQILUNO
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“I know, but we’re so different Alex,” I could feel my cheeks going red.467Please respect copyright.PENANAn8PS6viy8v
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“Only time will judge that,” he said, moving even closer now. I could smell his cologne; my head was thinking clearly.467Please respect copyright.PENANArGmDumrYeb
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“You don’t give time to your relationships,” I whispered while he waited “I need time to give someone what I have to give,” I explained.467Please respect copyright.PENANARHnpzdTGzO
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“Things will flow their way,” he replied quietly. I bit my lip fidgeting.467Please respect copyright.PENANAYjCiD7uJlE
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He put his hand against my cheek and as soon as our eyes met his lips crushed mine. My lips parted as I was trying to catch my breath and I felt his tongue brushing my bottom lip. I let out a sigh and open my lips to let his tongue meet mine. I could see why all those women were crazy about him. He put one hand on my waist pushing me closer to his body; my hands against the sides of his neck.467Please respect copyright.PENANAomE82hRN01
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After a long and amazing moment, we broke the kiss. Now what? I liked the fact that he didn’t promised anything; he didn’t promised that we will have time nor that this would work.467Please respect copyright.PENANA9ECr0k3WEC
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“I have a favor to ask,” I said and he waited “Don’t tell anybody about what happened,”467Please respect copyright.PENANANHlPMYOiPS
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“I'm not going to ask why, but I’ll respect your wish. Not that anyone have a say to what I do.”467Please respect copyright.PENANAGhyCudRcKo
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“Yeah, that makes one of us,” I sighed. I was thinking about my friends. Actually I don’t think they were going to be difficult about this. The only person’s opinion I was afraid was Damien's. He was clear that he thought Alex wasn’t for me; he was the one putting all those thoughts inside my head to begin with.467Please respect copyright.PENANAXA8Qqks2Wj
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It’s been a week since Alex and I kissed. It’s been a week since we were together and still haven’t told Max or Cleo. I'm scared that when this ends, I’ll just be another one of his conquests; another woman on his list. I another girl on his list.467Please respect copyright.PENANAHpiWl214jW
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I know that he had relationships with gorgeous, rich and famous women and I can’t really see what he sees in me. I tried to focus on the positive parts of this; having a man like that being interested in you, builds up your confidence.467Please respect copyright.PENANAo9UfIA2RkS
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He's away on a business trip for the past three days and I have to admit I felt a bit anxious during that time. The fact that he called me whenever he could, helped decrease that feeling. In the mid time, Jamie had come back home and helped things; I wasn't feeling so alone when he was around the house. However, I couldn't share this with him. I had to talk to Cleo. I’ve had enough of this secrecy; so I dialed her number.467Please respect copyright.PENANAO0ETyfjWYM
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“Can you come over?”467Please respect copyright.PENANA9KHL0QrEGu
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“Sure. Is something wrong?” she asked and I could hear the frustration in her voice.467Please respect copyright.PENANADMBFlFtWxN
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“Er, wrong, right…I have no idea!” I winced.467Please respect copyright.PENANAfG9MxuH495
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“I have no idea what are you talking about but I’ll be there in ten minutes,” she said and hang up.467Please respect copyright.PENANAHJEbxut9u5
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She was over at my place in fifteen minutes. We got ice tea and sat in my room, on the comfy couch facing my bed. I put my glass on the table between the couch and my bed before sitting down. How do I get this out? I took the glass in my hands again.467Please respect copyright.PENANAtIsdrSx6cl
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“You’re freaking me out,” she said staring at me fidgeting.467Please respect copyright.PENANAuYBWlEGMyk
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“I'm with Alex, since last week,” I said quickly.467Please respect copyright.PENANAejoAiL2GGV
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“Huh?” her jaw dropped “As in Alexander White?” her eyes widened when I nodded “You slut!” she smiled.467Please respect copyright.PENANAjzw6kkoc1Y
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“Shut up!” I blushed.467Please respect copyright.PENANAd5l9ju1VTy
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“Why the hell did you hide this from me?” she yelled for a moment “Dude, have you got any idea how many women want in his bed? Not school girls. Famous women! And you kept this for yourself?”467Please respect copyright.PENANAb7AFmeSdqR
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“That’s exactly why I haven’t told anyone.”467Please respect copyright.PENANALWfLpMHcgY
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“I'm not anyone,” she sounded hurt now. Damn.467Please respect copyright.PENANAfFnRCOGzoz
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“Of course you’re not!” I said quickly hugging her “But I don’t want to be another one of his women,” I mumbled. She didn’t say anything for that. One thing I loved about Cleo is that she knew when to keep quiet. This was a matter she couldn’t promise that it will be ok.467Please respect copyright.PENANAsHWnv9iUQk
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“Have you had sex?” she asked grinning after a while.467Please respect copyright.PENANA9AdN79XPmH
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“Not yet. Want to go shopping?” I grinned back.467Please respect copyright.PENANAo0RVycQ56V
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“Come on,” she said and dragged me off the couch.467Please respect copyright.PENANAk4f58pRyIj
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An hour later, I had already bought two tops, that I would like to wear with my waistcoat and now she was dragging me to a lingerie store.467Please respect copyright.PENANAdjnRNIfgi5
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“These two?” she held out an all lace bra and a bazilian underwear.467Please respect copyright.PENANAEFEAQHrgZL
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“Hate it,” and she let out a groan.467Please respect copyright.PENANADheIu3fmot
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“These?” she was now holding a satin purple bra and a matching a bazilian underwear.467Please respect copyright.PENANA1gXJ38qWLE
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“Those are nice,” I said.467Please respect copyright.PENANAKBqO2H4WQj
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“Will take those in purple,” she said to the girl that was tailing us for half an hour.467Please respect copyright.PENANAOUyl0Gid53
The shop girl helped me find a set I liked and walked to the cashier holding two more sets; a red and a black one.467Please respect copyright.PENANAIPtpjdCw32
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“Famous my ass,” she smirked “We’ll show him”. I couldn’t help but laugh.467Please respect copyright.PENANA8SnMBrsvu3