Kaleb nodded."I totally understand. My parents on the other hand are simply thrilled that I'm back in town. I guess they don't bother me so much because they still have Tilly. She's a lot to handle so I guess they were simply relieved when they had one less child to worry about "Sliding glass doors led to a balcony that showed a stunning view of the city in the distance—bright lights, so full of stories and interest."So beautiful." she said again. He dipped his head in silent concession, moving towards the kitchen and pulling a bottle of champagne from the fridge. She recognised the label for its distinctive golden color. He took her martini glass from her and put both their glasses in the sink, then she watched as he unfurled the foil from the champagne bottle and popped the cork effortlessly, grabbing two flutes and half filling them."Your sister is an amazing friend too," Sasha continued, desperate for something to say in order to fill up the silence, "I don’t think I've ever me
"I really think we should get back to the party now, Kaleb" Kaleb watched her for a second before he stood up. He wanted to kiss her again, but he didn't want to make her feel uncomfortable… OrOr worse, scared. He wasn't a caveman and he'd never take a woman who wasn't willing. So he stood up and faced her. "I'm sorry" he said, "I shouldn't have done that, and you're right. We should go back to the party" Sasha almost winced. Sorry? She didn't want him to be sorry because she'd love that kiss. She just thought that stopping was the right thing to do, but she masked her feelings quickly and stood up straight. "Yeah, we should go," she agreed. They left and walked in silence, but the kiss refused to leave Sasha's lips. Amatory blushes kept flushing on her cheeks at the mere remembrance of Kaleb's mouth taking charge of destroying her any possible resolution to keep herself sexually uninvolved as she'd been for the past few years.Oh no, this wasn't healthy! Sasha shook her head to
"I bet she is," she mocked, "or else why would you meet her if you're still awake by now?" Her voice was rather accusing. "Why did you leave the party in such a hurry earlier?" Ignoring her sarcasm, Kaleb changed the subject. He just had to ask! The audacity he had! Sasha smirked. "Did you want to enjoy seeing the girl you just kissed a few minutes ago making a friendly chat with your girlfriend?" she snapped, her wound reopened. "Oh, so you left because of Claire?" Again, Kaleb's voice was mocking. "No, I left because of me," Sasha recoiled, and it was her stupidity sending him a text. "And what about you and Samson? I see the way he looked at you at the party. He seems to really like you and the both of you seem really familiar with each other. What do I make out of that?" Kaleb sounded different, odd even. It was Sasha's turn to laugh. It was a ridiculous thing to say as far as she was concerned, because she and Samson had never gotten personal in that way. He'd never even tr
Sasha's lips curled into a hard line. "What are you doing here, Kaleb?" she asked with a frown. "Are you stalking me?" Kaleb smirked, "You wish?" he said, "I am not a coward, Sasha, so I don't stalk people. I walk up to them and say hello. Just like I'm doing right now." he paused, "Hello Miss Sullivan. How are you doing today?" Sasha wanted to slap that arrogant smirk right off his face. The audacity of this man. It was strange because it annoyed her and yet amused her at the same time. "So it's a coincidence that you're here in my lecture hall… At the same time that I'm supposed to be having a lecture?" "Maybe it is a coincidence" he replied smugly, "You know… It could just be the universe doing its thing. Who are we to stand in the way?" Sasha scoffed, "The universe?" she repeated, "You don't really believe in things like that, do you?" Kaleb shrugged, "Would it be such a bad thing if I did?" Sasha had had enough. She slammed her book shut with more force than necessary. "St
Sasha had chosen a dress she knew to be a perfectly suitable albeit very unexciting dress. It was a black shift, high-necked and under a matching jacket. Unrevealing. She had also put her hair in a ponytail, as she didn't want to look like she was trying to attract him in any way. This was dinner between friends —or what everyone the hell they were, and nothing more. Sasha opened her door to face Kaleb. He was wearing a white shirt tucked into black trousers, with black shoes to match, and as always he looked spectacular. 'He is not available,' Sasha reminded herself again. "Hi" she said shyly and hated the way her voice sounded. She suddenly felt thirsty. "Hello beautiful" Kaleb replied with that deeply sexy voice.For the second time that day Sasha looked up into those eyes. Those eyes that she hadn’t been able to get out of her head for weeks now, and her mouth turned dry, her hands clammy. Her reaction to Kaleb was alarming. Normally, she had no time for frivolous flirtations,
Sasha managed to flash her eyes open and his smile took her breath away. God, why was he so beautiful? She could feel her body heat rising, her lips getting dry. She quickly averted her gaze, biting her lip."Um . . . why are we here?" she suddenly snapped in surprise, discerning the place they were at.A flashy building, several flags of different states, and a big name of a famous . . .Hotel? Sasha's eyes widened. She quickly faced Kaleb."Stop having those wild fantasies, will you? Let's have dinner; there's a nice restaurant in this hotel," Kaleb said wittingly, laughing at her."I'm not fantasizing about anything." Sasha smiled pathetically and clutched the door handle. "Damn him," she mumbled under her breath while making an exit.The food was splendid, much to Sasha's content. The conversation took a different turn this time, from work to private life. Each of them was curious to know about the other and didn't hesitate to ask when due."So how was class today after I left?" as
Sasha looked surprised to see him behind her. "what… What are you doing?" she asked, genuinely surprised."Walking you to your door and inside your house" Kaleb replied simply. Sasha rolled her eyes and inserted her key into the lock. Her hands were shaking a little and she hoped that he wouldn't notice because it would be so embarrassing for him to know how much he affected her just by being around. To mask her feelings, she said, as she finally unlocked the door and pushed it open. "Oh, did you just suddenly become a gentleman? Why didn't you think of walking me to my door when I got out of your car" Kaleb smirked, and walked in after her without waiting for an invitation, pushing the door shut with his foot. "Because I was trying to stop myself from doing this…." With his finger under her chin, no other parts of their bodies touching, he bent his head to hers. Past, present and future collided in the moment that her eyelids fluttered closed, and she felt his mouth touch hers. It
Sasha looked surprised to see him behind her. "what… What are you doing?" she asked, genuinely surprised."Walking you to your door and inside your house" Kaleb replied simply. Sasha rolled her eyes and inserted her key into the lock. Her hands were shaking a little and she hoped that he wouldn't notice because it would be so embarrassing for him to know how much he affected her just by being around. To mask her feelings, she said, as she finally unlocked the door and pushed it open. "Oh, did you just suddenly become a gentleman? Why didn't you think of walking me to my door when I got out of your car" Kaleb smirked, and walked in after her without waiting for an invitation, pushing the door shut with his foot. "Because I was trying to stop myself from doing this…." With his finger under her chin, no other parts of their bodies touching, he bent his head to hers. Past, present and future collided in the moment that her eyelids fluttered closed, and she felt his mouth touch hers. It