Alexis let out an offended exclamation, but that didn't stop her friend, who went on:“You started it,” she ticked off on her fingers. " never in public, my focus is my career, Amanda this, Amanda that, blah, blah, blah ... Well, do me a favor, will you, Alexis? You asked for it! Demanded so much that he must have turned off his little feelings button! If that exists...“I looked to you for support, you know?" I support it, or rather, no, I don't support it! It's me, Norah, remember? The one who loves you unconditionally, and that's why I'm going to point out your flaws! If you want to jump off a cliff, I'll be the one to grab you by the hair and pull you back. And tell you some truths! And that's why you love me too, right?Even shocked by the other's words, Alexis smiled. Yes, Norah was a sincere and fair person, and that was accurately why he loved her."Yes, but don't get cocky!"" I? Convinced? Very!" Tell me, how did I let myself fall into this love trap?"Why is Ethan Marcus
"It's just that she said I'm excused from the meeting."It was Norah's turn to frown. The other knew well that it was her friend who organized everything related to business meetings in the place. From the coffee to welcoming customers, everything was assigned to Alexis.“ Yes, that is very, very strange. What justification did she give you for not participating?"You said it was to spare me..."Norah interrupted her to snort:"... and that you're waiting for such a significant call... Anyway, I don't understand anything! And the little that I am, it's scaring me!At that moment, Amanda left her office, heading towards the elevators to receive Mr. Nakamura and his team. She knew how to be, or pretend sympathy when she wanted to. He had a huge smile on his face and he paid a lot of attention to the short, economical"smiling man who bowed at almost every word.And everyone went to the huge and luxurious meeting room. And if before the curtains of the place, which was surrounded by glass
So saying, he grabbed his purse and coat and headed for the door with purposeful steps.Acting quickly, Ethan jumped off the couch separating him from her and caught up with her halfway across. It drew a gasp from her as he wrapped his arms around her waist and lifted her off her feet.“Ethan! What do you think you are doing?"By preventing you from doing something you'll regret!"" What? – she struggled."My love, listen to me!"She stopped immediately. Did he call her“ my love ”? Well, of course, it was just an expression, like sweet, darling and the like. But the tone, paused, along with that word had a huge effect on her.“If you go to her now with a hot head, you'll end up saying things you'll regret. Wait until tomorrow, calm down. And believe me, she must be so terrified of what you're going to do, she's barely going to sleep tonight..." I doubt it!' She knows she's made a big blunder, Alexis. I wouldn't be human if I didn't fear the consequences. Ethan let her feet touch the
" Oh, Alexis! At last! I know I promised not to call your work, but I've sent hundreds of messages with no response. I was worried!" Not alright!" What happened? Did you talk to Shepherd?" Yes... " He realized that he had no voice to speak.Now that it was all over, she was shaky, nervous. So many sensations at once! And it was then that reality hit her: she was about to make her dream come true!" Please, honey, this is not the time to be monosyllabic!""Ethan…" she tried, but the words wouldn't come out. " I... " It was with astonishment that he felt tears running down his face.“Alexis? He sounded horrified. " You are crying? For God's sake, talk to me!"I'm…" To make matters worse, sobs began to shake her.“Oh, damn it! – he raged. "What did that slut do to you?" – he announced suddenly, decidedly. "I'm going over there!"" No! She almost screamed in terror. The last thing he needed right now was for Ethan to show up! " I am fine! " finally managed to formulate a whole sentence
“Ethan! – he scolded, very awkwardly!" What? – he pretended to be innocent. – I doubt if you will find another image more perfect than this one!“I'm glad you like it, but I'm embarrassed.He chuckled and cupped her face in his hands."And I love it when you get embarrassed!" He kissed her voluptuously, finding her tongue and sucking it.When the kiss ended, she was panting and feeling hot. She deposited her purse and computer on the table and stood up. She began to take off her coat, with very slow gestures, calculated to capture his attention. And he got it.Ethan's eyes slid over her body:" Wow! You look delicious in that dress! He gestured, calling her to his lap.Obviously, Alexis complied, after depositing her coat on another chair, sitting on his strong thighs and wrapping her arms around his neck. He crossed his legs and the side slit opened a little, showing one of his legs:"And I particularly liked that!" " Taking advantage of the opening, Ethan put his hand there, caress
Ethan bit back an exasperated sigh, placing two fingers over his eyes and his other hand on his hip. She looked ready to lose her temper, but that didn't scare her!" Alexis, it's been a long day, I'm tired, and I don't have the patience to put up with jealousy scenes..." Jealousy?! – She was exalted. " It's not jealousy! – Yes, it was jealousy, but I would never admit it! "It's self"preservation!" I've been in that apartment for hours waiting for you! I don't even know where I was!" I went with the office people to a little bar, something we can't do, can we? – he was sarcastic."And how can I be sure of that?" That you were only with your friends? – he accused, without noticing that he had raised his tone."Are you implying that I could be with another woman?"Alexis shrugged, not meeting his eyes."One thing you need to know about me, Morgan!" – now he also got excited, retaliating to her tone of voice. "I'm not a man to cheat!" If I'm interested in another woman, it's because th
" No. It's just weird, having to hide from the world!" He laughed a little bitterly. – We are not children anymore. I want to show you off, show the world you're mine." I'm yours! – Alexis caressed her cheek, kissing her hungrily. – Only yours! And I feel all this pressure too, Ethan, but it's so hard for me!She kept biting her lip, looking like she was tormenting herself." OK! Ethan changed his tone. "Then let's not discuss this now!" By the way, I didn't even come to argue! But you know we can't keep this situation like this permanently, right?" Yes, I know! I just need a little more time." Right. Looks like that was a fight, no? Ethan smiled sweetly.Alexis wrinkled her nose, feeling a little lighter:"Yes, it looks like it was.""So..." he spread his big hands on her buttocks, pulling her up. She was straddling him, her legs flexed, snug at her hips and along his strong thighs. Alexis stood above him, resting his hands on his shoulders.“You know what they say about fights? –
“ Man, you're submitting to that for sex, I understood. " he sat in the chair in front of his friend's desk. "But that time has passed, hasn't it?" You don't even go out with people anymore! he repeated. "Why don't you admit it?" You really have a crush on this girl, don't you?Ethan gave his friend a sideways look. The truth was that if she almost didn't go out with her friends anymore, it was because she wanted to spend every possible second with Alexis. He remembered the last time he had left her waiting for him. He didn't even like remembering that he'd found her crying in her apartment. If it were within his power, he would avoid causing her similar pain again.“What do you want me to say, Eric? He was fingering the tabletop. " That I'm in love with Alexis?Eric crossed his arms, scrutinizing his friend. Ethan then cast a wistful look out the window:"I think that's pretty clear already, isn't it?" the other teased.“Dude, I think so. You know that urge to be with that woman, to