Thirty-one

SAMANTHA

He turned and walked away, leaving me standing there, the shower still running. I emerged from the bathroom, wrapping myself in the plush robe that hung on the door, and stood in front of the mirror, trying to make sense of what just happened. Kissing me, then pulling away and asking for permission?

He is crazy. He said nothing happened between him and Laura, but the picture was saying other wise, she was pressing all of herself on him. I don't even care about that. I didn't understand why he would get angry seeing me with another man, accusing me of doing anything for money. It hurt that he thought so little of me.

I took a deep breath and squared my shoulders. I wasn't going to get involved with him again, no matter what he said. I wanted that cohabitation agreement, and I was going to get it. I was done being confused. Get the money and get out of his life.

I turned away from the mirror and walked out of the bathroom, only to find Carlton completely naked, his chiseled bo