NATHANCould this be some kind of shitty joke? There's a giant bouquet of roses on her table. Without caring about anything this time, I approach it and rummage through it looking for a note. There's only one paper, with no sender. Written in a ridiculously fancy way.You're surprisingly amazing. Thank you, beautiful. Have a great day. See you later.The idea that it could be from a guy makes me freak out. Maybe it's from a friend or family member. Don't fool yourself, Ryan."Good morning, Mr. Ryan," she caught me again. But this time I won't hold back."I thought I was clear about this kind of thing!" I hold up the note."I'm sorry, I have no idea who they are.""Don't be hypocritical. The person who sent it thinks you're surprisingly amazing! And also thank you! But the big question is for what?""I apologize for it happening again. I'll make sure it never happens again. But who sent it and why, is information that doesn't concern you. You also don't have the right to snoop."Keep c
NATHANShe's still there, trying to pretend she cares about him. Sometimes it's even convincing. But I know you, Collins. I know that's not where you want to be."Nathan? Are you okay?" Diana appears by my side."Yes, I'm sorry for leaving you.""You didn't seem well.""It was just a little tiredness. But everything's fine.""That's good. I have to say, I'm surprised to find you alone here. Seeing Nathan Ryan without a date is quite shocking. The media must be gnawing their nails to find out what's behind it.""Who said I'm alone? I thought we..." She laughs."I was starting to think it was strange you hadn't made any of your bold proposals to me, Ryan.""Well, I can do better..." I approach to whisper in her ear."Mr. Ryan." Kate interrupts us from behind me, I turn to face her. I smile at her and raise a finger, asking for a minute. I turn my attention back to Diana."Well, if you accept... we can leave here, and I can find an amazing place to reminisce about old times," I whisper.
NATHAN"Why are we here, Nathan?" she asks as I park in front of the hotel where I brought her the first time we met."Because we are.""Are you trying to emotionally manipulate me?""I know you, girl. So you know that's not my intention." Her phone vibrates again. The idiot must be calling her for the hundredth time."Turn off that crap," I say before getting out of the car.She follows me to the elevator."Ryan... I think it's best if I leave.""You're staying here.""Why?""It's the only way to make sure he's far away from you.""That's ridiculous. Are you planning on keeping me here forever?""It's not a bad idea.""You've lost your mind.""Stop talking." I can't think straight. My head is a mess.I open the door to the suite, enter, and pour a drink. She stands still."Sit down," I command. She sighs but sits."Tell me what to do to make you understand?" she asks, staring at the floor."What do you want me to understand?""That I'm not going to do this anymore. That I'm only near
NATHAN "What's wrong with good old casual sex? Why complicate everything?" I question."I don't think all women can have sex without involving emotions, bro. But your case is more than complicated, Ryan. First, what was going through your mind when you decided to have sex with a virgin? Then you let her get too close, working with you. In a way, you let yourself get involved and deserve what she's doing to you.""Damn! I don't even know if I'm in love with her.""You miss her, almost hit a guy that night at the club, what is that besides jealousy? I had never seen you in that state before. If you're not in love, then what?""I just don't want anyone messing with what's mine.""Yes, you and your control issues. I think that must be one more reason why you won't work out. Women don't like to be treated like objects.""It's not objectification, it's just care, I want to protect her. I'm not that kind of guy. I'm not insecure, and certainly, not a jerk who wants to use her. I just can't
KATEI knock on the door of the room. Still confused. What did John come to do here? Heavens! And why did he tell my dad he was my boyfriend? I haven't accepted his proposal yet. Is he trying to pressure me? I didn't need another problem. I just wanted to get away from everything. Forget everything.The doorknob turns, and soon he's in front of me. Holy shit! Impossible. I can't believe he's here, and shit, like this. I swallow hard, my eyes stopping at the part where the towel is attached to his waist, blinking as he runs another towel through his hair. The only thing I can do is turn around, but he stops me, holding onto my arm." Not here!" I say with my eyes closed, trying not to explode and scream, feeling the anger heating my body."Come in. Let's talk.""No. No! How many times do I have to say it?""I came here to talk to you.""We have nothing more to talk about.""Come in, Kate.""Let me go." I stare at his hand holding my wrist."I promise it will be the last time. Just let
KATEAfter accompanying my father to Mrs. Berkeley's house, I returned home alone. I had to invent a story to explain about my supposed boyfriend, it was embarrassing. So, it's good that he doesn't show up again. I finish preparing dinner after taking a long bath. My father hasn't arrived yet, it's taking him a while, it's strange for someone who usually has dinner early like him.Someone clears their throat behind me, giving me a scare, I hold a scream in my throat. I turn around, and Nathan is standing in my kitchen, in my house. Oh my God!"What the hell are you thinking? You can't come here!" I go to the window, to make sure my father isn't coming."I thought I could come for dinner. After all, I told your dad that I'm your boyfriend.""Are you crazy? You can't enter someone's house like this. Go away before my dad arrives.""The door was open. Are you cooking?" He asks, looking at my apron."I should call the police. It's not a good idea to be here when my dad arrives, Ryan. Espe
KATE"If you don't change that regretful look on your face, I won't touch you," he says, sitting on the couch. I take off my jacket and throw it on the floor."I want...""What?""I want you to touch me in every possible way. But, you know, I... I've been with someone else," I say. He closes his eyes, squeezing them as if feeling physical pain."Yes, and I hate that. Why? Why did you do that?""I wanted to," he breathes deeply, pressing his fingers against his forehead with a look of anger. "But I guess a part of me believed it would help me forget you. And if it makes you feel better... I thought of you, even unintentionally." I move closer, wrapping my arms around his neck and straddling him. "Don't you mind?""Yes, I do care... but I've been with women who have done much worse than sleeping with two guys in a week.""I guess I didn't need to hear that.""I used to be much worse than I am now, beautiful.""That's how you called me when you first talked to me.""Back then, I didn't k
KATEI get up, gather my scattered clothes, and put on my jeans. I overslept. I have to go back home."What are you doing?" he asks drowsily."I have to go back home.""Now?""Yeah.""Are you kidding? It's late.""You can go back to sleep.""You won't.""I will.""Why?""My...""Your?""Nothing." He's going to tease me again."Your father?""Don't be stupid." He gets up, letting the sheet slide off, completely naked. Then he walks towards me, stopping in front of me with his messy hair. God! It's hard to concentrate."What would your father say if he knew what we did here?" he asks, crossing his arms over his broad, muscular chest."It's more about what he would do. He would probably use the shotgun that's on the shelf in his office.""He has a gun... thanks for letting me know." We laugh. What a wonderful smile."I really have to go because he thinks I'm sleeping in my room right now, and I really don't want to have to explain to him that I was having sex with my boss.""Stay." He pu