Chapter Thirty-Seven - An Indecent Proposal

Alyssa was dumbfounded by his question. Was he seriously wanting to leave his posh penthouse and move into this apartment with her? No, he was just teasing her!

“I don’t think the loneliness will kill me. If it does, I’ll definitely call you,” she said in a sugary sweet tone that could make one fall for her, hook, line, and sinker but Nicholas had already fallen, so it didn’t make a difference to him. He laughed, his body alive with excitement.

“Call me before you die. I could give you a kiss to bring you to life.” Alyssa groaned and walked away towards the closet to check but her mind was on the topic of discussion. Did he really want to kiss her again? Was that his motive? Was he going out of his way just for a kiss?

“You didn’t answer me, Alyssa.” He followed her to the closet.

“No, thanks. I’d rather die,” she laughed although deep in her heart, she knew that she was dying to have his lips on hers.

“Liar! I know you’re dying to kiss me.” He stood, leaning against the door, wat