chapter hundred-nine

The next day...

Lily's POV.

Several morning hours had already passed, and I was focused in front of the newspaper, searching for any job openings in a market, restaurant, or snack bar.

"What are you doing up so early, Lily?" Tyler asked, coming down the stairs all dressed up.

"Nothing, just reading the newspaper!" I smiled weakly; something about him made me feel embarrassed when he approached.

Tyler observed me from afar; his eyes penetrated mine with intensity. I could feel him analyzing me during breakfast. I looked away, trying not to believe there was something more. I placed the newspaper on the table and reached for the orange juice on the table. That's when Tyler approached my face significantly, touching my hand, staying a few centimeters away from my lips.

"I want you to work with me, in my office!" he gestured seriously, looking at me.

I could only focus on his lips moving, wondering what his mouth tasted like and why his lips seemed so soft and full, so desirable to me.

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