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What if he hurts me? What if he lies to me? What if he’s just using me for a good time? On the other hand, I think about the more positive ‘what ifs’ as well. What if he really is being sincere? What if he really likes me?
The internal struggle is both exciting and confusing. My lack of a social life is making each small interaction into a larger deal than they deserve, this I’m sure of. Asher has a lot going on, and most likely many women to go along with it. I can’t be more than a challenge to him, and I try to remember that for tomorrow night as I go on with my day.
I fill up my mop bucket and pour in the cleaning solution. While my mind races a mile a minute, I busy myself with my chores around the house. Nothing helps settle my nerves better than giving the floor a good scrub.
Chapter 12
ASHER
Tonight I’m meeting Jade again. Despite having gone out with her several times, I feel unsure about how she’ll react. Ever since she confronted me in the park, our relationship has changed. No woman has ever had the audacity to confront me with such veracity as her. There’s something about her boldness and lack of fear regarding me that intrigues me.
I wait impatiently in the lobby for Jade, and when the elevator finally reaches the bottom, I’m a bit taken aback by her appearance. She’s wearing a form-fitting crimson dress, revealing curves I hadn’t noticed before, with a pair of sparkly high heels. Her hair falls over her shoulders in a waterfall of curls, her eyes rimmed with black liner, making her deep blues pop.
“Sorry, I’m a little late. Jacob is running a slight temperature and I wanted to make sure he was settled in before I left for the evening.”
“No need to apologize,” I say with a frown, thinking of the small boy being sick as I steal away his caregiver.
She smiles and pushes a rogue curl behind her ear. Her love for the little boy is evident all over her face, making her even more beautiful.
“Jacob is a lucky little boy to have such an amazing woman like you looking after him. And you look absolutely breathtaking,” I say. “You always do.”
She smiles, and I lighten watching her blush. I don’t know what it is about this woman. She makes me feel things I haven’t felt before, and I barely know her. Before I can stop myself, my lips are on hers as I wrap my arms around her small frame. Her lips are soft and smooth and if I could spend the whole night tasting her sweetness, I would.
She leans back and smiles again, reaching up to gently swipe at my lips with the pad of her thumb.
“Cut it out before you’re wearing more lipstick than me,” she teases.
I lean in and kiss her again, not caring about the smudge. “I’d gladly pay that cost.”
Taking her hand in mine, I escort her to the waiting car.
The partition is already up and I briefly consider making good use of the temporary privacy, but decide against it, careful not to take things too fast. I don’t want to overstep my boundaries, especially while I’m trying to get back on her good side. I don’t know what this is yet, and I need to make sure not to ruin what could eventually grow into something.
As soon as I settle into the seat, she leans over, her head resting on my shoulder.
“I hope you like surprises,” I say.
“It depends on the surprise, but I’d like to think I’m a pretty good sport, so I’m sure I’ll love whatever you have up your sleeve.”
A grin spreads across my face at her candidness as we enjoy the quiet ride to the restaurant with an occasional glance longer than necessary. I’m almost disappointed when we arrive, not wanting the moment to end. I enjoy having Jade close to me, feeling the warmth of her against my skin.
Ed opens the door and I escort her inside of Chateau’s, a quaint seafood restaurant by the ocean. I watch her smile widen as we’re led to a private candlelit table near the beach.
“This is amazing,” she gasps just a above a whisper. “I love the smell of the ocean and listening to the sound of the waves crashing.”
I help her to the seat before sitting down in my own, happy with her reaction. I thought she was a vision to behold before, but the way the candles dance against her skin makes her look like an angel. What is it about this woman that intrigues me so much?
“I’m glad you like it,” I say. “I have so much more in store to bring a smile to your face.”
She blushes a little, but instead of looking away, she holds my gaze and manages to make me feel naked and exposed. My dick instantly hardens, pressing against my pants.
