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“Sure, whatever you’re having is fine”
“I’m having scotch, perhaps something a little lighter?”
“Surprise me, you seem to know what I’m thinking before I do.” I wander into the living room.
I put my purse down on a side table, kick off my shoes, and curl up on the corner of the couch, against the arm. Cole smiles as he enters and hands me my drink.
“I’m glad you like the couch,” he smiles.Sometimes when his eyes twinkle, it’s like he’s laughing at some kind of inside joke.
“I do like it. I’m surprised at this living room. I expected something less cozy.”
“Why, because I am a notorious shark that just needs somewhere to sleep?”
“No, sharks don’t sleep.”
“Ahh,” he winks. “We won’t either.”
“That’s a pretty bold statement. Maybe I’m not interested anymore. You aren’t so cute now that I’m sobering up.”
“We both know that’s a lie. You can pretend all you want, but you want me inside of you as much as I want to be there.” He takes a slow sip of his drink.
I almost spit my drink out. I lock eyes with him to make some snarky comment, and I’ve got nothing. The games I used to enjoy don’t feel the same with Cole. It all seems childish and superficial. I am more myself with this handsome, devastating stranger than people I’ve known for years. For a moment, we just sit and stare at each other. I don’t understand why he is turning my world around and I don’t even want to stop him. I can feel his affection for me. It’s written on his face. More than a look, his sincere expression feels like a promise.
My entire body yearns for him. I want to forget my head for one night. Forget my sorrows and the harsh realities of life. Lots of people escape stress and worry to the temptation of dark forces. Let Cole Parker be my drug.
I push myself up and crawl over to lay my cheek on his chest.
“Can we just lay together?” I snake my arms around his waist. I can feel him smile.
“I can’t think of anything in the world that would make me happier. I mean, I can, but this is pretty special, too.”
He stands and reaches his hand out to me. For a millisecond, I feel like Alice—this is what it feels like to go down the rabbit hole.
I take his hand and follow him into the bedroom, an immense space with a four poster bed, positioned for an exquisite view of the city. Behind the bed are the bathroom suite and a double closet. It’s a perfect setup, everything I would want in my own room.
“I bet the ladies love this.” I wave at the room, mostly the bed.
“Ladies? Oh right, the infinite string of ladies who come here for meaningless sex that I forget the next day… those ladies?” He rolls his eyes while taking off his watch.
“Just when I thought it couldn’t sound any worse…”
“Mia, I don’t have ladies, or even one lady.”Yeah, right.
“Are you trying to sell me the idea that you are a lone wolf, no steady gal pal or booty calls?”
He lets out a frustrated huff. “I’m not selling anything, Mia. I’m stating fact.”
My eyes widen as I realize he’s telling the truth.Now I’m just curious.
“Okay, what gives, you’re attractive and…”
“So you find me attractive?” The shit-eating grin is back.
“Shut up, you know I do. I just don’t understand why you’re alone. You are a dream.”
“Ooh, I’m dreamy now.”
I laugh at his jibing. “Stop, you know what I mean.”
