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I felt powerful knowing I could wield such strong emotions from a man as commanding as Dash. The high is like floating on cloud nine.
Hence, I never gave the rest of the plan much thought, like how we’re going to make this work. After today’s lunch, we’ll have to make sure it’s solid if we want to make it believable to my parents.
My mom made her stance very clear and by now, she would have convinced Dad against us. Although I sensed he was adjusting to the idea of Dash and me living a life together, Mom’s rejection threw water all over it. He will scrutinize us while plotting to manipulate me into ending my relationship.
With our mad exit, the ball is in their court because I won’t be calling them.
In my head, I had let myself and my stupid best friends convince me the fake relationship was a slick plan while the only hurdle would be to find a man. Turns out, it’s the least of my problems and was only the tip of the iceberg.
Fuck! Why does everything have to be so complicated in my life?
I peer at Dash under my lashes and wonder if we need a contract or something. A non-disclosure agreement? You know, like in those rom-com movies. Because if I have any chance of surviving him, I need to set boundaries. Rules that keep us—mainly him—from crossing the lines because they are already blurring.
It stirs a low throb between my legs as I imagine us sitting in a dark conference room. Him laying all his deviant demands and seductively asking in a low voice…Do you want to be my whore, kitten?
Fuck! Where did that come from? Stupid sex-starved brain.
I bury the unfiltered and filthy vision and manage to focus on him without blushing and betraying my naughty thoughts as I wait for his answer. It has been burning inside my head and rose to the forefront while my drive over here.
Dash isn’t surprised at my sudden question, rather looks like he was waiting for it. The green in his pupils darkens as he keeps them pinned on me. The full intensity of his attention is so striking and feels like the caress of a wind. You don’t see it but you can feel it.
The piercing gaze steals all the oxygen from my lungs.
It scares and excites me all the same.
See… blurry lines.
“Does it matter, kitten?” he counters with a slight tilt of his head. “I already said yes.”
“It does to me.” My gaze narrows. “You all but threw me out last night.”
“I was a perfect gentleman. I escorted you to your car.” Amusement dances in his sharp eyes and I swear I want to throttle him.
“Again, your definition of ‘gentleman’ is screwed,” I counter before smiling sweetly. “I’ll buy you a new dictionary.”
His lips twitch, causing my heart to stammer, but soon his face becomes intense and serious. I don’t even realize I leaned closer to him until he does the same on the smooth marble between us. I would move back if I knew he wouldn’t take it as if I’m scared.
“There are certain rumors floating around me. I need to change my reputation as a playboy bachelor if I want to continue working with the government. Marrying you puts them all to rest.”
In other words, it’s just another business deal to him.
My shoulders slump in disappointment and I lower my gaze now I know that I’m just a calculative move to clear his name. God! Here I thought he was actually human and had a semblance of good inside him. Maybe this is better. I wouldn’t owe him anything.
“But that’s not why I said yes.”
My head snaps back to his and the darkness staring back at me makes my spine tingle and goosebumps rise on my skin.
“It’s not?” I whisper, my mind racing a mile a minute.
“I said yes because I’m selfish when it comes to you, Bianca. The thought of another man calling you his wife, fake or not, makes me want to end their life. You may never give your heart to me but I won’t let anyone else have it either.”
“Because you want my heart?”
His eyes become playful and lustful as he smirks, “I haven’t decided yet.”
What the hell does that mean?And why does it make my pulse race?
He pulls back and straightens himself while leaving me stunned and staring at the empty space. Meanwhile, he walks out of the kitchen and down the hallway. I don’t follow because I’m still reeling from the effect of his bold statement.
