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"Of course." He props himself up on one elbow, looking at me with those intense blue eyes that seem to see right through me.
"I... I really like you. More than I thought I would," I confess, feeling my cheeks flush with embarrassment. “I thought you were just a thundercloud ready to rain on my day. But that’s not true at all.”
Cole's face breaks into a wide grin, and he leans down to plant a soft kiss on my lips. "I really like you too, Savannah. You're not like anyone I've ever met before."
My heart swells with happiness, but also a hint of trepidation. We both know that our worlds are miles apart. Him, the cool and collected billionaire that feels nothing, and me, the small-town girl who thrives on human connection and warmth.
"I know things between us aren't exactly... conventional," I begin, searching for the right words.
"Let's just take it one day at a time, okay?" He suggests, his voice gentle and reassuring. "No expectations, no pressure. Just two people exploring what life has in store for them."
"Deal." I nod, feeling a sense of relief wash over me.
He brushes back a strand of hair from my face, seals his lips against mine, and all thoughts and worries vanish while he makes my body sing.
25
Cole
Two days after the yacht party, I wake up to several missed calls from Holly. I’ve ignored her calls for the last few months, aside from whenever Charlie wants to talk to her. But I see that she’s sent me a number text messages too. I don’t even glance at them before I shower and get dressed.
This is going to be my last quiet morning for a while and I’m determined to treasure it. I’ve shut myself away since I hooked up with Sav. There are a ton of thoughts filling my head after having unspeakably hot sex. There are so many other things I should be doing with my hands, but they seem useless if they’re not busy making Savannah scream my name.
A bit selfishly, I refuse to let Holly crowd in and make herself a nuisance. Not today.
Not before I see Sav, anyway.
I brush my teeth and put on a pair of shoes. But I’m not seeing the laces as I tie them.
Everything is hazy and just a little out of focus for me today. It’s almost like I am walking in the clouds and I haven’t descended back to earth yet.
After saying goodbye to Charlie, I head to South Shore. My phone chirps yet again. I check it, thinking it might be Sav.
But it’s Holly, video calling me.
I sigh and mount the phone on my dash, hitting accept. Holly’s face appears. Her long, dark tresses are pulled into a bun and she wears what looks like a matching purple workout outfit. Anger ripples over her expression and she launches right into letting me have it.
“Where have you been?!” she asks. “I’ve been texting and calling you for nearly a week.”
I try not to let on that I’m irked.
“I’m busy. What do you want?”
Her lips thin and she glares at me.
“I thought you might like to know that I’m coming down for a visit.”
I accidentally jam on the brake, slowing my car to a stop. “What?”
“I need to see my son, Cole. It’s been a while.”
If you could call two and a half months a while, sure. I start driving again, keeping my thoughts to myself, but Holly narrows her eyes at my face.
“Don’t start.” She points a finger at me. “I’m doing my very best.”
“I’ll just bet you are.” My tone is snarky.
She rolls her eyes. “Let me talk to Charlie.”
