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I can't help but feel a strange connection with her, something that goes beyond our chance encounter at the party. It's as if we're two pieces of a puzzle, fitting together in a way that I can't quite explain. Her incredible body and fiery spirit all draw me in, and I find myself thinking about her more often than I'd care to admit.
It's a sensation I haven't experienced in a long time, this feeling of being connected to someone like this. I've spent so long in the world of greed, focused on my wealth and success, that I almost forgot what it was like to connect with another person on a deeper level.
But now, with Emily, I can't deny that there's something there…something that's slowly unraveling the carefully constructed layers of my guarded heart. I'm not sure where this encounter will lead, but I'm willing to find out for the first time in a long while.
“Hey,” Emily whispers into my ear. “You should probably, you know…”
She reaches her arm around and tugs at the edge of my pants, which are still lowered below my knees.
“Oh,” I say with a smirk.
I roll off of her. With a few short hops, I hike the pants up and into place. As I hastily button up my pants, I’m overcome with affection for her.
She's just an incredible woman.
It's like she's cracked open the armor around my heart, revealing a vulnerability I'd long kept hidden.
I can’t help but wonder if there's a way to bridge the gap between our worlds. It’s a dangerous thought because she is much younger, after all. Not to mention the threat of Chris finding out.
Life has taught me to be cautious and always weigh the risks and benefits.
But sometimes,you just have to follow your heart.
And my heart is undeniably drawn to Emily.
So, I make a decision. I want to take a chance with this remarkable woman…if she'll have me.
As I stand there, looking down at Emily seated in the lounge chair, I can't help but smile. Her presence is captivating and comforting, and I can't deny my growing attraction for her.
Summoning up some courage, I ask her out on a date.
“Hey, so,” I begin, my tone warm and inviting, “What, uh, what are you doing later? Do you want to go out to dinner?”
But as soon as the words leave my lips, I notice a shift in her demeanor. She seems somewhat distant, as if lost in thought.
Then, I watch in confusion as Emily suddenly springs up from her seat, hurriedly adjusting her skirt and slipping her blazer back on. Her actions are abrupt, and I can't help but feel a pang of disappointment as she gives me what seems like a flimsy excuse.
“Uh, yeah, sure, Alex,” she replies vaguely, offering a forced smile. “I'll get back to you soon about… that.”
Before I can inquire further or express my feelings, she leaves, disappearing with an air of urgency. I'm left standing there, perplexed and slightly hurt by her unexpected departure.
Her vague answer gnaws at me as I wonder what could've caused her to act this way.
Then, I feel my phone buzzing in my pocket, and when I glance at the caller ID, I see it's Nathan.
With a sigh, I pick up, bracing myself for a report on the GPS.
“What is it, Nathan?” I ask, preparing for a potentially frustrating conversation.
Nathan's voice crackles through the line, “Hey, boss. Good news. I fixed the GPS, and we're back on track.”
Took you long enough, I think nastily. The irritation comes in its usual way. My instincts tell me to yell at him, to make some side remark or another, make him work smarter next time.
But, instead, I stop myself. Surprisingly, I find myself responding with a curt, “Alright, good job, Nathan.”
There's a brief pause on the other end, and then Nathan hesitates, “Um, thank you.”
Why am I acting this way?
