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The woman’s face in the monitor had a quick slide of annoyance, and he contemplated refusing her entry. Pressing the buzzer, he released the lock and went to open the doors.
“I thought I would drop by to see where you live.” Shrugging out of the black cashmere jacket, she handed it to him and looked around.”
“I am not in the mood for visitors, Bianca, and you should have called first.”
“I did, darling, and you did not pick up.” Taking the glass out of his hand, she took a sip and followed him into the living. She had come with seduction in mind. The dress was low cut and flaming red—startlingly contrasting her honey-blonde hair and white skin.
Callum looked at her and felt nothing; if he was honest, there was a slight hint of appreciation for her beauty. But she was cold. It was funny that he had not noticed that before. Lynn was warm, hot, fiery with passion, something that came out in every pore.
"Where is the actress?"
"Out of town." He went to fetch her drink automatically and realized he did not want her in his space. He had been a fool before when he saw her at the restaurant, which had cost him dearly. Lynn was gone and was not picking up her phone. He could not blame her, but he could be pissed, and he was. He was also scared of losing her.
"And here you are alone, drinking."
"I was about to go over some documents." He had not bothered to change his work clothes and had just removed his jacket and rolled up his sleeves. His hair was tousled as he dragged his fingers through it for the past twenty minutes.
"Darling, you don't look well."
"I am fine." He walked over to fill up his glass. "What do you want, Bianca?"
"Is that any way to talk to your lover?" She pouted at him and sat with her thighs slightly parted.
"Ex." He nodded at the parted thighs. "And that's not going to work. You no longer have that effect on me, something I had to find out when you came back to the States. I am in love with her." The declaration out loud stunned him.
He had been shying away from putting a name to what he was feeling, and now that it was out, he felt his heart racing. "Oh Christ!" he whispered shakily. "I am in love with her."
"You don't know what you are saying."
He laughed and tossed back the rest of the drink. "I am sorry, Bianca, but you have to go. I have work to do."
"I am not leaving until I make you come to your senses." She told him coolly. "You loved me-"
"I thought I did. I was obsessed with you, with who I thought you were. Your classic beauty, your flagrant disregard for anyone but yourself. You intrigued me, and I was dazzled."
He smiled at her. "But it was not love. What I feel for Lynn is the real thing." He pressed a hand to his heart. "I have to find her and tell her how I feel. I might have some groveling, but I am okay with that."
"You are a fool," Bianca said furiously as she rose. "Here I am offering you me, and you are turning me down. Well, I am never one to be where I am not wanted."
Callum saw her to the door and, anticipating her move, stepped back when she would have flung herself into his arms.
"I had to try." She told him sulkily when he took her arm and nudged her out.
"I know." He smiled at her and nodded. "Goodbye, Bianca."
"I am staying here for a few more weeks-"
"I will not be seeing you again."
"We'll see. I cannot believe you are in love with that woman."
"I am." Shutting the doors behind her, he leaned against it and closed his eyes. Pushing away, he returned to the living room to pick up his phone. She had not called him back, not even as much as sent a message. He redialed her number and listened as her voice came on. "It's Lynn, you know what to do.'
"Lynn, I am past pissed now. If you don't call me back, I will - Christ! I have no idea what the hell I am going to do. Where are you, darling? Please call me and let me make this right. I have been a fool. I-" The recorder came on just then, cutting off his call.
Hanging up the phone, he stalked to the cabinet, intent on pouring another drink. Shaking his head, he returned to get his phone and called Jason again.
"I have not heard from her. Harassing me is not going to make a difference."
