esting on his stomach while the other dangled off the couch, occasionally reaching for my hair to give it a yank. Brandon just loved being an annoyance. I was seated on

regret it tomorro

colate in my mouth, crumpled the paper and rubbed the b

was beating insanely fast as the intruder walked back in the room and stared at her hiding spot as if he was trying to see through the closed door of the closet to make sure if she was there or not. I covered my mouth when he was stepping

mn

for my phone which was on the

ie and left the room t

me. He was the last person I thought who'd bother me on my free day. Not wanting to stall a second

y Pie

he amusement in his voice, "Quick question, do

olite today, maybe he was

a day of

nswer my questi

vie together with

but I didn't dare to ask him that. If it wasn't that, it meant that he was annoyed by the fact that I wa

you do quite often I assume, come to meet me a

g to be a jerk and let him wait for me I got up once I heard the ping which told me I had a new text and collected my things. Brandon

e asked confused, "The m

." I semi lied, I did have an appointment. But I made

hit together." He stepped aside so I could walk past

appointment, but I wasn't going to loo

n't sound pleased about that, but I stil

trap of my bag, "We'll do

, "Sounds good. I'll tell you

plea

was invited to come here by Mr. Billionaire himself. I had no idea why he invited me, but I assume it's not because he'd like to hear my opinion about his fashion choices. Taking a deep breath I entered the store and ignored the glances I received from the shop assistants. It was the stares you receiv

rnoon, Emi

g me once aga

rnoon, Nic

d me up and down. The way he scanned my body actually made me feel insecure about my body. Who wouldn't when you were stared at li

because you value my opinion about your style. If you are

ly, but you're right I didn't ask you to come here because of fashion advise." He got up once I took the

here, waiting for someone to be fitted. The only logical assumpti

mous business parties. Or infamous parties as some people refer to it." Nick suddenly a

bout this? You usually have other women accompany you to these kinds of parties. Women who help you with publicity, you know." I took a sip from my

I'm done with that." He stated firmly, "Now I wan

ich was the same cologne he always wore wrapped around me, intoxicating me. His warmth even noticeable with a small touch. The piercing blue eyes which were staring straight into mine. His big hand wrapped around my hand which held firmly

pered, feeling stupid for not

on that pretty dr

rce." The brunette said g

heart neckline, the top covered in small diamonds. The pretty dress made me feel gorgeous, that was probably the power of a dress which was mor

ich was probably a sales speech, but I didn'

nswer Nick's question he opened the door and l

the dressing room without my permission. I would never win against hi

ul." He said, "Nothing like

uy who dated only supermodels before. I co

ed back at the tall mirror, "But this amazi

ed my concerns off like it was nothing,

we're

ke the dress, Emily?" He asked me, turni

not th

ss, Emily?" He asked

it was pretty clear how I fel

d feel his touch deep within me, making me heath up while my heart started beating faster an

the dress." He to

onestly, I longed for his touch. I longed for his touch ever since he looked at me like he could devour me. Nick's piercing blue eyes looked right into my soul, searching for an answer. And I think he found the answer he was searching for because he smiled and then leaned down, kissing me like

ss." He breathed

ckle, "So you're a take it

ently

anything else but Nick's lips. We were so into the kiss the shop assistant had to clear her throat while she knocked on the door a few times to get our attention. Nick pulled away from me, his eyes holding my gaze as he ran his fingers through his hair trying to fix the mess I created. We exchanged no words as he left the

dy t

s in a garment bag and handed i

and guided me out of the store, "We'll get dresse

g to do since I was already safely in the backseat

ssumed he was reading an email. The frown that marred his handsome face told me he didn't like the emai

because I have people waiting for you to do your hair and make-up. I know you're your own woman and don't give a fuck about what

e, "Deep inside you're actu

s blue eyes darkening as he asked me,

are right, I don't give a fuck about what people will think of me, so you can call o

crying to me when those cold-hearted bitches attack you in the bathroom. You do know that some words

sharpen hers because that

is head to the side, his eyes warming up to

exterior. I guess I could play the part of a Disney princess one nigh

the hair and

em not to go

nk y

es took me off guard. I couldn't place that look, if I had to I'd say he was happy for Nick which didn't make a lot of sense. I wasn't the first w

shower in his bathroom and got dressed. Once we were both dressed and ready we climbed into the backseat of his car again. This time looking like models who stepped out of a magazine. Nick always looked good, no one w

y feet which were encased in the most beautiful s

didn't go overboard." He placed his hand on top of mine, "After all the girl who piqued my

e too damn focuse

were probably having a conversation which Miles could not be a part of. I

focus only on

I say such

me, "When you told me no

use you told me o

point you want, you just sai

anted it to be me. So I could either keep on lying, playing hard to get and lose his interest. Or I could be ho

oughts by asking me, "

wered honestly, not caring w

is neck and kissed him back just as passionately. Nick trailed his hands over my bare legs, sending shivers down my spine, and gripped my thighs firmly in his hands. My hands traveled over his chest toward his stomach, feeling his chest moving rapidly up and down. Nick wa

heard the smile in his voice, "I

his clothes again. We were both smiling and kissing each other while we tried to fix ourselves the be

ed to me, "You do the dress jus

er, even worse than when he brought

, " I whis

ld his hand out

social thing we had to do, but I nodded anyw

out." He whispered, "

e like an open book. I was definitely going

I already could tell that I'd be blinded by them while we would pass the photographer

you." He encouraged me, bef

ower back while he led me through the crowd. I did what Nick told me in the car and only focused on him. His cologne wrapped around us, and actually had a calming effect on me. Once we passe

ely ignoring Nick while he kissed my cheek, "I had a

now, "Since he asked nicely I couldn't refuse." I flashed E

was apparently his sister. She was two years older than me but looked fa

Emily." Priscilla

gne flute to Nick, "A

cited, P." He mutte

t have happened between them. Evan, however, didn't give me time to observe it because h

nj

the gold-colored

ter the party was over Miles drove us to my apartment and waited patiently outside like always while Nick walked me to my apartment. He slowly trailed behind me while I searched through my bag for my keys. After I got dressed in Nick's apartment before he took my bag with him and put it in the trunk of his car so I wouldn't forge

d a great time

lad you enjoyed yourself. I

away from his piercing blue eyes, "I don't thi

He agreed which made me frown,

od on my tiptoes to kiss his jaw, "

my neck, "You'll be hearing from me, Emily." He whispered

gh. Giving Nick a chance was probably not a smart move, but I'd hate myself even more if I never gave it a shot, to