“I stopped thingsst night because I didn’t want to take advantage of you.” he murmured, his expression turning serious. “But just so you know. I’m not going to allow you to take advantage of me either<i>.</i>” His words made my stomach swoop. “Our physical rtionship won’t progress further unless you decide that you want to be with me.”
I paused as I processed his words. His hand was cupping my face, his thumb now stroking my cheek almostzily. His gentle touch made it hard for me to think.
“Well, what would happen if someone did take advantage of it?” I asked boldly.
His expression hardened, and he removed his hand from my face. “Then, I would chase them to the ends of the earth.”
My heart stopped beating, and I averted my gaze to my half eaten omelet. My mind spun with confusion. Sometimes, talking with Alexander gave me more questions than answers.
“What omelet did you order?” I asked, clumsily changing the subject.
A knowing look crossed Alexander’s face as if he knew why I changed the subject. But thankfully, he didn’tment on it. Instead, heughed and pushed his uneaten omelet my way.
“You can have mine, I’m not that hungry,” he said and picked up his icedtte.
As I took the te and ate his breakfast, the hair on the back of my neck raised. Even through hisughter and generosity, I could sense
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that Alexander was still angry with me aboutst night. As we continued to talk, he made littlements that made me aware that he thought I had taken advantage of the situationst night and that I didn’t want to take responsibility for it.
Shame washed over me as we finished our meal. It felt like there was an ocean of misunderstanding separating Alexander and me, and I had no idea how to bridge the gap.
*Author*
A couple of tables over, Ava, Richard, and Aiden were watching Olivia and Alexander intently. Gai had joined them, and the three had quickly exined the situation to her.
“They look so cute together,” Ava said, relieved that Ethan had left in a huff, and now Olivia and Alexander could enjoy their breakfast together.
But Gai didn’t share her optimism. Inwardly, she was worried that the two might have a falling out soon after all the challenges that they have facedtely.
“I can see the doubt in your eyes, Gai,” Richard said. “But don’t have too little fish in our boss. Alexander is a generous man, and he deserves someone as kind as Olivia.” He paused, and arge smile bloomed across his face. “Honestly, Alexander is one of the best people I’ve ever met.”
Ava turned to him and scoffed. “Damn, has Alexander brainwashed you that easily? Are you like the president of his fan club now?”
*Olivia*
Things between Alexander and me became so awkward that I had to get up in the middle of the meal. “I’m full,” I announced abruptly. “I’m
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going to, um, take a shower.”
“Olivia, I…”
Before he could finish his sentence, I was racing out of the crowded restaurant, my skin flushed, and all the passive–aggressivements he had made during our meal bouncing around my head. I was sick of men right now. First, Ethan had to give me a hard time first thing in the morning, and now Alexander wanted to make thinly veiledments about how I had used himst night.
When I entered the elevator, I leaned against the cold steel and crossed my arms. I needed a break from everyone. Back in my hotel room, I quickly undressed for a shower. The warm spray did a good job unknotting my muscles. But as Ithered my body withvender- scented body wash, all I could think of was Alexander’s warm hands roaming my skinst night. I blushed and leaned my head against the cool tile of the shower. How had I let my life get soplicated? I hade to Ld to catch Chloe, and I’d made little progress on that front. Then, I ate dinner with my boss and ended the night by making out with him.
What the hell had I been thinking?
After I rinsed off and threw on the first clean clothes I could hunt down, I walked out of the bathroom and almost ran into Ava.
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