what had gotten into me lately, letting things slide, carrying h

as asking he

tated at myself. Whatever this was

door pulled me

ng," she said, stan

ened my jacket, an

I stepped inside. Everyone stood. I waved them bac

see, Lewis," a

oom and spotted Tony B

an old classmat

d to Priynka. "

tant" I s

ng back in his ch

nd turned back

the way his gaze lingered on her.

y's lingering glances at Priynka gnawed at me. Every time she jott

was he even here? His family has shares with the company but still the gu

Carl's voice snapped

my throa

odels for the new product launc

h for me to hear. "Unless your assistant plans

sharp enough to c

voice steady. "We'll work with a professional

Priynka. "Still, you could give the models some com

htly as I draped it over her shoulders, covering the bare skin her dress revealed. Then, as an af

ll uncomfor

opic," I said, s

nothing more. For the rest of the meeting, I ke

filed out, except Priynka. I leaned against th

an end "You're com

mid motio

d, pushing off the

ut

ut waiting for her to argue, I g

the curious glances from employees. I held

s greeted us as we sat down. "What can I get for

Priynka, ignoring the waitress's s

me, confused. "

it," I said, lean

ed slightly when she found something funny. The way she devoured her food-completel

on my face?" she ask

ft cheek," I

at it. "Di

ead. "Nope.

frustration,

chuckle. "I've got better

er eyes. "You'

ith me," I coun

n front of her house. She turned to me, a little more

her walk inside b

e, the silence felt heavier than u

itation, that I wasn't done wi

nka'

silence was thick, almost suffocating, a stark contrast to the heated exchange we'd just had. I

the bed. I still couldn't believe h

e but he was no match to Lewis. There was something about the way Lewis comma

oring. Mind numbingly boring. I needed a distraction, something to shake off the tension.

out my phone, swiped it open

rita

elody fill the room, swaying my hips as I peele

ent of vanilla filling the air as I ran it across my body. My thoughts drifted mostly back to him. H

around my damp hair and tying a robe around my body.

ould I wear this? Or that? No, definitely not too casual. This?

fishnet underlay and a silver-studded bra top. Perfect. Ju

ore adding a smoky touch to my eyes. A swipe of red lipstick s

ker encircled my neck, adding a touch of rebellion, and I finished the look with kn

ttle fun," I murmured, grabbing m

chanaz," I instructed, leaning back against

me whole. The atmosphere was electric..bodies swaying, laughter bubbling

ting the dance floor. My body moved effortlessly to the beat, hips rol

me, his smooth dance moves catching my

uted over the music, his b

ile. My body matched his rhythm perfectly, the

verything

off guard. He staggered backward, c

sped, shock fl