Page 19 of Seductive Heat

Me: You like Bewitched?

Helene: Where were we last weekend? Magic, baby! Don't get me started on the Charmed ones

Me: I want to marry you

Helene: I have to go. Are you going to yoga tonight?

Me: I wouldn't miss it

Helene: See you there!

I actually had forgotten all about yoga, but if I get to see her that is a plus for me. I'll have to leave earlier to get changed, but a new excitement has started in my belly. I can't wait to see her.

Gathering my mat and towel, I look to the front to see where Helene is. I'm completely drenched in sweat, and I'm dreading her asking to go somewhere else, like her favorite frozen yogurt place. I wait near the front desk and then see her smiling face. That'll never get old. She's a beauty and practically radiates light.

"You waited for me."

"I'd like to spend some time with you, but it should have been before I almost got drowned in sweat back there."

"Maybe we could go to your place and you can shower and change. I'm in the mood to spend some time with you."

"Really? I'd love that. So you didn't bring your car?"

"No, my sister dropped me off. Your background check came back clean."

"Well, that's a relief. Not that I was worried."

"Of course not." She says, a naughty glint in her eyes.

We get into the car, and I drive towards where my building is situated. Instead of building a house like Max and Erik did, I invested in an apartment with a view of the sea. It's large and spacious, and I love it. Problem is, I want to share all that luxury with someone. Someone like the amazing woman that's sitting beside me.

"Wow, this is an amazing area to live in. The club must be doing well."

"It is, actually. We're going to open another branch soon."

I park my car and open the passenger door for her, extending my hand. She takes it, and I bring her up to the penthouse. Her eyes are huge and curious and she can't seem to be able to close her mouth. Wait till you own half of this, missy.

"If I lived in a place like this, I wouldn't leave. For anything. I'd work from home, get my meals delivered, total The Net vibe."

"If I order dinner, can you get it when it comes? I want to shower and change."

"Of course, I'll pretend I'm the mistress of the house. Do I need to pay anything?" she asks.

"No, I'll pay online. Make yourself at home. There's some wine in the fridge."

I leave Helene and bring up an app to order us Chinese food. Then I duck into the bathroom and into the shower. The water feels great against my body, but I wish it was Helene instead of water. I have to be careful. I'm full of all the feels for this woman, and I don't want to damage our relationship in any way.

The shower was invigorating and I put on some sweats and a t-shirt. The ladies love the grey sweats, right? I should put on some blue jeans. I change my mind several times and end up back in the grey sweats. I'll chance it and hope they don’t offend her. When I come out of my bedroom, I find Helene sitting in the living room with a glass of wine. She's checking out her social media.

"I hope you don't mind me tagging you in the picture of your amazing view. My friends are going to be jealous that I'm sitting here."

"Are your friends teachers from the school?"

"Actually, no. These are my besties from the hospital. I haven't really gotten close to the teachers at school."

"Because you're going to go back?"

She lowers her phone and looks down. I've never seen her this way. It's almost as if she's grieving something.

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