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"Melissa, we didn't have sex."
"Yeah right."
I needed to change the topic before it got any more awkward. "Thanks for covering for me about James."
"Well, have you talked to him? You really do need to clear the air before you move forward with Tyler. It's only fair to both of them."
"I know, I know. I'm going to."
"When?"
I sighed. I didn't want to think about Professor Hunter. "I'll do it this weekend."
"So how about Tyler's six pack?"
I laughed. "He is sexy, isn't he?"
"I couldn't stop staring. Sorry, awkward."
Temptation - Chapter 41
Saturday
Professor Hunter had sent me a few more texts asking to meet with me. But I couldn't see him. I had never been so angry with someone in my life. I opened up my email and clicked on the one from Professor Hunter. Maybe I could end this through email. I reread what he had written.
Subject: Our discussion isn't over
Penny,
I wish you wouldn't always feel so compelled to argue with me. I told you that I have done some things in my past that I regret. I am not withholding information from you to be spiteful. I'm doing it to protect you. If you will allow me to come talk to you, I can explain.
-James
I forgot how angry his email had made me. He was so full of himself. I quickly wrote back to him.
Subject: Trying to Protect Me?
Professor Hunter,
I thought that I was naive, but I believe that description fits you better. I don't think that I'm the woman in your life that you should be protecting.
-Penny
There. I felt better already. I pressed send. It was cowardly to hide behind my computer, but I didn't have the guts to do it in person. It didn't take long before my computer dinged, signaling that I had a new email.
Subject: You're the Only Woman in My Life
Penny,
I'm not sure what you think you know about me. But I can tell you that I'm falling for you. There is no woman in my life that is more important to me. It's you. I'm coming over now.
-James
Why was I smiling right now? I bit my lip. Yes, his words were sweet, but he was lying. He was treating me like a child. I wasn't the only woman in his life. I was theotherwoman! I quickly typed out my response.
Subject: Don't You Dare
Professor Hunter,
