Page 11 of Plea
I would never get enough of those eyes.
So shiny. So honest. So pure.
“I’m not a cheater,” I blurted.
He smiled. “I’m not either.”
“But your girl…”
“We technically aren’t in a committed relationship, but truthfully, we’re locked in enough for me to not take you up to your home and do what I’ve been thinking about doing since I first laid eyes on you.”
“Glad we’re on the same page,” I admitted breathlessly, “because if we were cheaters, I’d let you do what I’ve been wanting you to do since I first laid eyes on you.”
When he stepped forward, I held my breath. His smile was sexy before he licked his lips, lowered himself, and placed a kiss on my forehead. His kiss there felt different. It felt pure. It felt like care. Like love.
“Have a good night, Venus.”
“You too.”
I stared at him as he walked away, unable to take my eyes off him until he was out of the revolving doors. With a sigh, I turned and entered my code into the elevator. My heart and mind were in complete war with my body. Regardless of how much I wanted this man and how much chemistry we had, I knew I’d done the right thing. I just… hoped I didn’t regret it in the morning.
The Next Morning
A smile remainedon my face the entire time I got ready to meet my sisters for brunch. Last night, I took my makeup off, showered, and went right to bed. By the time I woke up, they’d had a whole conversation about me and Carson amongst themselves. I was too tickled at the exchange, but I told them we could meet and talk today. As happy as I was, my smile faded when I made it downstairs and saw Trevor in the lobby. I was so upset with him for missing the party that I’d temporarily taken him off my approved list. Blocking his number didn’t feel like a big enough punishment.
My eyes rolled as I walked past him, but he grabbed my arm and pulled me into him. The more I wiggled and tried to free myself, the tighter he held me.
“Please don’t be mad at me. I tried my hardest to get Ernestine to reschedule, but yesterday was the only day he was willing to meet. That was potentially a billion dollar client, bae. I couldn’t miss that meeting. Not for anything.” When I didn’t respond, he continued. “I came here as soon as my flight landed this morning, but you took me off your list. I went home and took a quick nap before showering and coming back. Can we please go upstairs and talk? I want to hear all about the party.”
With a tired sigh, I pushed his arms from around my waist. “Quite frankly, Trevor, the party was a be there moment. I don’t really want to talk about it.”
“Okay, that’s fair. Where are you headed?”
“To brunch.”
“Can I join you?”
I didn’t mean for my face to scrunch up the way it did, but I felt the scowl as it formed. “I’m good. Why don’t you go home and get some rest?”
“Are you dismissing me?”
Chuckling, I shook my head. “I’m trying to leave. My sisters are waiting for me, and I don’t want to be late.”
“I feel like you’re upset with me.” He frowned as his head tilted. “Who gave you that necklace?”
My fingers absently caressed the choker. It had to be four or five carats, and I still couldn’t believe Carson had given it to me.
“A friend.”
“What friend?”
“You don’t know him.”
He laughed and swirled his tongue over his cheek. “Him? You accepting gifts from random men now, Venus?”
“He wasn’t a random man. Had you been at the party last night, you would have been able to meet him.”
“Oh, so we’re back on that now?”
