Page 33 of The Enemy's Daughter

“Of course. We’re more than fine.” Right now she really needed to create some space between them so that she could figure out what the hell was wrong with her. “I just want to go and see if I can find something for you.”

“You’re going to buy me a present?”

“You got it.” She winked at him, and stepped away moving toward a jewelry store. There was something she wanted to get him, and she needed space. Never had she been so jealous of someone else.

She was beautiful.

You’re not.

Staring at the abundant display of jewelry, Bella kept thinking about Blue, and finally, she caught sight of the perfect watch. It was gold, and expensive, but it would go with his business suits.

She asked the man behind the counter if she could look, and once she had a feel, and was happy, she purchased the gift. Other than her father, this was the first gift she had ever bought a man.

Did it mean something?

Did it have to mean something?

All of her past boyfriends had ended their relationship before Christmas. She was used to being along this time of year, apart from visits with her friend and Rebecca.

Once the box was beautifully wrapped, she made her way outside, and found Blue with a few bags of his own. “I’m ready to head home now, if you want. I’ve got what I need today.”

“We’re still going shopping this weekend.”

“I’m going to get you into the Christmas spirit if you like it or not.” She chuckled. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she pressed her body against him.

“I like this side of you,” he said, grabbing her ass.

“Oh, mister, I like this side of you, too.” She kissed his lips. “Right now, I’m starving. Take me home, and I’ll feed the two of us.”

He grabbed her hand, and she got a thrill as he locked their fingers together.

Stop comparing.

It was hard for her not to. Her other boyfriends didn’t want to be seen with her, and if they went out in public, they never stayed too close. Blue held her, kissed her, and claimed her for others to see.

Her heart started to pound, and she really didn’t want to think about her feelings right now. One week of knowing a guy, and she truly believed she was falling in love with him.

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