Page 129 of Callan

“Whenever I feel lonely,” he says, and I look around the room.

“You have nothing to worry about,” he tosses at me before asking me what I want to drink.

“Water for me.”

“You’re not serious,” he says, and I shift my focus to him.

“I’m not used to drinking when I’m going out.”

“I’ll take you home.”

Our eyes stay locked for a few seconds before he signals to the bartender.

“A raspberry Martini for her. And whiskey neat for me.”

A man slides next to him, and they talk while we wait for our drinks.

They arrive quickly, and mine is delicious.

He orders me a second one, and I’m getting more outgoing, talking to the bartender, laughing at Callan’s jokes, and not minding the people he’s talking to.

His hand rests on my thigh at some point, and shockwaves of need sweep through me.

What was he thinking taking my hand and putting it on his package?

The thought that I touched him and now I’m sitting next to him, checking him out with lustful eyes, makes me hornier than I was.

His fine clothes speak of money, while his confidence suggests he is used to getting what he wants.That makes me appreciate him even more for respecting my wishes.

With that being said, spending the night with him will end up being a major headache anyway. The hangover will be atrocious, and I might forever be hooked on him.

His attention goes to the men next to him when I pull my phone out and, with nothing better to do, text Kayla.

Me: You won’t believe this. I’m in Manhattan, having drinks with my new friend.

I ponder whether to send the message before tapping the screen and setting my phone face down on the counter. I barely peel my hand away when it dings with a message.

I flip it over and read Kayla’s message.

Kayla: With that man?

I pick it up and type.

Me: Yes.

She answers right away.

Kayla: Pictures, please. I need to see him.

I glance at Callan, who’s talking to his friends.

Me: He’s busy right now.

A few seconds pass.

Kayla: Snap a picture anyway. Even if it’s only a little part of him.

Laughing emojis trail her words.

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