Page 84 of Tell Me Everything
“You're leaving? I had plans for us.”
This was the second time they'd been interrupted. Alex wasn't one to believe in signs, but it was clear that the timing wasn’t right yet.
“I think we should wait a little longer.”
Elena was about to retaliate, then thought better of it. She frowned. How could she be so adorable? Or how could he be so in awe when all she did was breathe?
“Didn't you say you wanted to be with me?”
“Being with you is more than sex, darling. I can wait.”
Elena dropped a kiss on his cheek before returning to her suitcase.
“Good answer, though you're still staying with me tonight. That's not negotiable.”
“The lady is demanding.”
She winked at him teasingly. “You better get used to it if you want to be with her.”
Since Elena had come into his life, those dark days he'd grown accustomed to had become brighter. Was this fate? If so, fate was a woman, and her name was Maura.
Chapter 28
Alex
“Are you serious?”
“What?”
“Love, we're going to a party. Your outfit will stand out.”
Elena was wearing a denim skirt and a V-shaped sweater in fine white wool. She glanced at her reflection in the mirror, but saw nothing wrong with it.
“I don't see the problem with this outfit.”
This style suited her perfectly. As always, no matter what she wore, Elena had an elegance that was all her own. It was also the first time she'd worn clothes that didn't hide her scar. For that reason alone, Alex wished she'd kept that skirt on. But he felt nauseous thinking about the hands that might touch her.
“I'll choose your outfit.”
Alex headed for the wardrobe to choose something else, but Elena blocked his path. The dancer crossed her arms in front of her chest, pouting.
“No, thanks! I'll keep my clothes.”
“You don't want to go to this kind of party wearing a skirt. Please.”
Seeing Elena give in, Alex rummaged through her wardrobe. He found a pair of skinny jeans with lots of holes and tossed it on the bed. Continuing his search, he saw a black lace crop top with oriental motifs, and knew it was perfect.
“Now change.”
Elena looked at her new outfit sceptically. Finally, she grabbed her clothes and left. After what seemed like an eternity, she reappeared. Her make-up was simple, consisting of a cat eye and red lips. Yet that little bit of extra colour made her lookeven more elegant, and just as seductive. Her lace top offered a plunging view of her cleavage, and Alex didn't know where to look. This was going to be an awfully long evening. Elena was beautiful, and he was about to launch her into a sea of hungry sharks.
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Elena
“I still don't get why you insisted on this outfit. It’s not like I was planning on hooking up tonight.”
Alex chuckled, opening his car door for me to sit down. As always, he was the perfect gentleman. In the back of my mind, I was plotting the death of the person who invented skinny jeans. My pants were so tight I could hardly move.
