Page 16 of Perfect Guy

Canaan: I don’t care if she does. She isn’t in a place to question my romantic life considering she hid her relationship with Brayden. Or tried to… LOL The MC also ratted her out

Madelyn: Focus! Not funny

I can’t help but chuckle to myself. He has a point there.

Canaan: It’s a little funny

Madelyn: Ugh fine I’ll admit it is

Canaan: I told you the other night where I stand. I like you and I know you’re not some random hookup.

I stare at his words, contemplating them. Do I like him, too? Yeah. I’ve spent more time with him recently because of work, and I know that’s changed our dynamic.

Canaan: You’re making me sweat by not responding

I bite my smile and shake my head before sipping my coffee. With this surprise, I left it to the side. A message from Alana comes in, but I don’t open it.

Madelyn: You’re not the kind to sweat because a girl doesn’t text you back

Canaan: But you’re not just any girl. One, you’re a woman. Two, you’re special

Madelyn: I’m rolling my eyes at that line

Canaan: How’s this then?

Nothing comes in for a few seconds, but I see the bubbles where he’s typing, so I wait impatiently. I’m surprised to see the long message that comes in.

Canaan: You make me sweat. You’re not some stranger I met at a bar (and despite what you think, I’m not a manwhore). You’re someone I’ve always known, and now I can appreciate your beauty and heart. We both had to grow up (me more than you) and now could be a time to explore this. I also know I have my work cut out with you, but I’ve always been determined and a hard worker. I’m not afraid of getting my hands dirty or digging deep until I prove myself to you.

I read his words over and over again, eyebrows furrowing and lifting.

Canaan: We’ll talk more about this later. I gotta get back to work but feel free to write to me *wink emoji*

I’m still stunned, trying to find the right response. I’ve definitely developed an attraction to Canaan.

Do I want to see what it’d feel like to be on the receiving end of his attention? Of course.

Am I scared? A little.

Have I ever let fear hold me back? Never.

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