Page 16 (1/2)

I lifted , "Is that what you came here to tell me? Because I’m not really sure what to do with that, handsoht-stands as a woured that And no, that’s not what I caise to you for acting like a prick today I was in the middle of a shit of a day, and Josie kno to push oddamn, she can push me to places that make me act like an asshole, and I’m sorry for that"

"I can appreciate that And I can totally understand how a bad day affects you because I’ve been having a few of those lately, too" I paused before saying, "Apology accepted"

He see his drink

"Do you always use your words so economically?" I asked, a little frustrated because I was the kind of woman who liked conversation

He finished off his drink and then gave me his eyes God, those eyes were full of secrets and depth and hurt I was sure of it Soe Perhaps it was the way he watched you – as if he was always assessing a threat – or maybe it was the way he held himself back – not only his words, but he also held his body as if he didn’t want to get too close; didn’t want to get burned "I’ve never met a woman like you You’re like this odd combination of all woman – in the way you seem to suffer from female insecurities that, in my opinion, aren’t warranted, and in the way you have this sexy-as-fuck way you ot this other side where you speak with honesty in a way a lot of wo my breath aith his own honesty

I smiled "So that would be a "no" in answer to my previous question"

The corners of histo smile, but he didn’t Instead, he simply said, "Correct Sometimes I have a lot to say, but not often Mostly, I find people aren’t interested so much in what other people have to say; they’re more interested in the sound of their own voice, and only want to hear yours if you’re agreeing hat they’re saying"

I grinned "For the record, handsome, I like the sound of your voice more than the sound of my own, so feel free to talk as much as you want around me I’m all ears"

He stared at me "Fuck"

I cocked ood ‘fuck’ rather than a bad one, shall I?"

He raked his fingers through his hair and grimaced "I’et used to hi me that

He’s already told you he doesn’t date