She had never meant anything to him
Until she meant everything to him
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Sylvia Hale is ready to start a new life. Finally, she is in Merlac University, away from all the trauma she's experienced. She decides it's time to stop being miserable an...
My heart was racing. As fast as a man being chased by a cheetah. Or the other way around. It didn't really matter.
All I knew was that Brady touched me. My skin tingled. I brought my hand up to my upper arm. Rubbing the part softly, I wondered what I had done to deserve this. I never wanted any of this. Even though I could never deny my attraction to him. I took a deep breath. And began running towards the cafe.
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The cafe was small with a brown roof. There were almost nonexistent human beings in it. I was glad. I wasn't in the mood for new people. Becca ordered some coffee for all of us. Except me of course. I loved coffee, but couldn't drink so much in a matter of hours.
As they waited for Rebecca to return with their orders, I found myself looking up at the hazel eyed man. I could see his face so clearly now. His jaw as sharp as a model. Dark brown hair that only curled around the ears.
Goddammit. Was everyone here so gorgeous? I felt like a racoon stuck in a group of peacocks. The guy was huge. My neck strained looking up at his face. I stepped back. His face showed no emotion whatsoever. It sent chills down my spine. Not in the Brady way though. He spoke nothing.
So I decided to ask.
" Hi. um, I didn't really catch your name." I hoped that was the right thing to say. His whole body was just so intimidating that all I wanted to do was scutter away in fear. He looked down at me.
" James." His voice was deeper and huskier than Brady's. I almost shivered, but managed a small nod. The corner of his mouth slightly tilted up, seeing the effect he had on me. Did he think it was desire? It wasn't. I kept my eye contact and, again, it was like we were having a staring contest.
Last time with Brady, I lost.
This time though, I won. I smiled proudly and patted myself silently on the back.
As he turned, I almost saw a smile on his face.
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We all sat down on a table in the far corner of the cafe.
I sat beside Rebecca and she flung her hand across my shoulders. As if it was a normal thing. Sadness trickled in my throat. The only person that could do that to me had been Nova. I feared that she was disappearing now.
I understood moving on meant new things and leaving old things behind. But sometimes there are people in your life that stay. No matter how far. Tears threatened to fall. I controlled them. I always did.
When Brady came back, he sat his butt down on the chair right next to me. I didn't realize it had been empty until he sat.
