Tower of Love

Chapter Seven

 I almost laughed at the thought. What was wrong with me? Why was I thinking too much and too far?

Do I want a commitment?

Maybe, but not right now. 

Alright. I'm talking to myself. 

And the sun was finally gone, replaced my a starry night. I was feeling a bit hungry and I didn't what was taking Mom so long. I needed food. When my stomach grumbled, that was when I fished out my phone from my slacks pocket. I wanted to call Mom. Just when I was about to tap on the call button, there was suddenly a knock on the door. 

I didn't stand up right away. I just sat there for a while because I was curious. If that was Mom, she didn't have to knock. Who would that be?

Sighing, I stood up from my chair and walked to the door and opened it only to see the woman that was running in my mind for days now. 

"Aiden." Her smile made my heart ache all of a sudden. 

When I finally got out of my shocked state, I smiled back at her. "Sheena." Her smile got even wider, making her look so cute. "What are you doing here?" We were so close that I could smell her rose and vanilla scent. So pleasant. 

She scratched the side of her head, making her even look cuter. Her cheeks were tinted with cute pink. "I came to visit. I'm worried about Mr. Smith. Is he okay?" And then she closed her eyes, moving her head to the side. She looked so uneasy. 

Instead, I asked her, "Are you okay?" 

Her eyes snapped open as she looked to me. I saw her swallow before smiling. "Yes, I'm fine. Look. I brought fruits." She suddenly held the basket to her front all of a sudden, hitting my chest. 

I hissed at the pain. I regretted making the sound because her eyes widened in worry, dropping the basket of fruits on the floor and touched my chest in panic, but she was so gentle. "I'm so sorry." She groaned. "I didn't mean it, I swear. Does it hurt so bad? Mr. Smith, please say something."

I didn't know what to say. I was kept watching her. I was taking back my words. I didn't regret it. The moment she out her hands over my white shirt-clad chest, I almost lost it. I just froze all of a sudden, eyes not blinking. Our bodies were almost touching. Good thing, I was leaning my back on the door or else I might fall. I might fall for this lovely woman. 

And then, she looked up. We locked eyes and everything around us just stopped. I got lost in her beautiful dark brown orbs. Her fingers on my chest suddenly flinched. She seemed to realize the situation so she took a step back only to step on the basket. 

It felt like a slow motion. I came forwards to catch her because she fell. My hands went to wrap around her waist and pulled her to my chest. Physical contact. It was a must, though. But damn, our lips touched a second because of my quick response and the sudden body contact. Her eyes widened and I wasn't sure is she felt it too, but it was there. The sparks. 

Fast forward, I didn't realize her hands were on my shoulders until she lifted them off me and forced herself away from me. The feeling of her soft figure pressed against my hard one was still there. 

She cleared her throat and smiled apologetically. "I'm sorry. I was being clumsy."

I chuckled. "It's okay."

There was silence again and we just stared into each other eyes. Her chest was heaving up and down. On the other hand, I was trying to calm myself down. I was holding my breath. The tension was there. We both knew it. There was sexual tension until someone had to ruin it. 

"Son? Sheena? What are you two doing here outside?" 

- End of the Chapter-

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Hey, there. It has been a very long time, I know. Life has been very busy lately. I'm spending much time on Caleb and Khloe's story, Unforgotten Desire. Please try to check it out on Dreame website app or app. Visit my profile, Ashira Scarlet and follow me. I also want to finish Giving In and I'll try to spare some time to update this story. Thank you for the patience. I appreciate it. 

Xoxo,

Ashira/Christine

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UNFORGOTTEN DESIRE

He was fine...

She was fine...

Until it happened. 

Life for CALEB SCOTT ANDERSON, a 24-year old guy, has always been perfect until he lost both his parents at a young age. He has to strive hard for him and his 12-year old brother, CALLUM. In order to make ends meet and continue his college education, he works on multiple jobs. One of those is helping his uncle CHUCK, a machinist, at a car repair shop where he meets KHLOE EVANS, a 21-year old fashion designer and the one and only daughter of ROBERT, the major stockholder of Evans Company Inc. and SOPHIA EVANS, a famous fashion designer. 

Caleb knows better than to be involved with Khloe. But he just can't let the woman who he has admired from afar slip from his sight. He just can't let the woman who helped him try to save his parents walk away. Fate was against him because Khloe left that night without leaving a word.

What if they'll meet again? How will they face each other? Sparks will ignite and the unforgotten desire will be awakened.

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