The Hill House

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“Alright people, gather your stuff, we’ll be there in ten.” Jacob announced and we all sat straighter.

I was now seated beside Maisie who nudged my elbow, “Hey, we are going to have so much fun. Aren’t we.”

Since the gas station when I had confessed my feelings to Maisie, it had lifted a weight from my heart. I was relieved.

All the time I had spent with Xavier, I had seen how he kept women at a distance. From his receptionist to his clients who were all interested in him. He never cared.

But he had brought me into his home. He had allowed me a side of himself I was sure that no one had seen and I knew that it had to be special.

Suddenly a thought came into my mind and I had to share it with Maisie, “When we get there, I’ll tell you something.”

“About you-know-how?” Maisie asked, excitedly.

This girl was more excited about my love life than me.

I nodded and she gasped.

True to his word, Jacob pulled up in the driveway of a gorgeous mansion sitting snuggly in the