Chapter 12

"Pretty stranger" His voice was like a slik. Easily liquifying me. "You look stunning."

Just from inhaling his intoxicating scent and hearing the word that came out from his mouth, I only had one thought. How could we just be friends? I stood up abruptly, causing him to take a step back. The top of my head barley reach his collarbone. I was face to face with his seemingly ripped chest that was covered by his shirt. Swallowing harshly, it took everything in me to pull my gaze away.

"I-think this was a mistake, "I told him, wrangling my hands nervously. The smile fell from his face, and I mentally punched myself in the gut. I'm an awful woman for taking away his smile.

"Did I say something wrong?' his tone dipped with concern. I shook my head. Shaking no, and then nodding yes, and then no again. "Rose, you're giving me mixed signals here.

"I'm sorry I blurted out. "I-I-I'm just nervous. You make me nervous. "I said, taking a peek at him through my lashes before looking down on my hands