CHAPTER 36: JACK

In approximately two days, this relationship should be over.

But it wouldn't be. I couldn't see myself letting her go now.

Ever since we returned from Vegas, we had been together almost constantly. It was as if me realizing I was in love with her had changed everything.

She had changed, too, though. She laughed more now. She smiled more. Sandra had a little light in her eyes that wasn't there before.

She pressed a soft kiss to my lips, and I circled her waist with my arms, pulling her in closer to me. She squealed a little and placed her hands on my shoulders to steady herself. Her fingers dug in, and it made me pull her closer. Her knees bent, and I opened my legs so she could rest them on the chair. She did, and I slid my hands down to her hips.

“Can I help you?” I pulled back slightly and smiled at her. Her eyes fluttered open, and she nodded, pulling the corner of her top lip into her mouth. “What is it, Angel?”

“Let’s dance." She straightened, taking my hands from her hips and li