Chapter 21

C H A P T E R 2 1 : S E X U A L T E N S I O N

E L L A S T A N F O R D

Ella watched him as her boss looked around her apartment. Albeit it was less luxurious than other places her boss had probably gone to, she was not ashamed of it. It was warm and cozy and most importantly, she had paid for it with each dime she had earned. All by herself. She was proud of it. This was the place where she could curl up at the end of a long day.

“Nice place,” said Javier after a while.

“T-thanks.” She was a little taken aback by his comment and realized that he was being nice. Unsure whether that would mean he would stay the night or not, she put her bag on the small table by coat hanger and walked further into her apartment. “Do you want any drink?” she offered.

“No. Thank you.”

“Um, okay. Then let me get you some blankets.” She headed into her bedroom and rustled up a few blankets and one spare pillow. With her arms full of linen, she walked back into the livingroom and shortly came i