Chapter 47

Alexia's POV.

"I didn't think you would be waiting," I said and stood by the pool hands folded, watching him play with the water.

"You thought I was bluffing?" He asked and I nodded. "I never bluff."

"Yeah, I can see that now." I tried not to let my eyes drift to his chest or even anywhere other than his face but even his face is a distraction.

"Join me, will you?" He asked.

I shook my head. "I don't know how to swim."

"That is fine. I can teach you besides the pool is not deep. You can stand in it." He said.

"No, I am not getting into that. I don't plan to stay for long I just came here to tell..."

"Get in the pool, Alexia." He ordered leaving no room for argument.

"But..."

"Just get in. We can't talk when you are standing that far away." He said.

I didn't point out the fact that he could come out of the pool and we will be able to hold our conversation. Instead, I untied my kimono and dropped it. I could feel Nathaniel's eyes following my every movement like a hawk. When I