ISABELLAWill it make me happy if he kissed me? The answer should be obvious–no–but why did I hesitate? Why did my heart skip a beat and pick up? That doesn't mean anything, I tried to tell myself. It means nothing at all. “No?” Alexander asked, his head tilted mockingly. “You lie so beautifully, Isabella.”“You’re so full of yourself,” I said, still trying to save face. “What makes you think I want to kiss you?”He stared at me, his eyes moving from my eyes to my lips and back again. He leaned in slowly, his eyes fixed on my lips now, his lips parting. I swallowed, closing my eyes and holding my breath.And then, “Nothing,” he whispered. He pulled away, leaving me standing, and moved back to his desk. I opened my eyes. “I have work to do,” he said as he sat. “Kindly leave.”This time, I wasted no time leaving. I left with hurried steps, my face burning hot. Damn that man. Damn him to hell. I moved to my room, but then I noticed eyes on me. I turned left, towards the staircase, a
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