I'm Taking your Everything
I simply showed him the side of me that had been hidden for years—the intelligent, thoughtful, and independent woman I had become.
After about half an hour, I saw Elise looking for him across the room. When her eyes landed on us, her smile froze, and her steps quickened. I knew it was time to step back, to leave a good impression without crossing the line.
“I think I have taken enough of your time, Luciano,” I said softly, stepping back slightly. “I do not want to keep you from your companion. It was a pleasure speaking with you.”
“Please, do not go,” he said, almost before he realized it. Then he corrected himself, though his voice still held warmth. “I mean… it is a pleasure to talk to you
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