Olivia felt a torrent of heat and desire flood through her, an overwhelming craving for Reuben unlike anything she had ever experienced. Their kiss had ignited something deep within her, a yearning she couldn't ignore.Suddenly, Reuben broke the kiss, and Olivia could still feel the warmth of his breath brushing against her cheek. "Reuben," she whispered, her voice barely audible as she instinctively arched her back, longing to close the distance between them. She opened her eyes just enough to catch a glimpse of him gazing down at her, his expression brimming with passion and intensity. His hands gripped her firmly, anchoring her in place, for her legs felt like jelly beneath her."Perfect." A voice interrupted, pulling Olivia out of her reverie. It was John, providing an unwanted reminder that they were not alone. Reuben gradually withdrew from Olivia, his eyes reflecting astonishment and heat at the sudden intrusion. Olivia gasped, realizing that his eyes had shifted to a striki
Reuben couldn't remain there any longer. Whenever his body succumbed to illness, his abilities tended to spiral out of control.With all the self-control he could muster, Reuben rushed back into the building. He had to get Olivia out of there before he acted on his baser instincts.Leaving her behind might have been the safest option, but the thought nagged at him. She didn’t know anyone in this place. Reuben couldn’t abandon her like that.The moment his eyes landed on her, an overwhelming urge to claim her washed over him, intensified by the intoxicating scent that surrounded her.Fighting against the primal need surging within him, he grasped Olivia's hand firmly. “We need to get going, now.” he insisted.“John, I need to see the doctor. We can talk tomorrow.” Reuben managed to say as he hurriedly left the building.“Is everything alright?” Olivia asked, concern lacing her voice as soon as Reuben started the car.Reuben nodded. “I’m just coming down with a slight fever. I’ll drop y
Olivia stood there in tense silence, anticipating the explosion she felt was inevitable. In that fleeting moment, she noticed something about Melissa that caught her completely off guard.Melissa's eyes transformed into a piercing blue, reminiscent of sharp ice cubes glaring directly at Olivia.Olivia gasped, uncertainty washing over her. This change indicated that Melissa shared an ability with Reuben – the ability to alter the color of her eyes. This revelation meant that whatever Reuben was, Melissa was likely one of them as well. It suddenly made sense why both Reuben and Melissa possessed otherworldly beauty; perhaps it ran deep in their lineage. However, it also implied that Melissa knew far more about Reuben than Olivia could ever hope to understand. A twinge of jealousy ignited within Olivia, but she swiftly suppressed it.The sooner she accepted that a relationship with Reuben was out of reach, the faster she could begin to move on. But could she truly reconcile with the i
Olivia instantly paled at the mention of Melissa. Her reaction told Reuben all he needed to know—Melissa must have said something to Olivia.Reuben stepped closer to her. "Did... did Melissa say something to you?" he asked, swallowing hard.Olivia's lips parted; she hadn't expected Reuben to bring that up."No," she whispered. "I just... told her about acting alongside you, and I don’t think you wanted her to know. If I caused you any problems. I'm sorry."Olivia's words warmed Reuben's heart. He couldn't remember the last time someone had shown such concern for him."Look at me," Reuben said softly. Olivia slowly followed his command, her eyes wide and innocent. "Melissa would have found out either way." he assured her.Although Olivia still appeared unconvinced, she nodded in understanding."We're getting late. Will you get dressed?" Reuben asked gently.Olivia offered a small smile and nodded. As she climbed the stairs, Reuben found it difficult to resist the temptation to admire h
Olivia could hear Melissa's piercing screams of Reuben's name behind them, and she braced herself for the inevitable headlines that would invade the entertainment news tomorrow.As they stepped outside near the parking lot, Melissa closed the distance between them with a fury that was palpable. "What the hell is wrong with you?" she shouted at Reuben. "You totally embarrassed me in front of all my friends!"Reuben released a deep breath, loosening his tie in frustration. "I wouldn't have had to act that way if you hadn't tried to humiliate Olivia. She did nothing to deserve that."Melissa narrowed her eyes, a challenge evident in her tone. "Is that really the reason, or is it because you were jealous that some guy was hitting on her?"Reuben's eyes hardened at her accusation. "I don't think I can do this anymore, Melissa. We’ve been having these arguments for years, and I’ve finally had enough. I care about you, but it’s best if we remain friends." The seriousness etched on his face
Reuben packed his car near Melissa's and got out to speak with her.Melissa was hanging on the side of her car. "I'm sure you are here to apologize." she said, dropping her purse into her car through the open window."Melissa," Reuben whispered. "please don't make this difficult for me. We've known each other even before we came here to Earth. You were the only woman in my life for the longest time. I care about you deeply." Reuben stepped closer to her and continued."But I no longer want a relationship with you. The woman I once knew is no longer there; you have changed. I have spoken to you about this multiple times, and you continued to dismiss it." Reuben said, looking Melissa in the eyes."I’ve tried to keep the relationship going for you. I have given you more than a year to try and make it work. I just can’t keep pretending that I want this when I don’t." Reuben concluded.Melissa gripped Reuben's arms and glared at him as though she just wanted to slap him. "You don’t mean th
Olivia couldn't explain it, but something deep within her told her that Reuben would leave her the moment she discovered his secret. Because of that, she preferred to let him live his life without interference.As she pondered this, a sound interrupted her thoughts—the unmistakable sound of a door closing. Was Reuben back home already? Olivia's heartbeat quickened at the mere thought of it being him.She tried to compose herself as she walked toward the door, excitement bubbling within her at the prospect of seeing him once more.Her heart stopped for a split second when she spotted Reuben just a few feet away. His eyes locked onto hers at the same moment, but within those familiar depths, she saw an overwhelming sadness that sent a wave of ache through her chest.What happened? Why did he look as though he had been completely defeated by something or someone? Olivia pondered to herself, her mind racing.She yearned to run into his arms, to hold him close and shield him from whatever
Reuben found himself captivated by Olivia as she gracefully descended the staircase, her long legs commanding his attention. It took considerable effort to tear his gaze away; the stairs seemed to stretch on interminably, a feeling he had never experienced before.As Olivia approached, Reuben instinctively closed his eyes, his body igniting with a rush of awareness at her proximity. He clenched his jaw, grappling with a wave of lustful thoughts that threatened to overwhelm him.“Are you ready?” Olivia whispered, her voice carrying an inviting tone that further stirred Reuben’s emotions.Once the evening concluded, he would need to make another appointment with the doctor. This reaction to Olivia was not typical, and he sensed that something deeper lay behind it.He couldn't recall anyone on his home planet being so infatuated with a woman. Even his parents, despite their affection, never displayed such overt adoration in his presence.“Yes,” Reuben replied, his voice sounding rough to
Olivia took a deep breath, trying to suppress the whirlwind of emotions bubbling within her. Jason had always been there for her, showering her with kindness and attention. He was sweet, dependable, and genuinely cared about her. But now, her heart seemed to play tricks on her, longing for Reuben, the very person who had been a constant source of torment before this surprising turn of events.With a trembling hand, she clicked on the message from Jason, fully aware that she needed to navigate her feelings carefully. She had to be honest with herself, and with Jason, about the internal conflict gnawing at her.The message read: "Hey Olivia! Just wanted to check in on you. I heard about everything that went down yesterday. I hope you’re okay. If you want to talk, let me know."Her mind raced. How could she explain that despite all of Jason’s kindness and how good he was to her, she couldn’t help but feel this magnetic pull towards Reuben? It felt disloyal, even though she hadn’t encoura
Olivia's heart felt like it was shattering all over again, fragments of doubt and fear threatening to consume her. She didn't want to believe Melissa, but the weight of uncertainty was too heavy to bear. Reuben, the man she loved, might truly be leaving her for someone else—someone from another world, another reality. As she stood frozen at the doorway, every second seemed like an eternity. The sound of Reuben's car pulling into the driveway had ignited a spark of desperation within her. She needed to confront him, to hear his voice and read his eyes, to determine once and for all what was real and what was false. The anxiety rushing through her veins made her feel vulnerable, exposed. When Reuben finally approached, his presence both soothed and terrified her. She could see the conflict in his eyes; he was battling with something he had yet to disclose. Did he know the gravity of the situation? Did he know the torment that was twisting Olivia's insides? His slow steps were like an
Reuben groaned out loud and squeezed the steering wheel tightly. "Stay away from me. That's going to help me much more than you think."He heard Olivia gasp and knew that he had just hurt her feelings, but he had no time to explain anything to her right now. Reuben was in too much pain, and it was already so hard for him to resist her. If Olivia was next to him, he wouldn’t be able to last much longer.As they pulled up to the parking lot, Olivia turned to Reuben, and he tried not to look at her, knowing she was far too tempting."I know I’m not your type and I always cause trouble for you. So I understand why you don't want to be with me. And I won’t ask that of you again." Olivia said in a broken voice that pierced his heart. "But there's just one thing I want to ask you: don't just ever leave. I don't care if we can't be together. It will suck knowing that I have these feelings for you that I can barely control, but what will hurt more is not having you by my side."Reuben went rig
Reuben had turned Olivia down yet again, but this time, she understood his reasons. He wasn't the same as her; he was different—much different. How could they ever be compatible when Reuben wasn't even human? There were things about him that Olivia might never grasp fully. Yet, despite this awareness, her body still craved him. Olivia still wanted Reuben. He was the first man with whom she had felt such a profound connection—not even with Jason at school or Jerry, her first boyfriend, who had somehow happened to be human.Olivia knew that just yesterday she had claimed she needed to move on, but today proved to be another battle. Her heart and mind were totally at odds, fighting against the very idea of detachment. It didn't help that Reuben was wearing a black t-shirt, accentuating his muscular arms. Did he even realize the effect he had on her? Who was she kidding? Any color would suit him—he was that undeniably good looking."We have another scene to shoot on set." Reuben informe
Should Olivia call for help? The thought crossed her mind, but she hesitated, not wishing to embarrass Reuben yet again. Such an outcry would undoubtedly make headlines, and Olivia wanted to avoid that at all costs. She had already done enough damage to his reputation, but if these men persisted, she might have no choice but to scream for assistance."Olivia?"At that moment, Olivia looked up and caught sight of Reuben. He paused, taking in the scene before him.His eyes began to glow—not the familiar golden hue Olivia had seen before, but a striking dark blue. It wasn't just Olivia who noticed; the men around them were equally startled."What the hell is he?" one of the men shouted in fear.Olivia gasped in horror as she watched the two men lift off the ground, seemingly suspended in mid-air with no one touching them.She turned to Reuben, her eyes wide, but rather than feeling frightened for her own safety, her concern shifted to him. Anyone could walk in and witness what was happen
Reuben found himself captivated by Olivia as she gracefully descended the staircase, her long legs commanding his attention. It took considerable effort to tear his gaze away; the stairs seemed to stretch on interminably, a feeling he had never experienced before.As Olivia approached, Reuben instinctively closed his eyes, his body igniting with a rush of awareness at her proximity. He clenched his jaw, grappling with a wave of lustful thoughts that threatened to overwhelm him.“Are you ready?” Olivia whispered, her voice carrying an inviting tone that further stirred Reuben’s emotions.Once the evening concluded, he would need to make another appointment with the doctor. This reaction to Olivia was not typical, and he sensed that something deeper lay behind it.He couldn't recall anyone on his home planet being so infatuated with a woman. Even his parents, despite their affection, never displayed such overt adoration in his presence.“Yes,” Reuben replied, his voice sounding rough to
Olivia couldn't explain it, but something deep within her told her that Reuben would leave her the moment she discovered his secret. Because of that, she preferred to let him live his life without interference.As she pondered this, a sound interrupted her thoughts—the unmistakable sound of a door closing. Was Reuben back home already? Olivia's heartbeat quickened at the mere thought of it being him.She tried to compose herself as she walked toward the door, excitement bubbling within her at the prospect of seeing him once more.Her heart stopped for a split second when she spotted Reuben just a few feet away. His eyes locked onto hers at the same moment, but within those familiar depths, she saw an overwhelming sadness that sent a wave of ache through her chest.What happened? Why did he look as though he had been completely defeated by something or someone? Olivia pondered to herself, her mind racing.She yearned to run into his arms, to hold him close and shield him from whatever
Reuben packed his car near Melissa's and got out to speak with her.Melissa was hanging on the side of her car. "I'm sure you are here to apologize." she said, dropping her purse into her car through the open window."Melissa," Reuben whispered. "please don't make this difficult for me. We've known each other even before we came here to Earth. You were the only woman in my life for the longest time. I care about you deeply." Reuben stepped closer to her and continued."But I no longer want a relationship with you. The woman I once knew is no longer there; you have changed. I have spoken to you about this multiple times, and you continued to dismiss it." Reuben said, looking Melissa in the eyes."I’ve tried to keep the relationship going for you. I have given you more than a year to try and make it work. I just can’t keep pretending that I want this when I don’t." Reuben concluded.Melissa gripped Reuben's arms and glared at him as though she just wanted to slap him. "You don’t mean th
Olivia could hear Melissa's piercing screams of Reuben's name behind them, and she braced herself for the inevitable headlines that would invade the entertainment news tomorrow.As they stepped outside near the parking lot, Melissa closed the distance between them with a fury that was palpable. "What the hell is wrong with you?" she shouted at Reuben. "You totally embarrassed me in front of all my friends!"Reuben released a deep breath, loosening his tie in frustration. "I wouldn't have had to act that way if you hadn't tried to humiliate Olivia. She did nothing to deserve that."Melissa narrowed her eyes, a challenge evident in her tone. "Is that really the reason, or is it because you were jealous that some guy was hitting on her?"Reuben's eyes hardened at her accusation. "I don't think I can do this anymore, Melissa. We’ve been having these arguments for years, and I’ve finally had enough. I care about you, but it’s best if we remain friends." The seriousness etched on his face