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James had listened and he wasn’t looking at me with pitiful eyes. His eyes had compassion and I felt a lump in my throat. I didn’t plan on telling him about the accident but felt I needed to explain myself. This was not coming from a place where I needed his pity but because of the kindness he had shown which deserved some honesty.
“Thank you.I’m sorry.” he said with a warm smile, I’m sorry for what happened to you”
He looked at me no differently than I pulled my hand away from his. He nodded silently as if understanding and I spoke again.
“I have a lot going on and it won’t be fair to you if we start a relationship. Don’t think-,”
“I understand,” he cut me off, “I know you feel something and the kiss we shared earlier it’s-“ he paused
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Kioni “What?” I blushed, smiling. “You’re beautiful,” James grinned as he grabbed my hand. “Are you sure this dessert will be fine?” I asked, lifting the cheesecake tray trying to hide my tomato face. “Are you trying to hide that pretty face from me?” he stopped at the door. “It’s your fault for making me blush so much. It's embarrassing, you know,” I giggled a little. “You love it,” he grinned, pecking the corner of my lips. “Behave, we need to get in,” I said. "James!" I whisper, hoping no one sees us. “Hm,” he paused, grabbing the round dish from me, “It’s your fault for being so gorgeous. I can't help myself.” He grinned before parting his lips, and he kissed me on the mouth. The door opened and a male voice cleared his throat as James groaned. “Not now, Nigel.” he never parted his lips that I had to pull back and bury my face on his chest underneath his jacket. “Look who's behaving like a teenager,” Nigel chuckles. “Come on, you two, everyone is here.” “In a minute,” J
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