We sat down at the dining table, savoring each bite. Aria was stills scrolling through, grinning and liking the occasional comment. I suspected that those photos would attract quite the following on her end. I took one more sip of the chunky stew before slipping my spoon back in the bowl. I reached
I blinked in surprise. "A makeover? Why on earth would I need that?" Aria nodded vigorously. "Because you're going to dazzle everyone! We'll pick out the perfect outfit, glam you up, and make sure you steal the spotlight." I chuckled, shaking my head. "Aria, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but I'm n
My warm fingers slid up my leg and met the rim of my night shorts. I teased at the material with my thumb and bit my lip as I pictured those muscular arms wrapping around my barren torso while he drove into me with a surprising vigor. That passionate night between us never escaped me, but in that mo
Stepping out of the elevator onto the bustling floor of my firm, a rush of excitement and nerves surged through me. The exclusive interview was just a few hours away. I’d done all I could to prepare. Penny had ultimately become Timothy and I’s coaches, constructing a hypothetical script for us that
Finally, I gathered my notecards, each one filled with talking points and facts that I wanted to cover during the interview. I knew that Carl Plunk was notorious for throwing curveball questions, and I wanted to be as prepared as possible. With a last glance in the mirror, I picked up my bag and he
I knew this was coming, and I took a moment to gather my thoughts. "Timothy is a valued client," I began, choosing my words carefully. "We formed a strong professional connection, but any suggestion beyond that is purely speculative." Carl nodded thoughtfully, his expression understanding. "I appre
Timothy shot me a sidelong glance, a playful glint in his eyes. "Surprisingly, yes," he replied with a nonchalant shrug. "We talked about my hockey career choices, my plans for the future. And, of course, he was quite intrigued by my community outreach efforts." I leaned back in the seat, absorbing
Our eyes locked, and for a fleeting second, the world around us seemed to fade into insignificance. In that suspended moment, it felt as if the universe had conspired to bring us closer, to bridge the gap between friendship and something more. The tension between us crackled in the air, an electric