Using him

Alicia’s POV

After I had begun to get dressed from the quick shower, I began to question myself. Had I really just invited Acker to have dinner with me?

My face was red, and I knew it as I muttered words of encouragement to myself. I slid the straps of the shimmery knee length chiffon gown over my shoulders. I had forgone wearing a bra, because of comfort, and now I was questioning it. I was questioning everything.

I knew I was doing this primarily to try and forget how badly Mikael’s words and actions had hurt me. I was using Acker in a way… but was it so bad?

I left the bedroom after what felt like an hour had passed, but in rral it y it was only about 20 minutes.

Acker looked towards me from where he stood and I could see his expression shift. It enticed me, thrilled me to have his attention, and the show of approval in his eyes was intoxicating.

I smiled at him, trying to not show how affected I was by him.

“Dinner’s ready, I think,” my voice was a low murmur and I reached for his