“I’ll have a copy emailed to you.” I nod. “When can I move in?”
Do I hear a bit of eagerness in there? I still can’t believe this guy wants to live with me.
“I’m travelling in two days to London to visit my dad and brother. You can move in when I’m gone. It gives you a chance to acclimate without me.”
If he’s surprised, about me not being around when he moves in, he schools his face perfectly.
“And your date tonight?” he asks, so out of topic.
“He canceled, but I’ll see him in London. He’s my date to my dad’s birthday dinner.”
He gulps.
“Well, I better get going,” he says, getting up and moving to the kitchen to drop the empty bottle. I open the small drawer and hand him the keys. He puts it in his pocket right away.
“I should be out of the main bedroom by the time you move in.”
“I thought I was getting the other room.”
“I think it’s best I get the rooms with the adjoining baths so I can move freely between both rooms.”
He brushes a finger down my face as he stares into my eyes. We stare at each other for a moment as my body response to his touch.
“Have a wonderful trip. Be sure to stay safe.” He says, his voice is breathy
My heart flutters and I turn away to break his stare. “Thank you.” I clear my throat. “I’ll send you the code to the main door once I receive a copy of the agreement.”
Sounds good." He turns and pauses at the door, his mouth opening slightly before closing again, shoulders dropping an inch.
"Good night," I say, closing the door behind him. I lean against it, eyes closed, heart still racing. My face feels hot where his gentle touch was earlier. I press my thighs together, trying to ignore the ache between them.
My phone vibrates against the counter, screen lighting up the dim room. Nkem's name flashes.
"Hey," I answer, voice still a little breathless.
“I’m on my way and should be there in about twenty minutes. A quick grocery stop, do you need anything?”
“No, get here quick,” I say. My body is still buzzing from the presence of Uncle Dan aka my new roommate.
“Okay, see you soon,” she says, hanging up.
I race to my room to remove my wet leggings and put on a new one, tossing the old one into my pile of overflowing laundry.
Chapter 22
Daniel
I leave her unit and head to the waiting car with Zack idling. I’m experiencing two emotions that has me feeling crazy, but I’m handling it better than I expected. I’m happy she signed the contract, and I’ll move in soon, but I didn’t like hearing about her trip to London and this date guy that she might get to hang out with.
It’s bad enough that I had to control all my senses around her. My lips crave to taste her. I could sleep to the sound of her voice. The unit was filled with the smell of the amazing pastries she baked, but standing close to her I could still whiff her scent.Boy,did I want to touch every inch of her and more so, squeeze that sexy ass of hers.
Snap out of it, you can feel your pant tightening and she’s going to visit a boy soon.
“Fuck,” I mutter.
“Sir, did you say something?”
“No,” I respond right away. It’s crazy that a woman I haven’t touched has this much effect on me, and the raging jealousysipping through my brain isn’t fun either. I almost wish I had a strong case to stop her from traveling to London, and the fact that I don’t makes me angrier.
