No matter what, though, he deserves to hear how I feel.
“Look, I don’t want to keep you up. I just wanted to call and say that you’re amazing. I know it seems like I’ve been resistant to us, and I have been, but never because of who you are. If anything, you’re the entire pro list. I mean it when I say I like you, Callahan. You’re worth facing every fear I have.”
For a moment, there is silence, making me think I’ve said the wrong thing. Never one for romantic gestures, I hope what I meant got across.
“I can’t wait to see you,” he says, his voice breathy.
“Oh yeah?”
“Yeah, so I can kiss you senseless. So I can make you laugh. So I can hold you tight in my arms and show you why I never plan on letting go.”
Don’t.I want to say.
“Can’t wait.”
“I’m picking you up from the airport.”
“Okay,”
“Okay.”
After hanging up, I just sit for a moment. I try to land on the ground again, but I can’t stop floating in the clouds he put me in. `
Chapter 20
HavingnotseenCharliesince the breakup, I don’t know if he plans on being at Rowan’s game night tonight. Since Callahan won’t understand keeping a low profile, I hope I don’t see him.
“You ready, girlfriend?” Callahan asks, opening the car door.
“I’m not your girlfriend.”
“You’re a hard sell, huh?”
“Yeah, but you might just be worth the purchase.” I slap his chest, pushing him back to go into the building.
Before I can reach the elevator, he lifts me into the air and spins me around.
“Callahan!”
“Yes, sweetheart?”
“Put me down.”
“Only if you say you’re my girlfriend.”
I stay quiet, prompting him to spin me until the world starts to blur.
“Okay.”
“Okay, what?”
“I’m your girlfriend.”
He doesn’t stop right away.
“I’m your girlfriend!” I scream, fully giving in to the complete control he has started to have over me.
I’m letting him claim me, because I’ve been his longer than I care to admit.
