Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 113:

After the alarm blared its obnoxious tune, Norah, nursing her hangover, reached out for her phone, only to bump into an arm instead.

She felt the firm sinew of the arm and realized that it belonged to a man, a realization that jolted her awake and caused her to open her eyes to meet the gaze of Sean, who was in the process of silencing her phone’s alarm.

Sean, who had hickeys like trophies, looked at her with a hint of awkwardness.

“Off to work, huh? Why not take the day to recover?” Sean suggested nonchalantly, taking it upon himself to dictate Norah’s schedule for the day.

Norah hesitated, taking a moment to register her undress before hastily grabbing the blanket to cover herself.

Meanwhile, Sean, also unclothed, sported a sunkissed complexion, taut muscles, and an impressive eight-pack, a testament to his dedication to physical fitness.

Avoiding their direct gaze, Norah croaked, “Mr. Scott, what brings you here? And what in heaven’s name happened between us last night?”

Sean, far more composed than Norah, leisurely lit a cigarette and blew smoke rings as he remarked. “Norah, you really do have a lamentable memory, shall I jog it for you?”

Glancing at Norah’s exposed shoulder, Sean recalled the events of the previous night and realized that she was even more captivating than he had first suspected.

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Norah massaged her temples, gradually piecing together fragments of the night before. However, with each recollection, her complexion paled. She recalled being the instigator, and Sean, far from resisting, had eagerly acquiesced, leading them to the throes of passion.

Norah lay there, stunned into silence. Her overindulgence in drinks was now a source of profound regret. How could she have allowed herself to become so inebriated?

to bear the intensity of the moment. “I got drunk last night. I hope you don’t take it

mortified. She didn’t want to discuss what had

to depart after dressing,” Norah said, eager for

adults here. Don’t mind indulging in a bit of casual fun,”

if I do?” Norah looked up and shot

early light, her face appeared to shine like a rose covered

took a drag of his cigarette and said slowly, “And why? Last night was perhaps

none of

is. Your first time

Norah covered herself protectively, her anger mixed with embarrassment.

continued, his tone unbothered. “Trust me, take the day off.” He called Phillip instantly. “The hospital isn’t a concern. Get plenty

out his cigarette with his palm and tossed it into the garbage bin, since he couldn’t find an ashtray. “If you need to say something, you can do it after

watched the door close behind him, she crumpled onto the bed, feeling like a wilted flower drained of its last drop of dew.

meant to keep her distance, but today’s revelation of their intimacy complicated matters

her phone from the bedside table, she saw several unread

and I meant

had expected silence, but instead, there was an inundation of messages. At that moment, she couldn’t tell whether his sentiments were genuine or merely part

harbored feelings for Sean, but

She knew she didn’t want to be with Sean, although she couldn’t decipher his intentions. She resolved not to subject herself to love’s

been doing great in training lately.

drenched in perspiration from her exercise session. She wiped her forehead with the towel the coach had

honing my self-defense skills,” Joanna replied, realizing her vulnerability. She didn’t want to be a liability to Norah.

figure with a rugged countenance,