No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

I was experiencing a total disconnect from reality, there's no other explanation for it.

Otherwise, my gut reaction would have been to scream or bolt for the door.

But I didn't. Instead, I just squatted there, dumbly asking who he was.

"Little lady, why so blue? Heartbroken?" The man had the quintessential Western look-deep-set eyes, a high nose, and distinctly chiseled features, yet he spoke perfect English with a hint of an exotic accent. He nailed it. Somehow, he could see right through to the reason for my sorrow.

"Who are you?" I asked, sounding dumber than I felt.

But as soon as the words left my mouth, my brief lapse in consciousness was jolted back to reality, and I immediately thought of the boss of Club Q.

But I wasn't sure it was him. In my mind, the boss was a rugged, burly man, something akin to a Lord type.

Yet, the man standing before me was the epitome of refined elegance, with a mature charm about him.

Had I encountered him on the street, I might have mistaken him for a male model or something of the sort.

Suddenly, I remembered Conrad mentioning the Club Q boss had an injury, so I scrutinized the man more closely.

However, I saw nothing out of the ordinary, just that the more I looked at him, the more strikingly handsome he appeared.

slight lean forward, and I realized just how close he

seemingly wanting to touch

landed on my head, patting it as one might a small animal, "You can call me Henrik, or Skye

like a

by the time Conrad could rush in, I'd likely

think?" he

me feel a little less frightened. And I retorted with a child-like response, "I know

laughed heartily, seemingly unconcerned about

are you? You're so adorable." Henrik wiped away the tears of

hadn't realized it myself. It seemed I was indeed terrified, right back

wondered what I'd do if caught someone ugly and boring. Now, seeing how cute and fun you are, there's no need to worry

me

stiff. Why would I

hotel has protection for me, even outside," I

wasn't

take me away," I said, already thinking of

not help, at least he'd know I was taken and could start looking for me

how about we try?" As soon as Henrik finished

grabbed my hand