4-1 Wanted Him (Book 2)

I was standing near Margret who was working on the salon’s main counter. We had decided to go for a hundred percent advance bookings and were discussing advertising it.

"For the time being you can take over the reception," I suggested her. The poor woman was an arthritis patient, so I used to involve her more in desk jobs.

"By the way," she bent over the counter with that sinful glint in her eyes," how is it going with that gorgeous hunk?"

She was so secretive, and the question was so unexpected that I had to pull back to look at her face.

"Umm. Ah. Nothing serious..." Nobody here knew that he was here in the Salon before everyone else arrived. They were also not aware that he had invited me for the lunch, next day.

"I think he likes you. Give him a chance, Eve." She suggested me with kindness.

As I continued to stand next to Margaret at the salon's main counter, I couldn't help but feel a bit awkward about her question regarding the ” gorgeous hunk." I knew she was my sincere employee and only wished the best for me, but I wasn't sure how to respond.

Mrs. Margret and June did know about my past a little bit.

I cleared my throat, trying to buy some time to think of an appropriate response. "Margret! He's nice and all, but I don't know if it's anything more than that," I finally replied.

Margaret raised an eyebrow, her expression telling me that she didn't quite believe me. "Come on, Eve. You can't deny that there's chemistry there. I've seen the way he looks at you. We all felt it."

I couldn't help but blush a little at her words. I had noticed the way he looked at me too, but I didn't want to get my hopes up. "Maybe you're right, " I admitted. "But I don't want to make any assumptions."

Margaret nodded, understanding written all over her face. "I get it. But you should at least give him a chance. Who knows? Fate might surprise you."

I chewed on my bottom lip, contemplating her words. Part of me wanted to take her advice and see where things could go with the "gorgeous hunk," but another part of me was scared of getting hurt.

Before I could respond, Margaret interrupted my thoughts. "You know what? Let's make a deal. If you agree to give him a chance, I'll help you come up with a killer advertising plan for the salon's advance bookings."

I smiled at her offer, grateful for her support. "Okay, deal," I said, feeling a sense of excitement building within me. Maybe taking a chance on love and the salon's new marketing strategy wouldn't be so bad after all.

***

"He has invited me for lunch tomorrow," I announced at the dinner table while chewing the pizza slowly.

"Who?" Aniya asked me absent-mindedly while scrolling through her phone.

"Aniya! We are not allowed to use screens during dinner, remember? And I am talking about Adonis." I flared my nostrils for some effects.

"I am sorry." She quickly tossed aside her phone, "And don't tell me you didn't ask his name!" "I actually didn't ask his name," I admitted, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Aniya's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "You're going on a lunch date with someone whose name you don't even know? That's quite bold on your part, Eve."

I shrugged, trying to play it cool. "I mean, it's not a date, per se. Just lunch.

And I'm sure he'll introduce himself tomorrow."

Aniya interjected, ’Well, just be careful, honey. You never know who you're meeting these days."

I nodded, knowing that my friend was just looking out for me. One day she would be advising me to give it a chance and the very next day she will be passing me warning signs.

I'll be careful, girl. Don't worry."

my mind couldn't help but

***

no one was around. It was a lush green ground with white lines indicating the

Where was I?

on something through the thick fog. The bleachers .... They were surrounding the field. I narrowed my eyes and tried to see goalposts on two sides of the field. Was it a football

was my school's football

with no idea where

bleachers surrounding the field were now more visible, and I could see that they were old and worn out, with rusty metal frames and faded wooden seats. The fog had given the place an eerie, almost ghostly feel, and I couldn’t shake off the feeling that I was

through the light fog, distant at first, but gradually becoming louder and clearer. It was a voice I recognized but couldn't place my finger. It was calling out my name, and I felt a sense of urgency

saw a familiar figure emerging from the fog. As it approached, I could easily make out his familiar face. He looked worried and

I ran to him and

I squeezed my eyes with happiness when I felt his arms around me, "Where were you?" strangely I was not

I had made

he asked,

tried to speak, but my voice caught in my throat. He cupped my cheek gently and looked at me lovingly, "I know you can’t forget me. But you should not come here, Eve." "I know. I still miss you.

He held my hand and began leading me towards the exit,

could now see the school building in the distance, its red brick walls towering above the

turned towards me, "Promise me you'll never come

gate, and we stepped out of the football

I

I

***

my surroundings. I was still in my room and there

to three months. Initially, those foggy dreams

them. It was my only connection with

emotions of the dream, I couldn't help but feel grateful for his visit. Those dreams always reminded me of the love and understanding I shared with

was Saturday, which was my day off from my job, I needed to do my duties of doing the laundry and cleaning the

ready in time for my lunch date. While roaming around in my apartment I could not get past the warm feelings of the dream. Even though it had ended, it had left a lasting impact

with my Brazilian set of lingerie

and then entered the room, "Ready for lunch with your Adonis?" "Very much!" I took off the towel

started to blow

feet, "I need to tell

"About what?" I asked her busily

to cancel our movie plan for tonight. I might... spend the night

am not your mommy, Aniya. Nor I am a judgmental fellow. Enjoy yourself. Forget about movie night." I said casually. We were still following the rule of never bringing a stranger to our apartment for having s3x, "Just don’t forget

me an embarrassed grin, "So, you're meeting Adonis for lunch today, right?" She asked me

No need to feel

Now shoo away!"

forget to ask his

enjoying this cat and mouse game with him.

a reassuring hand on my shoulder, "Don't worry,

yourself and have

the kitchen counter so that I could grab a glass of iced water,

whistled and raised an eyebrow, "Now look at you! Where are you going? Weren't you planning to spend the night with

winked, "I'm meeting some friends to enjoy my day. It's

friends?" I shifted my tongue to my left inner

one guy I am interested in. We just want to catch up and have a good time at his place." "Well,

"Of course, Eve. I will. And you too have a great lunch date with Adonis. Can't wait to hear all about it when I get back." She

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