Working With Temptation

Chapter 7

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Chapter 7

I laughed uncontrollably. “You liar, you’re lying!” I said when I managed to catch my breath.

“I’m not lying; my first kiss was with the class bully in kindergarten in a sand pit. And not willingly should I add.”He said smiling. I giggled like a school girl.

“Sorry, sorry I shouldn’t laugh,” I said putting on a straight face. But unfortunately as soon as I looked at him, I burst into laugh.

“I knew it, I shouldn’t have told you,” he said pouting. He looked so extremely cute that my heart skipped a beat.

“No, no wait,” I paused collecting myself. “So what she just grabbed you and forcibly kissed you in front of your crush.”

“Yep,” he said.

“How sad, well you turned out well in the end,” I said while patting his hand. I pulled away remembering he has a fiancé.

“It’s your turn. How did you lose your first kiss?” He said smirking.

“Well who said I lost my first kiss? Who said these aren't virgin lips you’re staring at?” I said teasingly. I tilted my head testing him.

“Really virgin lips what are you 11 and for your information I’m not staring at your lips, but I can if you want.” I gave him a look and he smirked.

“Well Im glad you’re not staring at my lips because I don’t want your fiancé attacking me for any reason whatsoever,” I chuckled.  

“How do you know about Isabelle?”He asked looking worried.

“Kat told me, I didn’t know it was a secret.”

“It’s not, it’s just we haven’t gone public and I thought you may have read it somewhere.” He said slipping back into his happy mood.

“Well I didn’t so it’s all good.” There was an awkward silence so I decided to break it the classic way.

“Let’s play 30 questions.” I stated.

“Isn’t it 20 questions?”He asked puzzled.

“Yes but 30 is better. I brought it up so I get to start.” He nodded and I clapped.

“Yay, first question are you enjoying your Chinese food?” He chuckled and nodded.

“Very much. It’s better than going to The Plaza restaurant.” I smiled.

“Ok, it my turn, what’s your favourite colour?”I thought first before I answered.

 “Rainbow,” I said.

“That not a colour.” I shrugged and he smiled that breath taking smile.

“My turn, what’s your favourite colour?”

“Violet just like your eyes.” I blushed happy that he noticed my eyes since they were one of my best features.

“Are you happy you got this job?”He asked.

“Yes of course.”

“Are you  morning person or a night person?”I asked

“Both I have to be because of my job,” he replied.

“If you won a million dollars in a lottery, would you still work?”He asked.

“Yes, I actually like working and earning for a living.”

“Do you enjoy your job, James?” I asked wanting to say his name.

“No, but I’m good at what I do. I use to enjoy it but that was years ago.

“Are you ready to leave?”He asked pointinf towards our clear plates. I laughed at how caught up I was with our conversation that I didn’t realise I had finished.

“Yes I am,” I said smiling. He paid for the bill and we left. We finished 30 questions by the time we arrived at the front door of my building. I learnt so much about him tonight that I felt like I’ve known him my whole life. I really enjoyed tonight but I knew that I was starting to have feelings for him in a way I wasn’t supposed to.

“Do you want to come in? I could make coffee? You could make a toast to the future.” I suggested.

“Um ok, yeah I will.”I led him up the stairs, turned the corner and was surprised to see Adrian standing at the door looking bored.

“Adrian,” I said getting his attention. His head shoot in my direction and his expression turned apologetic.

“Rose, I really need to talk to you,” he said ignoring the fact that I was with another man even if he was just my boss.

“Well, I don’t so if you’ll excuse me,” I responded not wanting to talk about that night. I opened the door and told James to wait in the kitchen showing where it was. I turned to talk with Adrian who was still outside. I really wanted to make this quick so I could enjoy the rest of my night with James.

“The kiss-“I cut him off.

“Was a mistake and it won’t happen again, “I said as a matter of fact.

“Well what if I want it happen again.” I turned my head sighing. He grabbed my face so I faced him. “I like you and I know you like me so stop pretending that you don’t.” I pushed his hand away from my face in disgust. He reached his hand towards me.

“No!” I said loud and clear. He reached his hand towards me again but a hand grabbed his arm.

“She said no!”A menacing voice that I heard earlier this night was coming from James’s mouth. I turned back to look at his face and if looks could kill, we would both be dead.

“Who are-” Adrian started but was interrupted.

“Leave!” James said. I started to worry that this may get out of hand.

“Go!” I said hoping he would listen to me and he did.

“I’ll talk to you later Rose,” and he turned and left. I sighed putting my face in my hand. I felt a hand on my back and looked up to see James rubbing my back.

“Sorry about the commotion. Do you still want some coffee? I know I could use some.” He nodded and we both went to the kitchen.

Thanks for reading and a big thank you to AidaRomo for your support. Sorry theres no big chemistry but there will be more in the next chapter.I need 3 comments so I can begin the next chapter.