Working With Temptation

Chapter 12

ROSE’S POV

I woke up to a vibration on my phone. I quickly turned it off. Today’s Sunday so I don’t have to work. My head felt like it was against a chest. I looked up and found myself looking at James. Yesterday’s events came flooding back to me, hitting me like a wave. I gently slapped my hand to my face.

 How could have slept with him? They just publicly announced the engagement and then I go and jump into bed with him on the same night. I looked back at his sleeping face again. He looked so beautiful and peaceful. I sighed looking at the clock. It was 5:45 and the sun hadn’t risen. I knew I had to wake him now before it was too late and people saw him leave the house.

“James, James wake up,” I said gently while taping him. He didn’t even stir so I tried again.

“James. James!” This time his eyes flickered open and he sat up straight. He looked so shocked that I burst into a fit of giggles.

“What?” he asked confused as to why I was laughing.

“Your face-so priceless. I’m sorry I shouldn’t laugh, I’m sorry.” I took a few minutes to compose myself. I looked at him and saw smile on his face.

“Why the smile?” I asked confused.

“No reason.” We sat there in awkward silence.

“James, “I said at the same time he said Rose.

“You go first,” I said not wanting to start.

Yesterday, night do you regret it?” I thought about it. I didn’t regret it but I didn’t want to say it in case he did. Honesty is the best policy so I shook my head.

“Good because, I don’t. Yesterday night was one of the best nights I’ve had in my life and I don’t know about you but that was the best sex I’ve ever had too.” I smiled happy about what he said. I felt the same way.

“But I don’t know what to say to you about the future. I can’t promise you anything especially if I can’t come through because I do care for you.” I listened carefully, taking in all he said.

“James, I don’t want any empty promises and I don’t to think about the future we could possibly have. Maybe last night was supposed to be a wild, fun night, where we let go and have amazing sex without caring about what it could lead to. My point is, it was just a night. If it happens twice or maybe three times then we can start talking but right now let’s just carry on as normal.” I was going to say forget about it but that wasn’t possible. He smiled at me stroking my hair.

“I agree,” he said still smiling. I looked at the clock and it read 5:57. He had to leave.

“James, I think you should leave now. I don’t think it would be good if the neighbours saw you.”

“Right,” he said getting up and getting dressed. I admired his body, enjoying the view.

“Bye,” he said, opening my bedroom door.

“Wait!” I called. I got up from the bed not caring that I was naked since he’s seen it all now. I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him down for a kiss. I kissed him hard before letting him go.

“A kiss to remember me by,” I said releasing him. He gave me peck on the check before leaving the room. A few seconds later, I heard the front door close. I bit my lip, sighing happily. I wonder how work will be like tomorrow.

***

After a few more hours of sleep, I decided that I wanted to have a day to myself. No friends, no boys, no drama. Just me doing what I want. Since Chris was out I would have the apartment to myself. I began cleaning the apartment. After a good hour of cleaning, I sat on the sofa and I called Kat, Jazz, Liz, Jessica and Aunt Sally and had long conversations with all of them.

It was seven by the time I was done calling everyone. I felt like I needed myself a bath. I ordered Indian food, which I didn’t normally have because Chris doesn’t like it or the smell. I finished drawing myself a bubble bath when the door bang rang. I paid for the food and took it to the bath room. I turned on my classical music and stripped off my clothes. I slowly got in the bubble bath, making myself comfortable. I sighed happily as I felt myself finally being at peace. I stayed there for a good half an hour eating my food, whilst enjoying the sound of music.

 As I lay in bed, I felt completely stressed free. I didn’t worry about anything or anyone. I closed my eyes, falling into a dreamless sleep.

That’s all for this chapter. I know it short but it says all it needs to. So basically, Rose has slept with James but they’ve decided to just carry on as normal UNLESS it happens again. I’ll update as soon as possible.