“Good morning Alanna.” Michael says as he smiles at me. I cannot hold back my smile as I gaze at him. He is smartly dressed in a dark blue suit, his hair is messy and his eyes are sinful. I quickly tear my eyes away from him as I become aware of Katharine. I glance at her and I take in her beauty. She is casually dressed in a black floor length maxi dress. He strawberry blonde hair is tied in a high ponytail and she has a pair of designer sunglasses pushed into it. I smile at her then I look at Adrian. He is also dressed very smartly in a black pin striped suit. I wrinkle my forehead as I wonder what is going on.
“What’s going on?” I ask Adrian. He looks at me and he says.
“Michael and I have a meeting today.” He says in a smooth tone.
“It’s Sunday?” I point out. Adrian smirks at me.
“You really do miss nothing, do you?” He says rather sarcastically. I do not respond to his words instead I glance over at Katharine.
“The boys are ditching us; you wanna go to the beach?” Katharine asks in a kind tone. I quickly glance at Michael and he smiles wickedly at me.
“Sure, why not, let me go and get changed I won’t be long.” I rise up from the sofa and I begin to march up the hallway. I hear footsteps behind me and I turn quickly to see Michael. He towers over me and I gaze up at him.
“Alanna, how are you?” He asks.
“I am fine and how are you?” I move a little closer to him and he loosely places his hands into his pockets.
“I am okay, I have been feeling guilty about the other day and I want to again tell you how sorry I am for what I did. There was no excuse for my behaviour and I hope that you have forgiven me.” I cannot hold back my smile as I stare at him.
“It’s all water under the bridge.” I reassure him. He gently takes my hand in his and my skin tingles at his touch. He smiles deeply at me and I realise just how much that I have missed him. Michael quickly lets go my hand as Adrian approaches us. I notice Adrian’s smile quickly fade as he locks his eyes on us. I let go of Michael’s hand and I walk over to Adrian. He gazes at me, his eyes are wide and I can tell that this sight has not pleased him. I catch his hand as I say.
“We were just talking, that’s all.” Adrian stares at me and my heart begins to race.
“I know, Michael could you excuse us a minute?” He asks nicely. Michael smiles at me as he walks away. Adrian turns me around to face him and I am slightly panicking as I await his next words.
“Baby, I am sorry that I have to work today but it’s a very important meeting. I have arranged a driver for you and Katharine and here is my credit card.” Adrian hands me a shiny black card and I feel instantly guilty as I take it from him.
“Now, I am not sure how long I will be, so don’t sit around all day waiting for me. Go out and enjoy yourself and let the sun soak into that pale skin of yours.” I gently laugh at his remark and I begin to walk away. However, Adrian pulls me back and now his hand is slipping down my waist. He pulls me extra close and he kisses me very passionately. I gasp as he pulls away and I stare up into his green eyes.
“What was that for?” I ask smugly. He leans in again and gently moves my hair away from my neck. As he places a soft kiss on my skin, he whispers.
“I hate that I have to leave you again and that kiss has to last me all day.” I gently lift his head and I clasp his face in my hands. I smile at him and then I lean in and kiss him softly.
Twelve
“Wow, this is a gorgeous car,” Katharine says as we sit in Adrian’s white Bentley. I smile back her as I bask in the warm air that brushes through my hair. I glance around at busy streets as the car speeds through the traffic. I feel the heat on my face and I cannot help but feel a little sad that tonight I will be returning to the cold of New York. Katharine smiles at me and I feel that she has something that she would like to say. I do not give her time to speak as I jump in first.
“This is amazing.” I say as I beam. “I adore Miami don’t you?”
“Actually this is the first time that I have been and I have to say that I love it here. The people are amazing and the beach is breathtaking.” Katharine cannot contain her smile as takes in her surroundings.
“Katharine, how are you?” I ask as I look at her with concern in my voice.
“I am good, why are you asking?” She says rather firmly. I compose myself, as I do not want to sound like the annoying friend.
“You seem different and happy in yourself and I love seeing you like this.” Katharine gently takes my hand and she gives it a little squeeze.
“I feel different and I really couldn’t be happier. I love Michael and I thank my lucky stars every day that I am with him.” I smile at her but inside I am shaking. I did not need Katharine to tell me that she loves Michael because I already knew. However, I cannot shake the feeling I have about Michael, I do not think that he feels the same way and it pains me to think that possibly I have something to do with that. Katharine is my friend and I want more than anything to see her happy. However, to me Michael is addictive and I no matter how hard I try I cannot get him out of my mind.