“That was awkward,” I say as Adrian pulls me close. He has a wicked smirk on his face as he begins to kiss me. I feel his hand slipping further down my waist and now it is caressing my hip. I gently pull his hand away he gazes wide eyed at me.
“Too far Adrian,” I say smugly. He again smiles at me as he buries his head onto my shoulder. He gently kisses along my neck as he begins to talk.
“Baby I am sorry but you are too sexy in that dress. I cannot help myself you are irresistible to me.”
We arrive back in New York and back to the freezing cold. Adrian walks me briskly into the dorm and he escorts me back to my room.
“Now this is where we say our goodbyes.” He says as he opens the door for me. I sigh as I stare at him and I wish that he did not have to leave.
“Adrian do you have to go so soon?” He smiles at me as he takes me in his arms.
“Yes baby, you have classes in the morning and I have a ton of paperwork.” I slightly roll my eyes at him and he bursts out laughing.
“What’s funny?” I say bitterly. His laugh increases and my fury with him, begins to grow.
“Don’t be smug, Adrian,” he quickly straightens his face as he pulls me closer to him. I gaze up into his glowing green eyes as he gently strokes my face.
“What do you see in me, Alanna?” I roll my eyes at his comment and he begins to laugh again.
“Baby, seriously what do you see in me?” He asks again.
“I see the man that I love.” Adrian quickly and passionately kisses me on my lips and I feel lost in his presence. He grips my head as his kiss becomes firmer and I slide my hand onto his back. After what seems like forever, we finally break free and I watch him as he walks away.
Thirteen
As I sit in Mr Hopkins class the next day, I am constantly thinking of Adrian. I am physically in class but my mind is back in Miami with Adrian. I am sitting in his white Bentley as he drives too fast around the heated streets. A gentle smile comes to my face as I remember his laugh. I close my eyes for a second and there is a sudden flash of his green eyes in my mind. I lightly stroke my lip as I remember his kiss.
“Miss Hart, is there something that you would like to share with the class?” My eyes instantly open to see Mr Hopkins standing over me. I quickly smile at him as my face flushes hot in embarrassment. I adjust myself in the chair as I think of a way to respond.
“Sorry,” is all I manage to say. Mr Hopkins briefly smiles at me as he strides over to his desk.
“Right now that everyone is present and in the moment; there is something that I would like to discuss with the group.” The assertiveness in his voice alerts me to sit up and take notice of his words.
“Here at Columbia we strive to be supportive of our city’s people. As many of you already know, our local community centres desperately need some volunteers. If anyone would like to help, it would be much appreciated. Times are tough right now and help is needed.” I feel instantly drawn to his words and without hesitation I lunge my hand into the air.
“Yes Miss Hart?” The teacher says as he raises his eyebrows at me.
“I would like to help.” I say proudly. Mr Hopkins smiles at me as he writes in his notepad.
The bell rings to signal the end of class and as I make my way out door, Mr Hopkins calls me back. I walk over to him and he quickly rises from his seat.
“Miss Hart, I can’t thank you enough for volunteering. I will arrange for you drop by the community centre tomorrow is that, okay?” I smile at him and I agree to his words.
I quickly walk along the hallway until I am at my room. I open the door and Sophie greets me.
“Hey, how was Miami?” She asks as I flop down onto my bed.
“Miami was amazing, Sophie did Adrian stop by today?” I ask as check my phone. Sophie slightly rolls her eyes as she responds.
“No I haven’t seen him.” I sigh at her words and then I sit up straight. I gaze over at Sophie as I am about to ask her about spending two weeks in London.
“Sophie, I have something that I will like to ask you?” Sophie widens her eyes as she replies.
“Okay…”
“I am going to spend two weeks over summer in London with Adrian. But business will take up a lot of his time and I was wondering if you wanted to come with me. We could spend time together in London the most beautiful city in the world.” I gush. I watch as Sophie’s face lights up and she cannot hold back her smile.
“I would love to, but won’t Adrian mind?” She asks as she walks over to me.
“No it was actually his idea. So are you in?” Sophie lets out a massive giggle as she pulls me close.
“I am totally in.”