Struck by Love

. He gave her a compelling lo

now gazing at his pillowy lips. She thought o

” he said, pointing to a cozy corner spot. “All

er shoulder ever so slightly as he took the bag off of her shoulder. Her skin tingled with exhilaration

ed out a cha

out her slim-fitting skirt that

workbag on an extra chair. He slid the other chair a bit closer to hers and sat down. “We h

t was big and warm. “

tric being thi

holding onto it. “Nice to for

d wrapped both hands around her coffee, trying to calm her nerves. Hi

ng in towards her. His full lips curved into a mis

but then quickly looked away when he saw her looking at him. She lo

id. “I’ve actually been coming her

” she said,

e for a

g at her intently, his deep blu

e first thing that came to her mind. “Why? Do I need to

. And you have an adorable way about y

e thought, did he just say those things to

married,” he said, p

embarrassed. Wo

our finger the day we met.

air. She realized the significance of the fact that h

table?” he asked. “I’m sor

is is just…unexpec

come,” he said, flashing

unwelcome. Not at all.

pe it’s a go

and unsuccessfully tried

chair, his legs parted, his knee very close to her leg. “Do you come h

e, then back up again. His tailored suit was showing off a great body and she was sure he was purposely inching closer to her. “Um…yes, though lately I’

shed her thigh for a moment. She fel

have come in to my office for coffee that day

, trying to hide the fact tha

to here?” he asked, please

ept back. Considering who he was, she didn't want to admit she was rather low on the totem pole in the adverti

g on the way to

and in before work. I stopped at Cappi’s Bodega for stamps. I was running late and ru

I won’t see you in front of my

But I do pop over to Cap

s and warm. “What business are yo

in an office ne

safety concerns about a man she didn’t know approachi

er or drinks, hang out with friends or just at home, watch movies, see

said. “Maybe we could do one or

rly stopping. She wanted to punch h

aid, raising his eyebrows. “We could just ca

id, trying to play it cool. She was certain

htening. “Can I call you sometime then?”

went momentarily blank. She couldn’t believe this was happening. It felt like a dream. Like

m his blazer pocket. He handed them to her. “Why don’t you wri

no idea why a man like that was interested in a girl like her. She w

ing to know you better.” He had an adorable look to him with his dark hair, long eyel

looking he was. She had never met a man so

ettling on the flower-shaped silver pendant that rested just above her womanly décolleta

ex appeal. She wanted him to check her out, but at the same time she didn’

and touched her hand, stroking two of her fingers. A tentative touch. “I hop

ehind her ear as she shifted in her chair. Her temperature was definitely rising. She bit her lip and looked

o her pendant, then her lips, and back to her eyes. “I’ve lived enough to know to speak up

odded. “Taking chances. Nothi

e said, his s

she quickly realized how crazy that would be. And she was defini

e insecure. She wasn’t at all like the women he usually came into contact with. The ones who were alwa

a got

ed our coffee, even though it was brief.” He grinned, then lightly pla

s sensual touch of his lips on her cheek. She stopped brea

, his gaze again

her, but was afraid if h

giving her shoulders a gent

d, then reluctantly g

table and watch

und as she exited. S

aved

o the office. She couldn’t believe how powerfully attracted she was

e student, who hadn’t yet begun his career, interested in her. What chance did she have with a man like Angelo? He’s way out of my league, a ticket to heartb