A Billionaire Affair

e spotless sandstone floor. I rush for the large glass doors and escape into Seattle's brisk, purifying, moist air. I raise my face in apprecia

ted me unlike any other

response. Is it his appearance? H

e of the steel pillars of the structure. What in heaven's name was that all about? I slap my forehead. My

be overreacting to a fictitious situation. Okay, so he's lovely, self-assured, dominating, and at peace wi

thing he has done at such a young age, he has every right to be. I'm again annoyed that

eemed to have a hidden intent since they were vague. Clara's inquiries are the worst! The adoption and the query about his gender! I tremble. Un

of two piercing gray eyes staring at me and a harsh voice warning me to drive cautiously is w

it too much. Move that out of the Way. Never again do I have to see him. The idea makes me happy right away. I tu

rive as quickly as I wi

e for her, and the rent is cheap. Since four years ago, it has been my home. As I park outside, I can already tell that Clara will demand a detailed report be

nk flannel pajamas with the charming tiny bunnies she saves for the aftermath of breakups with partners, various diseases, and

return sooner, and I w

and say, "Oh, I thought I made decen

r doing this. How was it? What was he lik

nswering her query.

and I don't have to see him again." I shrug. "He's yo

at me innocentl

ook so innocent. Why didn't you give me a biography ma

ber, I didn't

hu

ng guy and was generally polite, form

I said, "Twenty-seven. Jeez, Amber, I'm sorry. Let me tak

topic, "You look better.

as amazing as always. I feel mu

shift at Clayton's

ou'll be

. See you lat

bit about almost everything we offer, despite the irony that I'm terrible at DIY. I let my dad handle everything. I like to cuddle up with a book in a cozy chair by the fire. I'm delighted I ca

you wouldn't make

s since my appointment didn't

happy to

in replenishing the shelves, and I

Clara uses her laptop

en utterly worn out with the long journey, the trying interview, and being hurried at Clayton's. I slump onto the s