"Just quit!"

Ruby blurted to Sierra before sipping her warm beverage as she and her friends were gathered, sitting comfortable in a coffeehouse.

Quit? I'm not a quitter and I'm not letting that...man run me away. Sierra sighed as she raised her cup to her lips.

"I don't think she should quit." Nikki grinned. "Even if you wanted to, I don't think he would let you."

Sierra snapped her gaze to Nikki, eyes narrowed with attitude that trickled into a frown. "Wouldn't let me? What do you mean?"

Nikki rolled her eyes. "Come on Sierra. It's obvious that he likes you."

"Pfft." Sierra huffed. "He's an arrogant, little pissant asshole who ejaculates to mind fuckery and thinks that everything is a game, including people."

The girls exchanged curious glances.

"So...that sounded a bit personal darling, " Ruby lifted gaze to Sierra and quirked her brow. "are you sure you're telling us everything? You aren't leaving out any details now, are you?" Her jeered wonder oozed into a smile while taking another sip of her drink.

Sierra released a longer sigh as the vision of their last kiss flashed from memory. As if the replay was slowed down just for the moment, she became flustered from the reminder of his slender yet strong hand, pressed to her body, exhaling while recalling the warmth of his touch. Her eyes narrowed at the images of his lips against hers, swaying soft in a slow rhythm.

Damn...he is a good kisser. She yanked her lip with her teeth in frustration, not realizing her friends watched her with curiosity.

"Uh...Sierra?" Kate called.

Sierra snapped out of her daydream. "No. No details." Her blank stare followed a rough tone that left her friends wondering of her truth.

"Hmm...I have to agree with Nikki. I think he likes you Sierra. It's almost like the little boy in school who would pick on you because you're his crush. It's kinda cute considering I haven't see you with anyone in God knows how long." Ruby stated.

Sierra rolled her eyes as she took another sip of her drink. "Can we move on to something else, like Kate's Halloween party next week?"

"Dismissive as always..." Ruby muttered.

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"Bro, it isn't the same when you're gone."

Taehyung's lips curved into a wide grin as he listened to the voice of his best friend on the other side of the screen while sitting in the kitchen nook of his loft, consuming a hot cup of tea.

"Is that because I'm not there for you to spend all my money?" he cocked a teasing brow as a low chuckle rumbled from him.

"Hmm...and speaking of money, are you suffering yet? You're not too pansy ass to renege on the bet are you?"

Taehyung took another sip of his tea. "I told you, I'm here for business, not pleasure."

"Yeah yeah , I'm sure you've tried with someone." Jimin smirked.

A vision of Sierra was sure to conquer his thoughts while listening to Jimin's taunts about his lack of sexual conquests in America. Their last conversation looming a slow haunt, recalling her tone. He was still bothered by the fact that he upset her.

Wonder what she's doing? I'm sure she's still upset with me. I should...no no no...or...yeah I should.

"Jimin..." he interrupted. "I have to go."

"Alright; call me later. See you!" Jimin spoke before hanging up.

Taehyung opened up his text message on his phone. He fidgeted, while debating on what he could say. An apology of course would be in order but submitting one over text didn't quite suit him. His lip was caught against his teeth while in thought of how he could get her over to him.

Taehyung scoffed. "Why am I even considering this? She was the one that started this game." he mumbled until his memory reminded him once more of how upset she was. "Hmm...maybe that was a little far but she's the one who teased me with her kiss."

A kiss that was engraved in his memory.

The sudden thought of feeling her lips once more made his heart thump against his chest that trickled into his fingers, causing his phone to fall onto the table.

Taehyung released a heavy gasp.

He gulped and picked up the phone, gripping it tight in his clasp as he began typing.

Taehyung
Hey...are you busy?

Sierra peered down at the notification on her phone. The surprise of seeing his name created a series of unsteady heartbeats that made her quiver. She masked her reaction so she could embrace Ruby without suspicion as they prepared to depart the coffee shop.

"Call me later, okay?" Ruby reminded before she exited.

Sierra nodded and waved by to her but stood back and glanced down on her phone. Texting her on a weekend seemed to be a small trend for him. Sierra could feel the tension from their last encounter and wondered if he was just trying to get a rise out of her.

His games never cease. She gritted her teeth while replying.

Sierra
Not anymore.

Taehyung grinned at the opportunity to tease her and wasn't going to let it pass. Besides, communicating to her this way was easier for him to branch into his reasoning for texting her. However, he could feel the annoyance from her reply.

Taehyung
Aww, you stopped your
activity just for me?
I'm touched.

Sierra rolled her eyes. I knew it! He's so fucking arrogant, I can't! She started to wonder if she should shut this down before anything even began. She puffed, determined to keep this professional as possible.

Sierra
Is there something
I can help you with
Mr. Kim, sir?

Mr.Kim, sir? Taehyung's thoughts echoed. Formalities now, hm? She's so predictable. Come on Sierra, play with me. He grinned on his provoking reply.

Taehyung
Hmm...you seem upset

Sierra scoffed. You think! You self centered prick! Unbelievable! He's freaking unbelievable! Ugh! He's like a pimple on my ass! She released a deep breath to calm herself but her frantic fingers got carried away replying back.

Sierra
Good observation, boss
you have a lot of nerve
texting me after the way
you surprised me in front of our
colleagues and then gave me attitude
about it only to pretend that
you didn't do anything wrong
and let's not forget how
they way you treated me before
I left your office! Geez I wonder why
I SOUND UPSET???

Taehyung's eyes widened reading the lengthy text. Got her! He celebrated. You never fail Miss Harper. Now to reel you in. He began his reply, feeling confident on the outcome of his plan.

Taehyung
Miss Harper, we can't depart on our
trip this way. I'm sending you the
location to my residence. We should
discuss this in person.

Taehyung didn't wait for a response as he was quick to send her his address.

Taehyung
I'll be waiting for you

He placed his phone down and stood up from where he was sitting, grinning to himself as the idea of having Sierra over at his apartment created a whirlwind of thoughts enveloped his vivid imagination. He peered down at his attire, "hmm...I should probably change."

So...everything 😍

Are you all still with me?

Please don't give up on this book. I know the updates are slow but I'm hoping after holiday season I can add this to my ongoing works. Till then, please do not ask or request an update and I will continue to work on it as much as I can.

Thank you so much for your patience
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clw 💘