The excitement between our bodies is impossible to ignore. I try not to get too bothered about how his arm is firmly wrapped around my waist. It makes the desire in me awaken.

"You know to dance right?" He asks slowly as Alexa turns on the music.

"Of course," I mumble, my voice barely above a whisper.

"Good." He smiles satisfied.

I set my hand on his shoulder as we intertwine our other hands and start moving our bodies to the music. I am a little careful because I have my heels on but I know I wouldn't fall as he is holding me so safe.

It's quite a normal thing to do but the fact that we are not dancing because of some valid reason is what makes it look different and... intimate.

I am not clear what the look in his eyes confesses but I can clearly realize we are both definitely going to have a hard time. The desire is strong and we honestly have no control over what our bodies sense.

He twirls me around and pulls me back against his chest. I bite my lip as he puts my hair to the side and rests his chin on my shoulder. I feel his stubble tickle my cheek and I almost suck in a sharp breath.

Fuck!

When he turns me around again, I look at him as I lick my lips feeling the urgency to kiss him. I am not even thinking twice about what I am doing as I lean in to kiss him. Since I am wearing my heels I don't even have to get on my tiptoes and I love that I can look him right in the eye.

I look at him as I inch closer wanting to see his reaction but he doesn't react so I look down at his lips and keep my hand on his cheek.

I am about to press my lips against his when he tilts his head and I end up kissing his cheek. I close my eyes in embarrassment and I don't move an inch. His hand is still around my waist and my hand is still on his cheek but I don't move back to look up at his face.

What the hell is wrong with me?

"Avni." He says slowly and his voice kinda sends a chill down my spine. "Remember our bet of having our first kiss in public?"

What the fuck man!

"I am disappointed we aren't kissing already even though I desperately want to but you know the bet?" He says and I roll my eyes feeling frustrated.

I am frustrated with myself and him. I should have controlled and he shouldn't have given a damn about the bet.

I pull back and glare at him. "Asshole!"

He laughs as he looks at me and he reaches out to put a strand of my hair behind my ear but I slap his arm.

"I am not kissing you again."

"We'll see that." He says with a smile. "I'll change and come so that we can leave?"

I don't give him a response so he knows I am still annoyed with him. I cross my arms on my chest as I walk over to the window behind the couches.

"You can come up and check the rooms if you want to." I hear him say behind me.

I turn around and watch as he walks up the stairs. I frown and almost slap myself when I find myself staring at his ass. He has a hot walk.

I know then one year with him is going to be a very big hot deal. We might even end up having sex if we keep staying in the same room. And I know that doesn't change anything because attraction is not a forever thing. You see a better person or get bored.... whatever it is.

I had to think a lot before making my decision. I knew having the position as Fashion Designer is what I exactly need. Even if this contract is over and he decides to fire me I can go around and say I have a one-year experience. I can do wonders in a year.

This is the opportunity, I can design as many collections as possible. Design for photoshoots and runaways. Might as well get a chance to design for celebrities.

While it makes me feel less satisfied that I am getting this position just like that I also know I wouldn't be getting it if I wasn't capable of it. I haven't been handed the degree just like that I have worked hard for it.

I walk up the stairs wanting to see how it looks up there. It's pretty fancy yet simple at the same time. I like the interior design he has and that everything is arranged in order. Just how I like it.

There are three rooms up there and I wonder if he is going to let me come here if I want to have some alone time but I shrug it off. I can go to some beaches or a park that is better for me until I get myself an apartment.

The other two doors are closed and one is left open and I know that is his room. I walk up to it knowing well I shouldn't.

When do I do something I should?

Unless it's serious of course. I am very particular about what I do when it comes to money, my career, and my self-respect.

I stand by the doorway and cross my arms on my chest as I lean against it. He is clasping his watch around his wrist and he turns to look at me when he sees my reflection in the mirror.

"Do you like it?"

I am not sure if he is talking about his look or the apartment.

"Yeah." I nod looking down at him. T-shirt or suit he looks hot in both.

"Come on, let's go." He says as he walks past me and I take a whiff of his perfume.

I groan irritated as I follow him and he turns to look at me with a frown. I look away not wanting to give him a reason why I was groaning. I am not sure myself. I did because he didn't let me kiss him or because my presence doesn't have an effect on him as his presence has on me... I am not sure.

But most importantly it was because this would undoubtedly be the last time I approached to kiss him. I am not taking the lead after the rejection.

Come on, I have some self-respect.

"See you won't get bored with me." He says as we walk out and he locks the door. "You seemed to enjoy it."

Yes, I did. But why the fuck would I give him the satisfaction of it when he didn't give me by kissing?

"It wasn't entertaining, it was boring." I shrug as we walk to the elevator.

It was breathtaking, tempting, exciting... it was anything but boring but I'll keep that to myself.

"You are not going to accept that you enjoyed it, are you?" He laughs as we stand in the elevator and it starts moving.

"I am not." I roll my eyes. "You said you could entertain me. For me, entertainment should make me laugh out loud. You know, lol."

"Not some dance to suffocate me," I say suffocate instead of turn me on.

He looks at me with an amused smile. "We can watch funny movies together to make you go lol."

"Very funny." I roll my eyes as we walk out. "You better accept you can't entertain."

"I won't." He grins. "I am sure I can. It doesn't have to make you laugh out loud. It can also just take your breath away."

"You want to kill me already?" I ask teasingly.

He stops near his car and he turns to look at me. "I would love to leave you breathless and let you catch your breath again. In that way, I would want to take your breath away."

Why the fuck did it turn me on? Again?

I look at him suddenly speechless and I promptly look away not wanting him to see the influence his words have on me.

Men are men. You give them one weakness they are going to utilize it against you forever.

"I didn't get my car," I say after a moment and it almost feels like an insult to me because that isn't even my car. My father brought it for me. "I took an Uber from the airport."

"I don't mind you coming in my car." He shrugs and he reaches out to open the door for me.

"You don't have to be sweet, I'll be your wife anyway," I say as I get in the car finding his gesture sweet.

"I would open the for you even if you weren't going to be my wife." He chuckles as he holds the frame of the car's door. "It's not being sweet, it's a gentleman thing."

"Oh, what a gentleman," I say sarcastically.

"Thanks." He grins amused before he shuts the door.

I follow him with my eyes as he walks around and gets behind the wheel. He drives in silence for a while and I stay silent, not sure of what to say.

I'm nervous about this contract thing but if we keep this between us it won't be a big deal. It's more like a business deal.

I just don't want anyone to know because my career would be misunderstood and I know even Neil has to be careful about this. As long as we keep our mouths shut no one is going to figure this out.

"I'm not sure if you noticed me the other day when my family came over to dinner at your home," Neil says and I turn to look at him.

"You had come?" I frown.

"Yeah."

"Oh. I was just not in a good mood that day," I say silently. I was still not over what my ex-boyfriend and my ex-best friend did to me.

"Yeah. I can understand." He nods and I frown.

"Your brother mentioned you had a recent breakup." He says as he takes a glance at me.

I clench my jaw as I look at him. He knew I had an ex when he came to meet me at the restaurant. If he didn't he would have believed my lie.

It makes me angry at Leo for saying Neil something which wasn't his to share. He had no fucking right doing it. I know it is Leo because Aaron would never do that.

"Leo said?" I ask him just to be sure.

"Yes." Neil looks at me worried as he pulls the car into the parking lot. I know the anger is probably visible on my face and in my voice.

"Give me a second," I tell him as I rush out of the car already calling Leo.

I stand in a corner as I keep the phone on my ear. He doesn't answer it even after two calls and I dial him again knowing this is the last try then I have to wait until he calls back, he might probably be busy.

"Hey." He answers and I can hear noise coming in the background. "What's up, Avi?"

"What the fuck, Leo?" I ask irritated.

"Woah." He chuckles. "Is that how you greet your brother?"

"Why did you tell Neil I was going through a breakup?" I inquire, ignoring his question. "You had no fucking right doing that."

"So, he said you already." He laughs.

"You can't take everything as fun, Lee." I shake my head. He is the most fun-going guy and dramatic one in our family.

"Okay, listen." He says slowly knowing I'm serious, pretty serious. "He seemed a good guy but I didn't want him to hit on you right away. I was just letting him know it's not a good time to get in touch with you."

"You still had no right," I say annoyed. "Why would you do that?"

"Because I care about you." He says and I hate that he is being honest. Will they all still love me like this if they get to know I'm not their own?

"I didn't want you to get sad all over again remembering your foolish ex-boyfriend. I'm sure if Neil had approached you you would remember your ex, wouldn't you?"

I don't say anything because he is right. I am not sure if Neil would have approached me considering he didn't want a commitment but Leo didn't know that. Leo obviously said that so Neil wouldn't hit on me right away.

"Is he?"

"Sorry?" I ask. I was lost in my thoughts I didn't hear what he was saying.

"Neil is not being a jerk to you, right?"

"Uh, no," I say as I look over my shoulder to see Neil who looks at me curiously.

"Okay, Lee, Bye," I say. "Don't do that again, okay?" I say in a serious tone so he knows I'm serious.

"Okay, boss." He laughs.