Promise Me

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Authors: Barbie Bohrman
Tags: Contemporary
turns to him and says, "Oh, no one in particular, just girl talk, you know."
    "Julia, would you give us a moment please?" He asks, keeping his eyes on me the entire time. Since I know she doesn't think I should be alone with him, I already know what her answer will be.
    "Sure, no problem. See you at home, Sabrina."
    Traitor. Benedict Arnold. I can't believe she just did that. I'm staring at her in shock as she quickly marches out of view until I hear her far off voice instructing her remaining staff to pack it up, or else. Coming back to the task at hand, I look at Alex who is trying to stifle a grin, but it's not working too well.
    "Don't laugh, it's not funny," I say while I try to keep a straight face.
    "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have snuck up on you both like that. That was very rude of me."
    He starts to close the space between us, so I automatically put up both my hands to stop him before he gets any closer. "Alex, I can't do this. Please don't make this any more difficult than it is."
    "Fine, understood," he stops and then quickly nods, "I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable, Sabrina. The last thing I want to do is lose you."
    I look at him with a raised eyebrow in confusion before he clarifies further while grinning, "As a business colleague."
    He starts walking towards me again, causing me to move backwards until I reach the wall. He stops just an inch or two away from me, never breaking eye contact. "I think I may have waited too long," he says. I open my mouth to say something back to him, but he puts up his hand to wave me to stop before I even start. He's so close and for a split second I want to forget everything and just kiss him senseless. I lick my lips in anticipation, bringing his gaze to momentarily focus on them before he breaks the silence between us.
    "Sabrina, it's no secret how I feel about you. I've wanted to say something to you sooner, but it never seemed to be the right time. I'm sorry if I've made a mess of things between us, but I just couldn't wait any longer."
    His eyes show a trace of defeat in them. It makes me want to tell him how I wish things were different between us. It makes me want to not get on that plane in a couple of days. It makes me close the gap between us and pull his lips to mine. His lips taste like the most decadent wine I've ever tasted. One of his hands frames my face, while the other has wrapped around the back of my neck to keep me in place. Unlike the kiss from earlier, which was soft and slow, this one is full of desperation. Taking one more step forward, he pins my back to the wall. He takes his hand from my face and runs it slowly down my neck, collarbone, and over my chest until it rests on my hip. All the while our tongues are dancing, finding a rhythm of their own.
    Suddenly, he stops and pulls away. "As much as I want you right now, I think it's for the best if we stop," he says and dips his head so that his forehead is resting against mine.
    "I'm sorry Alex, I didn't mean to get so carried away."
    Grinning at me, he puts his finger lightly on my lips. "I'm not sorry at all. I've wanted that to happen since the very first time I met you."
    He takes his finger away and moves back a bit, putting some much needed space between us. "Alex, I think you deserve to know that I do feel something for you, but..."
    What do I say? I don't want to really tell him about my trip or about the whole Tyler obsession, so I find myself right back at square one.
    "You don't have to say anything to me. Go on your trip. How about we discuss it when you come back."
    His smile never leaves his face, making it easier for me to take the temporary olive branch he offered and just nod at his request. He steps further away from me and tips his head slightly, motioning me to leave the alcove. Before leaving him, I turn and say, "Thank you, Alex." Pivoting back towards the hallway, I make my way back to my office, pick up my purse and practically run out the door.
    Driving home, my mind is

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