Page 68 of Someone Exactly Like Me (Wounded Hearts 1)
“I thought we could go hiking or do something on the grounds during the day. On the website, the nature looks amazing. There’s a hot tub so bring your swimsuit. And maybe a dress for our celebration dinner. I thought on Thursday we can go to one of the art galleries. And the rest, we’ll figure out.”
“Okay, that gives me a good idea,” I say, pulling into my driveway.
“I’ll walk you in.”
I love that he makes sure I’m safely inside. Our goodbyes are becoming my favorite and my saddest part of our days. We stand in our usual spots, facing each other in my foyer, him looking down into my eyes, making my pulse race.
“Thank you for another nice day. I had fun. I especially enjoyed watching you with Jo-Jo.”
“I’m glad you had a good time. I did too.” I wrap my hands around my cold arms.
Instantly, he steps in, caging my body with his arms, holding my head to his chest. Without thinking, I sink into him, listening to his heart beat. He releases an audible exhale, uncages me, and steps back.
“I’ll see you in the morning.” Cupping my face in his hands, he kisses both cheeks, then closes the distance between our faces. “Good night, Destiny,” he murmurs, barely above a whisper.
I take a deep inhale. “Good night, Nicco.”
He leaves and I close the door behind him, happy it’s not our last goodbye, but sad because I know it’s coming.
I don’t have it in me to pack tonight so I’ll pack in the morning. I’ll pack for an overnight trip with a man who’s not mine and could never be. A man who I’m growing to like more each day. A man who unravels me in my fantasies and is starting to unravel me in real life.
A man who’s inching into my heart.
