Total pages in book: 52
Estimated words: 52643 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 263(@200wpm)___ 211(@250wpm)___ 175(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 52643 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 263(@200wpm)___ 211(@250wpm)___ 175(@300wpm)
“It was nice seeing you, Miss Edwards.” Liam shakes my hand as he and Mr. Peterson approach. “You and your husband have a lovely home.”
“I’ll say!” Mr. Peterson shakes my hand, too. “It’s wonderful.”
They slip into Liam’s car and I desperately wish that I could kiss him in front of everyone.
I watch until their car leaves the gate and then I return inside.
Frank Sinatra is blasting in the ballroom, and my parents are dancing together under the dim lights.
I can say what I want about them and how out of touch they are with reality, but they’re definitely in love.
In the middle of Frank Sinatra crooning another chorus about New York, the doorbell rings.
“Miss Thatchwood left her shawl or her umbrella,” Benny says, sighing. “Why does she do this to me after every event?”
“She wants to get a private tour and see what she can steal.” I laugh. “I’ll handle it. Go home.”
“You sure?”
“I could use the company.”
He gives me a hug before heading down the hall.
I grab Miss Thatchwood’s shawl from where she always leaves it, and head to the door. When I open it, she’s not there.
It’s Liam.
“Yes?”
“I left something,” he says.
“We keep the lost and found in the first-floor guest room,” I say. “I’ll show you where it is.”
“I’m talking about you.” He looks into my eyes. “I should’ve asked you to come with me instead of letting you come home for the holidays. Where can I make up for that?”
“In the pool house.”
He motions for me to lead him there, and I don’t waste any time. I walk through the long hallways and down the hedge path where we won’t be seen.
Then I lock the door once we’re both inside.
“Step out of your clothes,” he commands.
I’m too caught off guard by how sexy he looks right now, so I stand still.
He smiles as he undresses, watching me as if he knows I’m completely useless.
When he’s down to his briefs, he unclasps my diamond necklace and pulls off my shawl. He presses his palm against the side of my dress and unzips it, pushing it down to the floor.
I step out of my heels, and takes out a condom before walking me over to the bed.
Our mouths meet within seconds, and he whispers, “I’m sorry I didn’t ask you to come with me.”
I’m too distracted by his kiss to speak.
He rolls on the condom, and moves on top of my body, slowly pushing his cock inside me.
“Have you missed me?” he asks.
“Yes.”
“Hmmm.” He kisses my lips, filling me deeper, fucking me slower than he’s ever fucked me before. “Are you sure?”
“Yes…”
“Genevieve…” He’s staring into my eyes, holding me on the edge of pleasure and pain. “I’m going to fuck you all night…”
I moan as he takes his time burying himself inside me.
“Wrap your legs around my waist,” he commands, and I oblige.
Clasping my hands, he holds them above my head as he thrusts in and out of me. He never takes his eyes off mine, and he swallows my loud screams with kisses that leave me struggling to breathe.
When I come down, I know that I want this man, only him, for the rest of my life.
In the morning, his scent still lingers on my skin.
Remnants of his kisses tell a story I can never read to anyone else.
I really do love you…
LESSON #4
“Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it.”
Um, okay…Thanks?
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GENEVIEVE
Second Semester
Spring
Liam and I are a true couple.
Well, as “true” as one with secrets can be…
We’ve fallen into a routine that involves sneaking around campus, texting at night, talking on the phone until sunrise.
I meet him at the train station to catch the first and last ride on weekends. I sit on his lap whenever we have the tram to ourselves, and when we don’t, his knees touch mine.
My senior activities are long forgotten, and I couldn’t care less that I never made a single friend at this school.
I have him.
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LIAM
Subject: Last Minute Trip & Presentation
I didn’t want to wake you this morning, butI won’t see you this weekend.
In case you forgot, one of my old classmates reached out about an ongoing project, and I’m going to NYC to present for my old hedge fund.
Work on some of your thesis projects.
I’ll be back for you,
Liam
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GENEVIEVE
Manhattan, New York
“Ladies and gentlemen, the next stop is Station Y, Manhattan, New York,” the speaker system says. “If this is your final destination, please ensure that you have all of your personal belongings before disembarking.”
I grab my backpack and head to the doors.
Once they glide open, I rush onto the platform. Cutting through the crowd, I run through the crosswalk and down the closest subway station.
The L train huffs with one last offer and I rush onboard before it takes off.
Me
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