Chapter 5 : Cornered You have no idea how hard I've worked , all my energy , life and spirit were spent on this project . I was in the office , in the warehouse almost day and night , and my mind was focused on this . " Priscilla ... this is a mess ! Could you be more careful ? This girl is a disaster ... " Kate usually told me . She has done nothing except give me awesome ideas that we can not execute . And then , it was all my fault . She wasn't helpful at all , but , on the other hand , I have to admit that Ethan has tried to help me , he liked what he saw of the designs and all the options , but in general I have said , very nicely : thanks , but no , thanks . He gives me a frown every time , I obviously need help , I almost did this alone ! But I don't want to be close to him , it's like I feel bad just to be a few inches close to him . Distance is what I really need from him . But finally , today is the most important day because we are going to present the first draft of the project to Ethan's boss . Ethan and Clark are very happy , but I'm biting my nails , I'm stressed . I put on a long , green skirt , a white shirt and some accessories . My hair is tied up in a ponytail and I wear few accessories . Suzy always says that clothes well helps to feel confident . I think she's right . I feel really nice , a true professional . As I walk outside the building , I'm surprised by the cute neighbor who sees me and smiles . Good god ... Robbie is really cute . I wasn't dreaming at all . " Hey dear neighbor , " he says and I giggle . Am I giggling ? What the fuck ? " Good morning , " I said and looked after my car . " You know , I was wondering ! .. would you like to go out with me ? " he asks , and I am stunned . " Go out like ... ? " " Like a date " he adds " If you want of course , " he says and I blush . It seems like is a legit invitation to a date . I mean he is not laughing , so ... is not a joke . Right ? " Why ... I mean ... why would you want to go out with me ? " I ask . God Priscilla ! What a stupid question ! He shrugs . " I think you're gorgeous and ... fascinating , " he says with that half smile I like so much . Gorgeous ... fascinating . Waoooo , just waooo . " Well ... yes . Yes , I say confidently . " So I will pick you up tomorrow night , if that is okay " I see his smile , and I am feeling faint . " Wonderful ! " I pick you here in our place " he smiles . " Our place , yes ... because we live together ! I mean in the same place ! " I say , and we laugh . Our date is tomorrow . Can you imagine ? I have a date , I have a date ! Here I was crying for my luck and a cute guy showed up and asked me out of nowhere . The meeting went better than I thought it would . Ethan's boss seemed strict but also really happy with the results . Especially the design I did with modern textures and some bright colors . Do you like this story ? ADD TO LIBRARY P P Chapter 5 : Cornered " It was all my idea , " Kate said , trying to take all the credit for my work . " I'm pretty sure I saw that in Priscilla's notebook " Ethan mentioned , and I almost gasped . My boss is aware of all my efforts . The client was happy . I'm just proud that they liked what I did and that there will be more projects to come . My design was a success and I have a date ! Life is good ! After the meeting , my boss announces that we are going out to dinner at a fancy restaurant downtown to celebrate . And Ethan is coming with us . Don't get me wrong , I'm grateful for all his help , but I need to be as far from him , as possible . When we reach the restaurant , I position myself on the other side of the table , a lot of seats between Ethan and me . The restaurant is really beautiful , and I don't think I've ever seen a place like this before . The food is fantastic , and I try everything little by little . I'm always aware of my portions like everyone is looking at what I eat . Even if I know it is not true . When he is around , I go back to being Miss Piggy and not the Priscilla I worked so hard to become . Yeah ... I'm pretty messed up . " Thank you , Ethan , for all your patience ... you are such a wonderful client ! " I hear Kate saying to Ethan . She is trying to touch him , I bet he wants to take him outside , elsewhere . But I can see him looking for me , while I talk to my colleagues who are close to me , many congratulate me on my work . At one point I get up to go to the bathroom , and on my way back I take advantage and see the restaurant . I walked to other rooms and found a small semi - open garden . It has a little fountain and sculptures , it's very small but beautiful . I stay there , away from everyone , mesmerized by the beautiful garden with flower pots . It seemed like a secret place . I turned my back when I heard a voice . " You've really gone too far in avoiding me .... " Ethan . He must have followed me . He comes closer and I take a few steps back . " L... started to say . " You have nothing to say to me . I mean ... you seem quite talkative with others " He is without his jacket , his shirt has no tie and the top buttons are unbuttoned . I swallow saliva . " What are you doing here , Ethan ? What's your issue with me ? " I ask . What the hell is he asking me ? That I don't talk to him ? He puts his hands in his pockets and continues to walk towards me , stopping a few steps to look at the garden . " I just ... I just wanted to congratulate you . My boss and the company are very pleased with your work . You have always been brilliant , " he says sincerely , looking at me . I look into his eyes , that damn color I have always loved , like sand under the sun . And suddenly I remember when he was a boy , the one who always smiled at me . How I loved to see him smile ! " Thank you , " I say simply . He sighs . " What's happening ? You always run away from me , you don't accept my help , my invitations , I really don't understand ... " he says and takes a few more steps towards me . Suddenly I'm aware of his perfume , it's fabulous . I look at his face , his attractive features , his golden skin shining , his wonderful eyes . I also know that we are alone here , and I take a few steps back , but my back hits a wall . It doesn't take long for him to come closer . " Tell me Prissy ? " He whispers to me and I see his lips get closer , a faint smell of wine making me realize he must have had more than a few glasses of wine . He lifts his hand and tucks a strand behind my ear , taking the opportunity to caress my cheekbone , jaw and chin with his fingers . It feels Do you like this story ? ADD TO LIBRARY Chapter 5 : Cornered I feel like sweating and almost trembling . I feel spellbound , hypnotized . It's as if my memories of the past are merging with a future that never existed . He puts a hand on the wall next to me and I feel him lean a little closer . We've never been this close , I'm trapped , cornered . His other hand goes to my neck and seems to want to go to my cleavage , but ends up staying on my shoulder . " Are you going to tell me what's going on ? " He whispers seductively and before I can say anything ... he moves closer and places his lips on mine . He catches my lower lip between him and I feel like I can't breathe . Ethan kisses me . Ethan Fairfax kisses me . As much as I hate it , he's the only guy I've ever truly loved , and here we are in a restaurant , and we're kissing . Well , he is kissing me . I'm so surprised that I can't bring myself to kiss him back . I can feel his chest leaning against mine and my heart beating wildly . His hand goes from my shoulder to my neck , holding me . The movement of his lips is soft and rhythmic , and then , from tender , it becomes more passionate ... even though his lips are soft and warm . My body betrays me , my knees weaken , my chest heaves . The tip of his nose touches mine lightly , and I feel strands of his hair brushing my forehead . The smell of alcohol and a soft murmur come from his lips . It's glorious and at the same time ... is hell . At some point , he slowly pulls away and I'm still wide - eyed . When I looked at him , he was as shocked as I was . He must have realized his mistake . " Prissy ... I , " he says , trying to apologize . But the damage is done . " Ah Ahhh ... I ... someone must be waiting for me " I say , and he looks at me with a sour expression as I walk away . * Prissy ! Prissy ! I hear him calling me in the distance , but I leave the garden and the restaurant quickly , not giving him a chance to get close to me again . Chapter Comments L LauCcs 7 days ago he loves her 67 SHARE 2 Reviews > 11 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!