2- Adonis (Book 2)

My heart started racing as I felt the warmth of his body against mine. I looked up at him, and our eyes locked again. The intensity in his gaze was almost too much to bear.

I swallowed hard, trying to calm my nerves. “Who is still here?” I managed to ask, my voice barely above a whisper.

Ha-ha. I had already forgotten about Brian and was asking this man a silly question like a fool.

“Umm. The man? The one who’s been following you,” he reminded me, his voice low and steady. “I’ve been keeping an eye on him, but I think he’s getting bolder. We need to leave now.”

He held me close as he spoke, his hands firm but gentle. I couldn’t help but feel safe in his embrace, even though I had no idea who he was.

“Leave the place! And go where?” I tried to hold my horses in his presence. Nobody had this kind of effect on me.

“Any place. Where he can’t reach you, Cherie.” He suggested. If he was finding my questions a little absurd, he chose not to remark.

“Okay,” I said, my voice barely audible. “Lead the way.” I could not believe it. Brian was someone who I met at the wedding. He was not so stranger to me.

Yet this man, I knew nothing about. I was trusting him so easily. He released me from his embrace and took my hand, leading me away from the crowded club and towards the safety of some unknown place.

What if he takes me to some secluded place and kills me? Or what if he misunderstands me for a woman throwing herself at him just to get his attention?

What If he offers me to accompany him to his place?

Was I being sensible enough to trust him? Where was he exactly taking me at this hour? Shouldn’t I be going home instead of following him in this madness?

As we walked, I couldn’t help but steal glances at him, taking in the chiseled jawline, the strong arms, and the way he moved with such confidence.

“Where is your home? I can walk with you if it’s nearby. Otherwise, I can drive you home.” Oh! Thankfully, he was not kidnapping me. He was offering, to take me home.

And here I had given myself different excuses that he might be a serial killer or a psychopath.

“I … I work nearby…” I was about to tell him that I worked in the salon but then last minute, I decided to change my mind, “I…” I let out a shaky grin, “I do own a car. So, thank you. I can manage it.”

Oh, God! What was his name? Why was he not telling me his fuc*king name? Come on Adonis. You Greek God! Tell me your name. Or maybe ask mine.

That would be the perfect opportunity to let him know my name.

“Where is exactly your car?” he ran a gaze around while I was busily watching his face.

I gulped again and pointed near the salon parking where my second-hand, green Honda Civic was parked, “It’s there the green one.”

We reached my car, and he opened the door for me, helping me inside. So, it was good to know that he was not interested in taking me to his place or clinging to me.

The man was being a gentleman to accompany me to my car.

As I got in the driver’s seat, I couldn’t help but feel a thrill of excitement running through me. Who was this man, and why was he helping me?

But at that moment, I didn’t care. All I knew was that I was safe and that he was the most beautiful man I had ever seen.

He was still there when I started the engine and started driving away at a slow speed.

steal glances at him through the rearview mirror. He was standing there, watching me leave, with his ocean-green eyes. I

just

that I made a mistake by not asking his name. I had been so

it in myself to ask it. I pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the engine, feeling

Eve! You are

could make up my mind, I saw him walking towards my car. My heart skipped a beat as he approached the window,

to make sure you were okay.” “Uh. I… I

please. I

“Bye,” he whispered.

at full speed. This time I didn’t dare to look in

Ha-ha!” Aniya could not seem to stop laughing, “You didn’t even ask his name! You called him Adonis and left? I

i “If he was so handsome and you

Aniya was doing the honors of pulling

Adonis because he looked like a Greek God. Now quit

“Alright, alright. But you know

knocks only once. Who knows, you might never see

“Don’t remind me. But it’s not like I’m looking for a relationship right now.” Aniya gave me a knowing look, “You don’t have to be looking for

my eyes, “Love? Are you serious? You and your romantic

yourself. But if you do see this Adonis again, don’t let him slip away. You never know where it might lead.” Being Aniya, she leaned forward and whispered, “By the way set me up with him. I don’t think Marwick is any more

with every hot guy on this planet. This

of me was already imagining what it would

enjoying my breakfast with Aniya and trying not to think too much about the handsome stranger who

Aniya dropped the subject and started asking me about my work at

is your cleaning company going?” I asked her while taking a sip of my coffee. She

her mouth with a napkin. “I’ve been doing some research and there’s a big market for it in the neighboring towns.” “That’s amazing,” I said, genuinely impressed. “I’m so proud of you.” “Thanks, girl,” Aniya said with a grin. “I couldn’t have done

head to the salon. As I got up to

you go,” she said, grabbing my arm. “Are you

doing okay, Aniya. It’s been tough, but I’m managing.’ “Great. If that’s the case, I will be needing your car for just a day or two. I can manage for the

said, giving me a tight hug. ‘And just remember, I’m always here for you, no matter what.” “Thanks, Aniya,”

me. While going to the salon in her car, I couldn’t help but think about how lucky I was to have Aniya and Ashley in my life. Both my friends were my

been one week since I met him. I knew nothing about that man, and

noon when I got busy with the sudden influx

complete hold on walk-in

phone appointments but had

manicure of a middle-aged woman. Mrs. Margret

treatment to a girl while I was busy giving a haircut

in the seating area,

were looking at me expectantly. I walked over to them

can I do for you today?”

up, “I want a haircut. Would you be able to

spoke too, “I won’t be here on weekend, so I had to rush here to get this long due cut. So, I was

my schedule on my phone and saw that I had a small window of time between appointments. But for that, I needed to sacrifice my coffee break, “Sure, I can do that. Let me just grab my scissors and spray bottle. You have a seat, sir.” I said to the taller one as I walked over to my station to collect my scissors and

first. The shorter one

Greek God I had met. I wondered if he would ever come back to the club, and if he did, would he try to find

the man the best haircut possible. After all, he was my

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