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“I think you should pick it up,” I tell him, even though every fiber of my being wants him to do the exact opposite.
He nods and checks the caller’s name. That’s when his eyes widens and he shoves the device to his ear. When he speaks, it’s a language that I don’t recognize. A rough one filled with shushing corners and rough edges.
His expression changes with every word. The handsome lines of his face contort into something else.
Something dark.
Something dangerous.
When he hangs up, he folds his fingers together as he looks out at the brightening sky.
“Is something wrong?” I ask.
“Yes.” Rising, he adjusts the front of his jacket, then pulls down his cuffs to his wrists. He’s clear-eyed and calm. Every hint of our relaxed hangout has been erased. “I need to go.”
I frown slightly as my heart falls. “Oh, okay.”
“Don’t misunderstand me, Kitty Cat.” He stiffens, looking at me with fresh interest. “Iwillbe back. Stay and make yourself comfortable. You can use my bed if you’d like.”
I would, in fact, like that.
“Okay. I’ll see you soon.”
Not long after he’s out of view, I hear the car roar to life below. Peering over the patio, I catch the twin headlights as they illuminate the road. In the rising sun, the Lamborghini looks like a bolt of dark fire streaking through the streets.
Propping my elbow on the table, I drum my fingers on the metal surface. The tapping reminds me of the bachata music. I stop myself by making a tight fist.
The clouds over the sea are thick as fresh cream. A few birds glide over them, breaking up the pure white surface with their dark bodies. The world is waking up.And here I am, already wide awake. I haven’t slept a wink.I glance at the glass doors again.I could go to sleep and wait for him in his bed.
Would he like to find me there when he comes back?
Will he wake me with kisses? Will he keep calling me Kitty Cat as he fucks me?
Placing my glass to my lips, I go to take a drink but find the wine is all gone. The bottle still has some left in it. I tip it over and fill my glass with the final drops, then I grab Konstantin’s glass and dump the rest of it in too.
As I’m debating stripping down and slipping into his bed to wait for him, that’s when my phone begins to vibrate.
My first thought is it has to be Nadia making sure I’m alright.
But then I see the word MOM flash on my screen.
My throat narrows.
Oh no.This is it. My parents have found out about what happened. I bet Phil got to them first, telling them that what happened wasn’t his fault. I knew I should’ve told them …
I glance at the sky slowly growing brighter by the second.
What time is it over there in Wisconsin? It must be after midnight. They’re usually asleep by now.
I’m tempted to hit ignore like Konstantin did. But I know that there’s no way Mom is calling for no reason. So, I hit answer and bring the phone up to my ear.
“Mom?” I say quickly, my voice trembling. “What is it?”
“Emily! Thank God you picked up.”
She doesn’t sound angry. But I don’t relax, not yet.
“What’s going on?” I ask.
