Chapter 17

The smirk on his face said it all. He knew I was uncomfortable and that only propelled him to bring his face even closer till his smell invaded my space. I could smell a hint of chlorine from the pool and his usual smell which was a mix of his cologne and his natural smell. He leaned even closer till I could feel his breath tickle my ear. "I know you want me," he leaned back with his smirk still intact and took the towel that was hanging on one of the chairs and walked away. ********** "Good morning," I greeted Mrs James as I entered the kitchen, ready to help her prepare some breakfast. "Morning dear." She answered. "Can I help you with breakfast?" I walked over to where she was washing some strawberries. She looked up at me and smiled, "Yes, dear." She stared at her wrist watch, "I'm actually having some tea with some of my friends so I'll be leaving in a few minutes. Can you help me with the waffles? I already made the batter," She pointed at a bowl on the counter containing t