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without an espresso and a brandy”
    She lau ghed “Really? Me neither I live off the stuff, have you ever been to Italy?”  Daniel had and they shared their love for the country but he was distracted again, he was becoming more intrigued by this woman sat in front of him.  Andrew. He wanted to meet this man and his mind reeled with jealousy and anger.  What kind of man would treat a woman like this? 
    He wat ched her as she talked to him. How her hair ran down her bare skin and he wanted to move it away and kiss her neck, her hand subconsciously touched her shoulder, as though she could read his mind.  Her lips as she spoke, he wanted to run his finger over them. He wanted her to lose control and he felt as though he was under a spell as his eyes met hers.  She looked nervous again in the candlelight.
    “You know, I have really enjoyed spending time with you, maybe we could see each other again some time? As friends of course” he spoke the words softly and watched her reaction as she stuttered her reply. 
    “Erm.  Well yes?” she knew it was impossible, she couldn’t get away from Andrew for more than one night.  Her mind worked overtime “I don’t want to drag you into my life Daniel it’s not fair” The waiter brought their espressos and brandy’s to the table and broke the moment. “I should never have come here tonight, I am sorry”. 
    Daniel sipped his coffee, regaining some composure.  It was driving him crazy sat with her like this, listening to her fluster about her life.
    “We will see. I fancy another brandy, shall we go back to the hotel, grab a nightcap?” He was trying to keep the conversation light, he wanted her to know he respected her but he was powerless to let her go. He had to be with her tonight, but he was scared to touch her, scared how she would react to his touch but he wanted her.  What the hells got into me? He didn’t know what to do or say anymore and he looked at her again and saw the look of concern on her face.
    “Maybe Daniel ” She looked uncomfortable “But I can’t be in the hotel bar in case I see my work friends; they will wonder what I’m doing.  Some of them know Andrew”
    He looked at her steadily “Y ou can always come to my penthouse suite, it’s a waste not to use it” Nicole blushed slightly and looked down at her coffee, stirring a sugar cube into the dark liquid for longer than was necessary as she registered his words.
    “ You have booked the penthouse?” she glanced up at him “Well ok then, we can decide when we get back.  Anyway I’m sure I can trust you after last night?” 
    He didn’t say anything and left the table for the toilet, leaving Nicole to compose herself once more.  The night wasn’t going as she had planned; he probably thought she was weird telling him about her shit life.  Andrew ruined everything, even when he wasn’t here. The effect Daniel had on her was unnerving; she was used to being in control of her emotions. Hiding them away. 
    She felt as thought she would do anything he asked of her and she didn’t understand it, she had to regain some composure. This is not Nicole Shaw. The waiter brought the bill and she quickly paid it while Daniel was away, her shawl felt comfortingly close round her shoulders as she stood up around her ready to go.  Daniel returned and looked puzzled as she walked towards the door.
    “I’ve paid” Nicole explained “Y ou can get it next time” she laughed melancholy heavy in her voice, what next time? Daniel took her hand to lead her to the car, completely unable to speak for the moment. 
    No one had ever b ought him dinner before.  God I want her even more now.   When she took his hand earlier, he felt so turned on by her he just wanted to get back in the car and take her back to his room.  He had to hold her, he wanted to feel her lips on his, he wanted to run his hands over her body and make love to her. They arrived back at the hotel, sneaked in quietly, there