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crazy like I knew New York to be from movies and
TV, but socially fun. It was a nice alternative from the social
life I had in Cortland and much different from the college
atmosphere I was used to…another positive change.
    It wasn’t until a couple hours later and a few
more beers in when a sly, familiar voice came up behind me, asking
if he could buy me a drink. The hair on my neck stood on alert and
belly warmed as I turned to face the only man that could make me
cave with just his voice.
    Miles.
    “Wow. I didn’t expect to see you here tonight,”
I practically purred, the alcohol inhibiting my speech and
self-control.
    His expression turned intrigued. “Why would you
say that?”
    “I figured this wouldn’t be an executive’s scene,” I said with a touché tone to my
voice.
    This warranted the sexy gut-laugh that he has
done before. “I’ll have you know that you could be slightly
correct. However, today it was brought to my attention that it just
may be more my scene than I thought.”
    I gave him an impressed look, nodding my head
and feeling my cheeks warm as they always did when he was around. He came here for me. Flattery was taking over.
    “So, a drink?” he asked again with a raised brow
and dimple showing again.
    I was weak. Exposed. Caught. There was no
denying the way he made me feel. His allure was one I couldn’t turn
a cheek to. Any previous reservations I had were quickly sliding
out the door. My old self was taking over, though even my new,
improved self knew I wouldn’t be able to refuse him. I couldn’t let
the opportunity to be with someone like Miles Blackwell pass me by,
so I agreed, following him towards the bar, allowing him to place
his hand on my lower back as we moved through the crowd around
it.
    Merrick happened to be available when I reached
an opening in the crowd. “Another Ultra?” he questioned, smiling as
he asked.
    “Please.”
    “And a gin and tonic for me, if you could,”
Miles added, handing Merrick his credit card over my shoulder.
“Excuse me, gorgeous. I didn’t mean to reach over you,” he
whispered in my ear, causing all the hairs on my body to stand
again…exhilarated.
    Merrick seemed puzzled, quickly looking back and
forth between Miles and I before disappearing to the other end of
the bar. I wondered why, but then shrugged my shoulders, not really
caring.
    “Do you know him?” Miles asked, squaring his
body to mine.
    Is he jealous? Christ, I met you in the
elevator yesterday and Merrick three hours ago.
    “Him?” I questioned curiously, raising my chin
towards Merrick. “No, we just met tonight.” I shook my head,
blowing it off.
    He casually nodded his head and though it seemed
he thought otherwise, he didn’t elaborate. It was the truth,
though. The only information I knew was from Kelly and Sami, and
that was just about him being hot, which was obvious.
    Miles left it at that, leading us into a less
congested area after receiving our drinks. I didn’t mind. Being in
overcrowded areas reminded me too much of frat houses and college
bars, which weren’t my cup of tea anymore. Not to mention, although
I shouldn’t, I was anxious to get to know Miles a little
better.
    The night carried on with no awkward silences as
we talked. I finally got him to stop calling me “Ms. Reynolds” and
say “Kayla” instead. It seemed too proper, making me feel older
than I was. I also learned that while Connie oversaw all the
production end of things, Miles handled the business/financial part
of ETV. They’re both considered CEOs, having dual partnership in
the network.
    It wasn’t until the bar started to clear out and
Sami and Kelly stopped over to say that they were heading out that
we noticed the time. It was after midnight. Talking to Miles seemed
effortless, not to mention ridiculously intoxicating. That grin
that made my insides cave never left his face and his deep blue
eyes still seemed to sparkle in the dim light. The level of
attraction between