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tomorrow?”
    “No.”
    “How about dinner?”
    “I’ll be working.”
    “How about a nightcap?”
    “Ethan, I will be exhausted after work. Just like I am tonight so better luck next time.” I have my finger hovering over the end button when I hear him speak.
    “Darlin’ I will not let you push me out of your life. Sweet dreams Mia.”
    My eyes widen at his declaration and before my mind can formulate a witty response my phone beeps twice indicating that he’s hung up. I scramble to pull up my recent call list to call him back and give him a piece of my mind.
    When I get the list pulled up I notice that his number is saved as a contact in my phone. My finger hovers over his name ready to dial when a photo catches my attention. I hit the arrow to pull up his info and my heart speeds up when I see the image.
    In the photo Ethan is lying on my couch with a smile on his lips but he isn’t smiling at the camera, he’s smiling at me. My upper body looks attached to his torso as my head lies contently on his chest. My eyes are closed but I look completely relaxed as his left hand plays with the end of my hair.
    I drop the phone back onto the nightstand and close my eyes as reality hits me. He’s the type of guy I can lose myself in, and I really don’t want to lose myself in another man. I wouldn’t mind getting lost in a bed with him but I don’t think he’ll go for it.
    I know that he’s not going to leave me alone just because I push him away so maybe he’ll be willing to compromise. I fall asleep contemplating how I can talk him into a secret hitter relationship.
    ****
    Saturday
    Tonight is my first night working at Ice. It’s a popular nightclub that has two bars located on the main level and a bar located in the VIP section (located upstairs with a balcony that overlooks the dance floor). Fortunately, this club is so busy it keeps me running from open ‘til close and gives me a legitimate reason to ignore Ethan’s texts. Unfortunately, this means he has an excuse to be waiting for me on my doorstep.
    I slowly climb out of the car and make my way to the front door. I’m too tired to argue and make him leave so I don’t protest when he follows me inside. I drop to the couch and half-heartedly pull off my platform peep toe shoe. Ethan drops to his knees in front of me and takes off my other shoe. I can’t stop my eyes from closing or the sigh that escapes my lips as I sink into the couch.
    “Why do you wear them if they hurt?”
    “Better tips if I wear heels, leggings, tight pants, or skirts,” I mumble sleepily. I cock one eye open when he begins massaging my foot. “You score major points for the foot rub but I’m way too tired to give you any cupcake.”
    “Cupcake?” he questions chuckling. I nod and point at her. Ethan full on laughs at this and asks, “What do you call your clit a sprinkle?” I roll my eyes and mumble a “shut up” before I feel myself being lifted into strong arms.
    “You must be tired if shut up is your best reply. Don’t worry darlin’, I just want to hold you tonight.” When we hit my room I’m carried to bed, stripped to my panties and bra, and tucked in. I feel the other side of the bed dip before protective arms wrap around me.
    I never slept so well in my life.

    Chapter Six
    Laying Down The Law
    Sunday…Ethan
    I’m awake before her and I’m content to lie here watching her sleep. I can’t resist playing with the end of her hair as I take in her mocha complexion, long curly lashes, cute pug nose, and pouty pink lips. How can someone look so sweet and inviting but the minute she wakes up, pushes you away? I run my index finger over her nose and watch as milk chocolate eyes meet mine.
    “Hi.”
    “Hi. We need to talk Ethan.”
    “Okay.”
    “Do you want to get out of bed first?”
    “No, here is good.”
    I watch as she sits up in bed before speaking. “I’m attracted to you and after having sex with you I know I won’t be able to resist you so I