Billionaires in New York Boxed Set: Billionaires in the City Books 1-3 by Laura Burton

Author:Laura Burton [Burton, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Burton & Burchell Ltd
Published: 2020-04-05T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

A Bashful Hero

“…and that’s how I got these scars,” Edward ended as he pulled up outside of Catherine’s apartment, holding up his left hand for her to inspect.

Edward had talked non-stop during the entire car ride. He was known to ramble when he was nervous. It was unusual for him to feel anything but confident. His stomach churned as he glanced to the side at her, and his brain spun with thoughts of self-doubt. There was something about Catherine that had him feeling out of depth. He wondered if it was because for the first time in his life, he didn’t have his wealth to fall back on. With Catherine, he couldn’t hide behind fancy gifts and lavish dates. Without the penthouse suite, limousine and blank cheques to write… he was exposed.

What if she didn’t think he was funny? What if he said something stupid and offended her? What if she thought he was boring? The thoughts bombarded his mind at an unprecedented rate. It jabbed at his previously iron-clad ego and left him shaken.

Oddly, the effect only made him want to pursue Catherine more.

“Thanks for the ride. You have a really cool car.” Catherine traced her fingertips along the classic style dashboard and shot Edward a sheepish look. Her eyes reflected the yellow lamplights from outside and looked like two golden orbs staring at him. Her rosy lips were set apart slightly and she bashfully tucked her dark hair behind her ear. Edward, as if drawn to a magnet, leaned in without thinking. His lips hovered barely an inch from hers when the passenger door swung open. In one swift motion, Catherine slid out and let out a breathy laugh.

“I’ll see you around,” she said, offering a jolly wave. Edward’s heart sank as he lifted his hand in the air.

“I’ll call you,” he shouted from the car. Catherine pointed at him with a wink and picked up the bottom of her gown as she walked up the steps to her apartment.

“I’ll call you?” Edward repeated to himself in an angry whisper. “You sound like an idiot.” Struck by a sudden thought he pushed open his door and bolted out of the car.

“Hey,” he shouted, leaning against the car roof and resting his weight on his forearms. Catherine swiveled on the spot, her gown swished and shimmered in the dim lights and her beautiful brows were raised expectantly. Edward swallowed. “If Calvin gives you anymore trouble…” he trailed off with the most earnest look he could muster.

I’ll beat the lights out of him. He added to himself. Catherine stood simply. She held her purse with her delicate hands and stared at him. A warmth spread across his chest as he watched her lips curve upward appreciatively. She bobbed her head in acknowledgement.

“I know. You were my hero tonight. Thank you.”

Her gentle response made Edward giddy. He wanted to dash to the bottom of the steps, fall to his knees and burst out into song, singing “I will be your hero.

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