Falling for Gravity by Isabella Cassazza

Author:Isabella Cassazza [Cassazza, Isabella]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Isabella Cassazza

Chapter 3

Wioletta

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A glance at my watch confirms it’s ten past twelve. I’m so stupid. Of course he wouldn’t show up. Why would he? Julian’s a star. What would such a guy want with the poor girl from Poland who struggles to pay her rent?

I plop down on my favorite bench and hug my knees to my chest. It was all just a beautiful dream. How foolish of me to think a man like Julian took a fancy to me. I Googled him last night and used way more of my data limit than I should have. He makes millions. Women throw themselves at his feet. What would he want with foolish Wioletta from Poland?

Julian’s a famous hockey player. Whereas I’m… I don’t know what I am anymore. My family relies on me sending money back home. My brothers work as well. But they depend on whatever construction work they can get. And in between jobs they have to live off what they made on the last one.

I work as a waitress because I don’t have a choice. And because I believed my first agent’s lies about how after a few model gigs, I would never have to work again.

I wish things were different. But—

Julian kneels down in front of me and takes my hands in his. “I’m so sorry.”

My breathing speeds up when he squeezes and fondles them with his long fingers. I’ve always had a thing for man hands. And his are close to what I consider perfection. Strong. Calloused. And yet capable of the softest touch.

I shiver when I recall the way his thumb rubbed little circles on my skin yesterday. If only I could experience his caress one more time, I’d be the happiest woman on earth.

“I fell asleep after the morning skate. And…” He takes a minute to catch his breath. Then he abandons his spot on the ground and sits down on the seat next to me. But instead of keeping his distance, his giant arms hug me close. “I’m so sorry.”

“You’re here now.” I lean my head against his shoulder and give in to the urge to caress his beard with one finger. The hair is surprisingly soft underneath my touch.

“I made you sad,” he murmurs against my forehead.

“Only a little.” I force the corners of my mouth up. And you’ll only make me happy for as long as you are here. Afterward, I’ll be sad again. It’s better I get used to the feeling.

“How was your day?” He lifts my chin up with one finger and looks deep in my eyes while he waits for my answer.

I resist the urge to wipe away the wetness from my cheeks. “I slept until eight. Then I went grocery shopping. Now I’m here.” I wink.

He laughs. And the tiny lines in the corner of his eyes show themselves for the first time today. “Sounds super exciting.”

“What about you?” I wish I had a photographic memory and would never forget his joyful expression.

“My teammates think I’m on drugs since I bounced around during the morning skate.

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