Love Delayed by Anna Black

Author:Anna Black
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Black Odyssey Media
Published: 2024-08-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Marcus

Despite having called and texted Eliana several times, I didn’t get a response and could only assume she was very upset with me. So, I decided to go by her place the next morning before heading to work. I didn’t want her to be mad at me for something that was nothing. No, I didn’t tell her that Zamora was staying in my family’s penthouse, but I figured she would never know since she rarely came to the hotel. I had to assure her there wasn’t anything going on with Zamora and me. Now, if she asked me if I wanted something with Zamora, I would have to lie through my teeth. I couldn’t explain in words how Zamora was my fit, and if I tried, it would make no sense to a sane person.

Eliana was a smart, vibrant, edgy, gorgeous woman who carried herself like a diva––usually not the type I’d go for. However, she had this sophistication that attracted me, and when I sat down and had a real conversation with her, she was more down-to-earth than I expected. She was not only intelligent and ambitious, but we also shared many of the same interests. I admit my feelings for her were nothing like those I carried for Zamora, but I told myself they would grow with time.

Eliana supported my business endeavors, cheering me on when I expressed wanting to open a hotel in Vegas and even saying she would move there if that’s what I wanted. That sealed the deal, and I proposed. That she would leave the Windy City with me showed she had my back, so I had to make it right with her. I thought the perfect way to do that was to take Eliana with me to the meeting with Zamora so she could see it was strictly business between us.

I pulled up in front of her building and hit the remote to open her garage. When I saw her vehicle wasn’t there, I parked and dialed her again. Once again, my call went to voicemail. I shut the garage door, exited my car, and entered her condo. After checking her bedroom, I noticed her bed was still made, which meant she hadn’t slept there the night before. I immediately sent her a text.

Where are you? I’m sorry, babes. Call me.

Thirty minutes later, I still hadn’t received a response. I was set to meet Zamora in an hour but didn’t want to go without Eliana with me. So, I called Zamora.

“Hey, hey, hey,” she sang, answering after the third ring.

That was a corny thing we used to say when we called each other, and I couldn’t help but smile at the thought.

“Hey, hey, hey,” I sang back.

“Okay, before you come, don’t eat a morsel of breakfast. Your staff and I are not only going to present you with the new menu but also let you sample a few of the dishes. So, come prepared to indulge in some deliciousness,” she said excitedly.

I squeezed the bridge of my nose and blew out a deep breath.

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