The Auction, #2 by Charlotte Byrd

Author:Charlotte Byrd [Byrd, Charlotte]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Charlotte Byrd

Chapter 9 - Ellie

When he calls again...

I slam the door shut as soon as Tom leaves. I hate him for what he has said. Why does he have to be such an asshole? I know that he’s going through his own shit, but that doesn’t mean that he has to make me feel so bad. Suddenly, all the things that I should’ve said and could’ve said come to me. This is one of my main issues. When I get insulted, I often find myself at a loss for words. I’m so shocked by what the other person just said that I don’t respond at all. I did kick him out, but there is so much more that I should’ve said back to him. Like, ‘what about you? You act like you don't care about money but you’re marrying one of the richest women in New York?’ And, at least I like Aiden. What about you? You’re engaged and you’re out there trying to pick up your friend because deep down you can’t stand the sight of her.

The ring of my phone breaks up my train of thought. I look at the screen. It’s Mr. Black. Again. This must be his seventh call since last night. I consider not taking it, but my finger presses the accept call button before I’m able to stop myself.

“Hello?”

“Ellie? Is that you?” His voice is rushed, frantic even. Worried. This isn’t Mr. Black calling. This is the man behind the mystery. It’s Aiden.

“What do you want, Aiden?” I ask.

“I don’t know if you got all of my other messages, but I just wanted to apologize again. I’m sorry that I took you there. I honestly didn’t know it was going to be a problem. But I should’ve known.”

“Okay,” I say slowly.

“Can I make it up to you?”

“Listen, Aiden, I can give you back your money.”

“I don’t give a fuck about money.”

“I just don’t think this whole lifestyle is for me. The yacht was fun, but I think it’s too much.”

“I totally understand. We’re moving too fast.”

“I don’t know if I’ll ever want to do that. I think we just want different things.”

There’s a long pause on the other end.

“Ellie, I just want to get to know you better. That’s all. That club was too much. I know that now. But can I just take you out on a normal date? Dinner? Nothing else? Just so we can get to know each other better.”

“Just dinner?” I ask. “No strings attached. No Mr. Black?”

“No, no Mr. Black. Just a dinner date with me, Aiden Black.”

I think about this for a second. I definitely like the sound of that. Aiden and I have amazing sexual chemistry, but that night on the yacht just made me want to get to know him a bit better. Who is the real Aiden Black?

“Okay,” I say after a moment. “Okay.”

“Okay? Great. How about tomorrow night at seven? I’ll pick you up at your place.”

“Wow, this is going to be a traditional date, huh?”

“That’s exactly what I promised.

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