Chapter Four - Not man enough...
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Layla’s P.O.V
“I should get home, got things to do before work tonight,” I said to Miles, finishing off my third coffee.
Miles and I had been sitting here for three hours, don’t know where the time went, to be honest. We had spent it chatting, eating too much, drinking too much coffee and him being a huge flirt. I was trying my darn hardness not to rise to his flirting, don’t want him getting the wrong idea but every now and then I would find myself flirting back.
“Can I walk you home? I am going that way anyway.” He asked
“Hmm, if you like.” I shrugged.
We paid our bill, leaving a good tip and saying bye to Martha before heading out. He opened the door for me, letting me go out first. I felt his eyes steal a glance at my ass as I walked out before he came out too.
“See next time I walk by you?” I said, “Don’t stare at my ass Miles.” I added.
“But it is OK for you to stare at mine?” he smirked, “I knew you were checking my ass out yesterday after we met when I walked away.” He added.
Hmm, he felt that. Opps but the best thing for that? Deny it.
“I don’t know what you mean.” I said shrugging, acting like I had no clue what he was talking about him “I have a boyfriend remember so why I would be looking at another guys ass?” I added.
“Cause maybe he isn’t enough man for you, and you are looking for options.” He said
“No, I really am not. Maybe you just have a big ego that thinks every woman wants you.” I said
“Maybe,” he laughed shrugging.
“Are you always so arrogant?” I asked curiously.
“I would say more confident that arrogant.” He said.
No for sure more arrogant than confident in my opinion. I decided to change the subject, had quite enough of his remarks and flirting. Had enough for the moment cause gonna end up getting it all again at work tonight.
“You always stayed in Chicago?” I asked
“No, was born in New York, my family moved us here when I was six for my dad's works.” He said “You?” He added.
“Yes, born and raised right here, though my parents now stay in Colorado now.” I said, “They moved there a couple of years ago.” I added.
“Do you miss them?” he asked
“I do, yes try to go see them as much as I can, and they do the same,” I said
“I try to avoid mine as much as I can.” He laughed “I love them but if it was up to them, they would see me every single day but I am happy seeing them just a couple of days a week.” He added.
“That isn’t very nice is it?” I giggled
“Trust me if you knew them you would understand. I know they only want the best for me but they can be over-bearing at times. I call my mother every day, keep them at bay a little.” He laughed.
The two of us chatted about our families, a better subject than the previous one. We walked back one of the lingerie shops, Miles stopping outside and looking at the outfits in the window.
“You would look good in that red one I bet; sure, your boyfriend would appreciate it.” He said smirking over his shoulder at me.
Well, that lasted long, changing the subject. I looked over to the one he was pointing it and it was very sexy, but Kyle isn’t really into all that, to be honest. I dressed up once for him and to be honest he never really paid much attention, never done it again since. I don’t hold it against him though, it isn’t everyone things.
“Not really his thing to be honest,” I said shrugging
As soon as I said that to him, he turned around quickly to look at me, a look of what seemed like a shock on his face.
“Not his thing? Are you joking? What kind of man doesn’t appreciate his women dressing up for him?” he asked surprised “The man is an i***t, if you were mine and came to me wearing something like that, I would appreciate every damn second of it.” He added.
He really has done nothing but takes digs at Kyle today and he doesn’t even know him. I don’t know how he works but not every man in the same.
“It isn’t for everyone…” I shrugged walking away.
His words were getting to me though, should I be bothered that Kyle doesn’t like me doing things like that for him? No, it has never bothered me until now, he has got inside of my head. He was quick to catch up with me.
“Sorry, I was out of line was just surprised. You are gorgeous and those curves are very sexy so I just assumed he would appreciate them in well sexy little things like that.” He said softly.
“Thank you,” I said feeling my cheeks heat “He does appreciate me, just in…um, other ways I guess.” I added.
“He should appreciate you in all ways, but that isn’t my place.” He said
“No, it is not…” I said softly.
I wish he would stop seeming so interested in my relationship, he had only known me a day. A silence fell between us after that, an awkward one and it was doing my head in, if this is how it is going me then work is gonna be awkward too and that won’t work.
“So, you gonna call any of the girls that gave you their number last night?” I laughed trying to lighten the atmosphere between us.
“Probably not, but will hold onto them just in case though, you never know.” He laughed.
“Yes, you never know.” I laughed “You better make sure none of them come back and goes crazy on your ass.” I added
“I hope not…” He said rolling his eyes “You must get it a lot too? Guys hitting on you all the time, giving you their phone numbers?” He added
“Not so much now, they all know better.” I giggled
“Why doesn’t that surprise me? I don’t think I would like to get on your wrong side, something tells me you would kick anyone’s ass, you got that feistiness about you.” He laughed.
“My mama raised me right,” I said proudly.
After that things seem to get easier and better, no awkwardness, no remarks or flirting, just generally chat and laughing. Now, this I can deal with.
“Thanks for walking me home.” I smiled
“You are welcome, see you later?” he said
“Yes, see you at work. Remember your car this time.” I laughed.
He gave me a quick hug, his scent filling my personal space, why does he need to smell good? His scent was intoxicating, he hugged me longer than a regular hug.
“See you in a few hours beautiful.” He said pulling away from me and walking off.
I stood for a moment, catching my breath before heading into my place. How am I gonna keep a hold of myself around him? I am sure after a couple of days it will all calm down.
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