Mariko's POV
I was happy that I took the leap of kissing Maddie, her lips were so soft and I wanted more. At my meeting, I couldn't stop thinking about her...just one kiss and she was running through my veins like something so toxic, but in a good way. I had to try my best to pay attention in the meeting and not look like a fool who didn't have my sh^t together.
Now I'm standing outside of Le Barnardin, a luxurious little restaurant. I was pacing on the sidewalk with my hands in my pants pockets, it was getting dark. As the cars drove past, their headlights shining, I was expecting Maddie to show up. Have I scared her away? I haven't seen her after that kiss because my meeting went on late.
I took my phone out of my pants pocket and I checked the time. She was late. With a heavy sigh,
