Love In Between
Chapter 23

**I had him sitting in front of me after that confession, and I didn’t even know how to react. I was afraid he was lying to me, but I was even more afraid that I would fall back into his net and never be able to get out again. **

How am I supposed to react after he confessed to me that he called his fiancée or ex-fiancée by my name while they were in bed? I’m so confused right now that I can only look into his eyes as if trying to understand that what he told me was really true.

-Serena, tell me something. – He finally asks me when he notices that I don’t say a word.

-I don’t know what to tell you Gael…. It’s not normal what you’ve done. – I confess and he gives me a shy smile.

-Maybe my subconscious has shouted what my heart didn’t dare. – He explains and I’m trying to convince myself that jumping on him and kissing him is not right; at least not now.

-Maybe your subconscious acted out of inertia without your heart feeling those things. – I chuckle, causing a sexy half-smile to tug at his lips.

-Let’s have lunch together and find out what really happened to me. – He proposes and I don’t know how he manages it, but I feel my legs shaking; is that normal?

“Yes Serena, it’s normal for you to tremble from head to toe at the sight of this adonis in front of you saying these things to you. My brain answers me and I think he’s right. “

“I don’t think it’s right. – I reply, trying to keep my composure, but Gael leaning over and smiling at me doesn’t help.

-You mean because of Emanuel? What are you and him? Boyfriends? Friends with benefits? – He asks too bluntly for my taste and I decide not to answer him.

-Let’s have lunch instead. – That’s all I answer and I stand up to get my bag while I feel his penetrating gaze watching every step I take.

-Should I drive or should I?” he asks me once I decide to leave the office.

-You. – It’s better if I’m distracted driving.

-Okay.

I don’t dare to start any conversation with him right now, I just want to try not to lose my sanity around him, let alone k**s him like I wish I could right now.

The look on everyone’s faces as we leave the office makes me want to get out of here quickly and so I do. I hurry my steps towards the street and behind me Gael walks following my speed. – Are you in a hurry? – he asks when he manages to catch up.

-I just wanted to get out of there. I don’t like company workers whispering about my going out with you. – I explain and I don’t know how he does it, but his arm is around my waist and makes me cling to him. -Gael, we’re on the street. – I complain.

-So what, you don’t want someone to see you with me? – He asks in my ear and I can only pull away from him and look into his eyes.

-I don’t know if you’re forgetting, but you’re famous and I don’t want to be on the cover of any magazine with you with a headline labeling me your new conquest. – I protest, making him laugh.

-My new conquest? As far as I know it’s been the other way around, remember? – He asks and I decide to ignore his question as he opens the door of his black sports car for me to get in.

Serena, relax, you need to be the one in control of the situation. I say inwardly and then turn to watch as he sits in the driver’s seat. I can’t help but admire how good this car looks on her. His brown hair seems to shine brighter and his hands clutching the steering wheel distract me, as it brings back memories of the way I’ve been touched by those nights we’ve spent together.

-Can I choose the place?” he asks, bringing me back to reality.

-Oh yes, of course, you’re the one who invited me. – I manage to say and that perfect smile he gives me makes me forget my own name.

He starts his car and without a word he drives through the streets of Madrid until he pulls into the garage of a building that isn’t exactly commercial.

-What restaurant are you taking me to? I ask worriedly and he just smiles.

-To the most private one I can find so we can talk calmly. – That’s all he says before he gets out of the car and then walks over to my side and opens the door to help me out.

I take his hand and carefully get out of the car while doing my best not to look nervous. I really doubt it will work, but at least I’m trying.

-You haven’t answered my question…” I complain as we walk across the car park towards the elevator.

-I live here. We’re having lunch in my flat because you and I need to talk about some things I’d rather no one hear about. – He says as if it’s nothing, and I don’t know how I’m managing not to hyperventilate.

I don’t like this at all… or rather, I do, but I don’t want to fall into his game again…

**I’ve never felt so afraid of entering a place as I was feeling at that moment. Entering his flat represented a great danger for me. Not because I could end up in his arms again, but because I would fall more and more in love with him….