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Chapter 75
I returned his smile, the corners of my lips curling up in response. “Just heading
home,” I said. I suppose I should've recognized his car from last time, but that
was also when he'd been stabbed by Bruce, so my senses weren't exactly
attentive.
Timothy frowned. “Walking alone in the city at this hour isn’t the safest option,
you know. Hop in, I'll give you a ride.”
His offer took me by surprise, but I couldn't escape the previous unease that I'd
felt. With a nod, I opened the passenger door and slid into the seat beside him. I
reach for the seatbelt and start to pull it over my chest before it stops abruptly
midway.
“What-“The belt shortened with each jerk as I attempted to pull it from the
retractor. Eventually, I gave up and let it slide back into place, deciding that I'd
embarrassed myself enough.
Suddenly, a long arm was reaching around me. Timothy grabbed the seatbelt
above my head and began to tug at it. He was close enough that his breath
fanned over my cheek, making the hairs on my skin grow erect with each warm
exhale.
“These seats can be pretty tricky,” he said softly, not meeting my eyes as he
pulled. the seatbelt over my chest. Pulling downward, his knuckles grazed the
skin just above my breasts, a movement that seemed far too slow to be
accidental.
For the briefest of moments, his eyes locked with mine and something curious
lingered behind them. Before I could rationalize what, he was already moving
away and placing his hands back on the wheel.
“All set?” he asked, his tone irritatingly casual.
I tugged a loose hair behind my ear, feeling the sweat start to coat the back of my
neck at the thought of his painfully long touch. “Y—Yes,” I stuttered.
As the car merged back into the flow of traffic, a comfortable silence settled
between us. The scent of iron had gone, replaced with the smell of pine needles
and Lysol. It must have been a rigorous job, cleaning up all the blood he'd spilt in
there. I could still picture his body, pale and slick with sweat, lying stiffly against
the leather seats.
1 shook my head, turning my attention to the cityscape as it passed by. The
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buildings and lights created a tapestry of urban life.
I kept my eyes on the landscape as I spoke, “Thanks for this, by the way.”
Out of the corner of my eye, I caught the side of his mouth quirking upward. “No
problem at all, Evie. Safety first, right?”
I nodded, feeling a warmth spread through me. There was a comfortable silence
at first, and I reveled in it for as long as I could. Until, of course, Timothy opened
his
mouth.
“So, why weren't you answering my texts?” he asked, keeping his eyes averted
from mine. Unfortunately, he had gained my full attention, and I turned to face
him accordingly.
“Sorry, about that,” I began, my voice hesitant. “I was going to respond, but I got
a bit busy with work.”
His brows furrowed slightly, his gaze flicking toward me before returning to the
road. “No worries,” he replied. “Just wanted to check in.
Relief flooded through me at his relaxed response, and I quickly changed the
subject. “How about I make it up to you? Are you busy tomorrow?”
Timothy shook his head. “Don’t think so. Why?"
A spark of excitement ignited within me as I leaned forward, my heart racing with
anticipation. “Well, my friend Aria was curious about you, and I thought it would
be great if you could join us for an outing.”
Timothy's expression shifted from curiosity to genuine interest, a smile playing at
the corners
of his lips. “Aria? She wanted to hang out?”
I nodded, my enthusiasm growing. “Yes, she really wants to get to know you
better. I think you two would get along really well.”
His smile widened. “I'd love to meet her, Evie. It sounds like fun.”
“It does?” I blinked at him, slightly surprised.
“Of course.” His eyes twinkled with delight. “Speaking honestly, I thought she was
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some sort of crazed fan before, but with all you told me about her, I'm actually
pretty interested in meeting her.”
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I nodded, content with that information. Aria certainly wasn’t on Linda's level of
obsession, although she led quite a few fan sites of her own. She was way more
than an obsessed fan, and I would help Timothy see that.
Finally, Timothy cleared his throat, his voice breaking through the stillness. “So,
how was work today? Assuming that’s why you're dressed so formally.”
I shifted in my seat, my heart rate quickening as I turned to face him. “Oh, you
know, the usual,” I replied with a carefully subtle smile, my attempt at
nonchalance. “Jasper was being a jealous prick as always.”
Timothy's lips quirked into a wry smile, a hint of amusement glinting in his eyes.
“Yet you told me not to get him fired.”
The simplicity of his response eased some of the tension that had been building
within me, and a small laugh escaped my lips. “I did. I might be regretting it too.”
He laughed gently, his fingers drumming lightly on the steering wheel to the beat
of the music. As we neared my apartment building, I felt a pang of
disappointment that our time together was coming to an end. I had been so
caught up in our conversation that I hadn't realized how quickly the journey had
passed.
Timothy pulled up to the curb, the car idling as he glanced at me. “Well, here we
are.”
I nodded, my heart suddenly heavy with a mixture of reluctance and gratitude.
“Thank you for the ride, Timothy. It was nice to catch up.”
He offered a warm smile, his gaze lingering on me for a moment longer than
necessary. “Anytime, Evie. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything.”
I mustered a genuine smile. “I will.”
As we approached a parking spot near the apartment building, the car came to a
gentle stop. The engine’s soft purr was the only sound that filled the space
between us, and I found myself reluctant to leave the cocoon of this fleeting
moment.
“Well, here we are,” Timothy said, breaking the silence.
I nodded, though my heart felt heavier than I had anticipated. “Thank you for the
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“Of course,” he said, helping me out of the car. We stood face to face for a while,
as if we had both forgotten how to function.
“Well, goodnight, Evie, Timothy said, breaking the silence.
“Goodnight, Timothy,” I said quietly.
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He lifted his arms, his hands bracing
my elbows as he pulled me forward. I
had almost forgotten the ne of our
usual PRTtipY hefore 9) pulled me
into at comforting embrace. I looped
my arms around his large frame,
inhaling his enchanting scent that
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Eventually, we separated, though his hands still lingered on my waist for the
briefest of moments before dropping to his sides.
We exchanged a final smile before parting ways, each of us disappearing into
our respective apartments. As I closed the door behind me, the quiet of the space
settled around me. There may have been one battle that I didn’t mind losing after
all...
Excitement bubbled within me as I entered our apartment, the door clicking shut
behind me. I had barely taken a step when a rush of words tumbled from my lips.
“Aria, you won't believe what happened!”
The living room greeted me with its warm glow, every light left on as if the space.
were still basking in the sunshine of a perfect day. My eyes scanned the room for
Avria’s familiar form, but the space was empty. Oddly, a sense of unease began to
gnaw at my excitement.
ventured further into the living room, my gaze sweeping across the space. The
TV was on, casting a flickering glow across the room, and a half-empty cup of
tea sat on the coffee table. Had Aria just left for her date?
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The tension propelled me toward
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Aria’s room, my footsteps light
against the wooden floor. Frowning, I
paused in my tracks. Aria had always
been conscient louSAtolt turning off
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lights when'she wasn't in a room, an
eco-friendly habit she had picked up
from her college days. Finally, I
reached my room, the door slightly
ajar. I pushed it open gently, my eyes
scanning the room for any sign of
her. My bed was neatly made, the
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A flicker of movement caught my
attention, and I turned my head to
see something glinting on the flor
near ge Heart Ski pped a
beat as'"approached, my fingers
trembling as I picked up the small
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precious gift. My breath hitched in
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