octave.
I stuck to my guns and didn’t look at him as one hand twisted the sheet on the bed. “Well, the driver of the van told me that Gina has told everyone that you’re going to propose soon.” In barely a whisper, I added, “Why would you not tell me?”
A soft hand found its way to my chin, using slight pressure to raise my head. There was no option but to make eye contact. As I did, I swear a small meow escaped my lips at the intensity of his dedicated stare.
“Everyone has got it all wrong, including Gina. Sure, we were going out for a while back in the States but that ended and we’re definitely not getting back together. Gina can’t accept the fact that I don’t love her anymore and I don’t want us to be a couple. She won’t accept the truth so she makes up lies all the time so she doesn’t have to face reality. She has half the crew believing that we’re still going out, but I don’t really care what they believe because they’re only work associates, not close friends. I’m so sorry. I’d never hurt you. That’s the absolute truth. I’m not interested in some money-hungry gold digger like Gina. Please don’t worry about her. This movie will be wrapped up in a few weeks and then I’ll never have to see her again. The love scenes are hard for me, because today I was wishing it were you I was touching and caressing. Gina and I have had fun times together and I don’t harbor any resentment towards her, but I’m no longer attracted to her. I’m attracted to you. After I found out you were on set today and I had missed you, I couldn’t concentrate on what I was doing. That’s why filming took so long. I’ve only just finished now and then came straight here to see why you left without saying hello.”
It took a moment for my brain to catch up with my ears. When everything registered, I suddenly did feel silly. He sounded honest enough. His eyes had remained firmly on mine as he spoke. There had been no hint of trickery or deceit emanating from him. Could it all be the truth? Had Ramah been right after all?
Well, ah, this was awkward. I truly didn’t know what to say. Maybe I had misjudged him when I shouldn’t have.
Kyle saw my hesitation and continued, “It’s just a job for me. I’ve told you, these women might be pretty but they aren’t down to earth. They don’t have the same priorities that you and I have. I guess I’m lucky to have been raised in a normal, loving home, with good old-fashioned values. My family means everything to me and we are very close-knit. I think that’s important, especially in this business. It’s so hard not to get caught up in all the glitz and glamour. I’ve seen a few close friends get swept up in it all: one guy ended up in a drug rehabilitation center and the others I don’t really have much to do with now because they only care about booze, parties, and women. I went through that stage for a while but came to realize that it wasn’t the lifestyle I wanted to lead.”
His fingers caressed my face, his explanation giving me a measure of respite. I wanted to believe what he had just told me. He sounded genuine and honest. Why should I believe a bunch of gossip? It had all been a ridiculous misunderstanding.
“Please, Dakota, you have to believe me! I really feel a connection with you and I don’t want it to end. I want to keep seeing you for as long as you’re on the island. Let’s see where this thing takes us.”
The throaty rumble of his voice was music to my ears. This connection pulling us together was too mighty to stop. Fighting it was useless. It defied everything I had ever known.
“I’m sorry for doubting you. I just couldn’t stand the thought of seeing you kissing anyone else when it was so close to what we had shared. I’m not used to your world and I guess I was a little doubtful as to what you wanted and if you wanted to see me again.”
He pulled me into his strong arms and kissed me the way I yearned to be
I stuck to my guns and didn’t look at him as one hand twisted the sheet on the bed. “Well, the driver of the van told me that Gina has told everyone that you’re going to propose soon.” In barely a whisper, I added, “Why would you not tell me?”
A soft hand found its way to my chin, using slight pressure to raise my head. There was no option but to make eye contact. As I did, I swear a small meow escaped my lips at the intensity of his dedicated stare.
“Everyone has got it all wrong, including Gina. Sure, we were going out for a while back in the States but that ended and we’re definitely not getting back together. Gina can’t accept the fact that I don’t love her anymore and I don’t want us to be a couple. She won’t accept the truth so she makes up lies all the time so she doesn’t have to face reality. She has half the crew believing that we’re still going out, but I don’t really care what they believe because they’re only work associates, not close friends. I’m so sorry. I’d never hurt you. That’s the absolute truth. I’m not interested in some money-hungry gold digger like Gina. Please don’t worry about her. This movie will be wrapped up in a few weeks and then I’ll never have to see her again. The love scenes are hard for me, because today I was wishing it were you I was touching and caressing. Gina and I have had fun times together and I don’t harbor any resentment towards her, but I’m no longer attracted to her. I’m attracted to you. After I found out you were on set today and I had missed you, I couldn’t concentrate on what I was doing. That’s why filming took so long. I’ve only just finished now and then came straight here to see why you left without saying hello.”
It took a moment for my brain to catch up with my ears. When everything registered, I suddenly did feel silly. He sounded honest enough. His eyes had remained firmly on mine as he spoke. There had been no hint of trickery or deceit emanating from him. Could it all be the truth? Had Ramah been right after all?
Well, ah, this was awkward. I truly didn’t know what to say. Maybe I had misjudged him when I shouldn’t have.
Kyle saw my hesitation and continued, “It’s just a job for me. I’ve told you, these women might be pretty but they aren’t down to earth. They don’t have the same priorities that you and I have. I guess I’m lucky to have been raised in a normal, loving home, with good old-fashioned values. My family means everything to me and we are very close-knit. I think that’s important, especially in this business. It’s so hard not to get caught up in all the glitz and glamour. I’ve seen a few close friends get swept up in it all: one guy ended up in a drug rehabilitation center and the others I don’t really have much to do with now because they only care about booze, parties, and women. I went through that stage for a while but came to realize that it wasn’t the lifestyle I wanted to lead.”
His fingers caressed my face, his explanation giving me a measure of respite. I wanted to believe what he had just told me. He sounded genuine and honest. Why should I believe a bunch of gossip? It had all been a ridiculous misunderstanding.
“Please, Dakota, you have to believe me! I really feel a connection with you and I don’t want it to end. I want to keep seeing you for as long as you’re on the island. Let’s see where this thing takes us.”
The throaty rumble of his voice was music to my ears. This connection pulling us together was too mighty to stop. Fighting it was useless. It defied everything I had ever known.
“I’m sorry for doubting you. I just couldn’t stand the thought of seeing you kissing anyone else when it was so close to what we had shared. I’m not used to your world and I guess I was a little doubtful as to what you wanted and if you wanted to see me again.”
He pulled me into his strong arms and kissed me the way I yearned to be
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