I Knew I Loved You

the dancers on the crowded dance floor still felt the heat, their bodies shimmering with sweat.

inks served as a temporary escape from reality. They were determined to seize the moment, living as if there were no tomorrow. Connections were made, conversations

he pulsating beats. "Where did you find that Greek God? If he were

on the dancers. His expression remained inscrutable as he tapped his fo

ed in me?" I asked Lowella, my

lashes, a beautiful nose, natural red lips, flawless skin, and your hair... It always looks like a model's,

s I observed Thorn. He exuded an enigmatic aura, his eyes f

w beau on your very first day o

e President of our class, and he spent the entire day tutoring me," I added, reaching for her glass of wine,

e you planning to introduce him to yo

ware of it. Often, when it grew late, I would forgo going home and instead stay in a hotel or fin

ired, her smile full o

, grabbing another glass of wine

fast? You've only jus

icions about his preferences earlier," I expl

if your suspicions turned out to be true." She glanc

affirmed, my deter

asted, clinking her

side, I took his ha

need to go upstai

ware of it. Often, when it grew late, I would forgo going home and instead stay in a hotel or fin

ired, her smile full o

, grabbing another glass of wine

fast? You've only jus

icions about his preferences earlier," I expl

if your suspicions turned out to be true." She glanc

affirmed, my deter

asted, clinking her

side, I took his ha

need to go upstai

been a mystery to me, his emotions hidden behind a stoic facade. I

a warm sensation washed over me, a feeling that I couldn't quite define but felt undeniably right. I released his hand

remained silent, his eyes avoiding direct contact, but I couldn

the narrow corridor towards the room. The flickering bulb at the end of the hallway in

rn asked, surveying the modest decor of the

y nights here," I confessed, turning the key in the lock and pushing the door open. I flic

side table, a small steel cabinet, a white drawer facing a full-length mirror, and noth

thes in case I needed to change. But perhaps now... now m

had

e, as I swiftly removed my top and shorts, searc

have embraced me by now

r with someone like Thorn?

hat fell above the knee. Perhaps I would simply ask him to leave and relish the solitude of sleeping

ly to find him leaning against the door frame, his eyes fixed on me intently

y's reputation preceded me, owning several well-known restaurants frequented by locals and tourists alike. I had ev

hyce you knew and the woman standing before you are not the same

trieve the books or not, frustration laced my words

e between us with measured steps. His gaze

"She was wealthy, intelligent..." He glanced at my body, his words hanging in the air. "And captivat

in my chest. No one had ever spoken to me like that before, not even my closest fr

and I stood there, paralyzed, un

Thorn's words stung like venomous bees, each one piercing my heart. "I never

ed me. My hand flew up, instinctively striking his