The Heart of Summer

the day brought with courage and confidence. As she got out of bed, she notice

ment building within her. Today was the day she would meet A

ding within her. She had always been cautious when it came to strangers, but there wa

e took a long, hot shower, washing away the stress and anxiety of the

and made her feel confident and sexy. As she looked in the mirro

s passing, and she was determined to make

skipped a beat as she made her way to the door. S

tall, handsome man in a black suit. He smil

s voice low and smooth. "My name is James

d been worried that Alexander Grayson would be sending a car f

into the waiting car, Summer couldn't help but

d this ni

ept Alexander

he mean by "a

her mind like a vortex,

mmer couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at

energy of the city, and

ont of a beautiful restaurant. Summer's eyes widened as

said, smiling at her. "Mr. Gra

James into the restaurant. She couldn't help

lexander Gra

dle whatever proposition

staurant, Summer's eyes scanned the r

suddenly,

rner, sipping a glass of wine. He l

t as she felt a jolt of elec

even more handsome t

h piercing blue eyes that see

ousness wash over her as sh

hatever proposition Alexander

table, Alexander sto

inally meet you," he said

eling a sense of

oo, Mr. Grayson," she said

, his eyes crinkli

nder," he said, pullin

n't help but feel a sense of

ept Alexander

he mean by "a

her mind like a vortex,

couldn't help but feel a se

witty, with a quick sense of humo

hat she was actually having a good time. Alexander was easy to t

dessert to arrive, Alexander leaned back in his ch

and smooth. "Tell me more about yours

ing a sense of rela

with enthusiasm. "I've been painting since I was

narrowed, his exp

k," he said, his voice sincere. "

ling a sense of uncer

id, feeling a little embarrassed. "But I

his eyes crinkli

them," he said,

roll through her photos, Alexander leaned forw