Breathe Read Free Page B

two years now.’ That was all I manage. My belly was fluttering, and my eyes were still lost in his.
     
    He was about to ask another question, when Alice interrupts to present herself. He moved his eyes over to her, and mine dropped to the floor. I tried to remind myself that he is only a human being, and there’s no reason to get all worked up about him. Even if he is insanely gorgeous. It was just a case of being star-struck, and I am too old for that. I raised my eyes following every line of his body, but stop blank when I reach his hand. My eyes get fixed on the bright golden ring on his fourth finger. I am so lost in thought that Alice discreetly pushes me on the side, obviously waiting for an answer. I looked questioningly at her, begging her to repeat it. I glance over at Christopher, who tilted his head and trying to hold back a grin. Kiro had left without me noticing, and Andrew was just standing there waiting. I could feel my face redden.
    ‘ I’m sorry, what did you say?’ I turned to Alice again. Clearly she didn’t take a hint.
    ‘ We were talking about his last movie, and I said he was awesome, and then he asked what you thought.’
    ‘ What movie?’ I hadn’t really heard anything of their conversation, I was too lost in my own thoughts.
    ‘ You know, The Enigma . We saw it last month at the Odeon.’
    ‘Sure, I remember.’ I franticly search my mind to find something safe to say, because all I could think of was how hot he was in that movie.
    ‘And you loved it, didn’t you?’ Alice said, making me blush.
    ‘ I’m sorry, Christopher. I thought you were ok.’ I couldn’t reveal my true opinions, or the fact that the love scene between him and a beautiful blond haunted my nights for a week. Both Alice and Christopher gaped at my causal answer, but Andrew laughed, shaking his head as he went after Kiro.
    ‘ Just ok?’ Christopher asked, dragging his hand through his hair with a smile. I met his eyes, and felt the connection again. Alice ruined the moment.
    ‘ Shut up, Sara. I know you loved it.’
    ‘I’m sure she did.’ Christopher chimed in, his smug tone annoying.
    ‘Oh, I’m sorry. Did you want a fan club? You are right. I loved the movie, and you were perfect in it, you were absolutely amazing. Definitely Oscar material.’
    I almost slapped my hand over my mouth, not fully believing what had come out of it. Neither did Alice, who just looks at me in horror. But Christopher laughed. I empty my glass, while Alice starts smoothing things over with her mindless chatter. I didn’t say much after that. Just nodded and smiled and tried to follow the conversations, so I wouldn’t be taken of guard again. The conversations were interrupted several times, with people wanting to meet Christopher. But they move on without him, and he remained by my side talking to Alice. I tried not to ogle him too much.   
     
    Then Alice’s phone went off. I knew she didn’t want to take it, but it was the law firm she was working for part time, so she didn’t really have a choice. She excused her self and went of to find a quieter place to talk.
    Being alone with him was awkward. We stood in silence for a few minutes, listening to the buzz around us. 
    ‘So you have paintings here as well?’ He broke the silence first, and I felt relieved.
    ‘ Yes, some of them.’ I was afraid my voice would shake, but it sounded natural. Like this is a normal thing to do. Standing and talking to a person you have fantasised about.
    ‘ I would like to see them.’
    ‘ I can show you,’ I answered a little to fast. I was out of my league here. Maybe if I just threated this as a dream, then some how I could get through it without passing out. I started walking towards my cave, and he followed me closely. A little to closely, I could feel his breath down my neck. The tingling down my spline was making me crazy.
     
    I didn’t know I was holding my breath until we reach the room and found it empty. I wondered