Romance: A Dirty Secret: Just Can't Stay Away (Bad Boy Escort Romance Series)
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Authors: Cindy Capleton
Copyright © 2016 by Cindy Capleton
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Just Can’t Stay Away
Cindy Capleton
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Chapter 1
“Mom, I don’t know how it happened,” Isabella said in a hushed voice. She was blankly staring at the letter in front of her.
“Is this really happening?” She read it again to make sure that she was reading it correctly.
“Are you okay? Isabella?” Her mother brought her back from her thoughts. Isabella looked up with a big smile on her face.
“I got into Yale University, Mom. I’m going to New York!” she said, and happiness could be clearly heard in her voice.
Isabella was a girl with a genteel personality; she was tall with coral-black hair that plunged over her shoulder. She had a sculpted figure with a tapered waist and glowing skin. She never failed to be in the spotlight wherever she went. Nobody could ignore her good looks. Despite all the attention and fame she got because of her pretty looks, Isabella was always humble and polite. Isabella was a beauty with brains, always the at the top of her class and an incredible artist. All she needed was a silent room with a canvas, brush and paints, and she could spend hours in that room without eating or drinking.
“I finally got in, Natalie. I’m so excited,” she told her best friend while packing her bags. “I can’t believe that I will finally study what I love. I can’t wait to be there.”
The morning of her flight she woke up with excitement.
“It’s the big day! Finally, it’s here! What should I wear?” she continued talking to herself.
Isabella jumped out of bed and looked through her clothes. After 30 minutes of trying to find the right clothes, she decided to wear a simple white, full-sleeved shirt with black skinny jeans.
She stared in the mirror while brushing her hair.
“You did it, Isabella,” she whispered to herself. Isabella then stepped back and admired herself for a moment and looked up at the clock.
“Oh shit! I’m late!” She grabbed her purse and ran out to say good-bye to her family. Her brother Nate had already taken care of her bags, and he drove her to the airport.
“Please find yourself a guy in New York, Isabella,” Nate said. “You’ve always been alone because you thought guys would take advantage of you. All guys are not the same. Okay? You need to experience being loved. I don’t want you to feel lonely; you’ll be all by yourself over there.”
Isabella knew he was right. After her last relationship three years ago, she couldn’t trust another guy with her feelings.
He’s right. Every guy will not do what Isaac did. I’m getting a fresh start and I will not push every guy away.
“You’re right Nate. I will give myself a second chance,” she smiled at him.
They said their farewells and Isabella went inside.
Sitting in her seat, she was thinking about the conversation she had with Nate. She couldn’t help but remember what had happened three years ago.
“I don’t want to go, Isaac. Your friends are weird. I don’t feel comfortable with them.”
“Please Isabella; it would look bad if you don’t go. I don’t want to go without you. It’s Alex’s birthday. She’s expecting us.”
“Okay but don’t leave me with your friends and disappear like you always do.”
“I won’t.”
She was lost in her thoughts and did not notice that someone sat on the seat right beside her.
At last, Elijah found his seat which was right beside Isabella’s and was pleased to see that such an attractive woman would be his companion. He sat there and looked at her. Her eyes were closed. She looked sad. He could not take his eyes off Isabella’s glowing skin and red lips. Her rich black hair was laying on one of her shoulders. He was in the middle of admiring her when a tear rolled down her cheek.
His hand acted on its own and reached up to gently wipe the tear from her cheek.
Isabella opened her eyes and stared at the man in the black suit sitting in front of her. She stared at him, taken aback by his actions. She was trying to find what to say to him when he broke the silence.
“I do not like it when I see a girl crying. I apologize. My actions must have surprised you.”
“Umm yes. It’s okay,” she replied in a confused manner.
“I’m Elijah,” he introduced himself.
“Hi, Elijah. I’m Isabella,” she replied politely and smiled at him.
Elijah was attracted to her, as all men were. What he did not know was that Isabella also thought that he was handsome and decent.
“Are you going to New York?” he asked, trying his best to have a conversation with her.
“Why else would I be on the plane to New York if I were not?” she said teasingly and looked at him with a smirk on her face.
He laughed and said, “You can’t blame a guy for being a little confused, sitting next to such a beautiful lady.”
It was a six- hour flight to New York and time flew for them as they talked nonstop, discovering they had a lot in common. They soon reached New York, and Elijah expressed his desire to meet her again. They exchanged numbers, as the two said their goodbyes and parted ways.
Isabella felt nice after talking to Elijah and wished she could spend more time with him.
She took a cab to her dorm and all the way there she could not stop thinking about Elijah. At last, she told herself that she would definitely meet him again, because he said he lived here.
Isabella took her bags and dragged them to her new room. She was happy with the vibe of the place. The walls were white, and there was enough space for two people. There were bags on one of the two beds but the owner was nowhere to be seen.
These bags must belong to my roommate. I hope we become good friends.
Isabella was a very organized girl. She could not even think of taking a nap before her bags were unpacked and all of her things were where they belonged. Isabella changed into her most comfortable pajamas and tied her hair up in a rough bun. She unzipped her suitcase and took out a pile of neatly folded clothes to put in the cupboard. As she held the pile of clothes in one hand to open the door, Isabella heard a loud thud that made her drop the clothes to the floor.
Cassie noticed that the door was unlocked and kicked it open. She was holding a carton of beers in one hand and a box of pizza in the other.
“WELCOME!” she screamed as soon as she came in.“I hope we can be good friends, whoever you are!” Cassie loudly said.
Isabella, being the helpful girl she was rushed towards her to help her with the carton, leaving the clothes on the floor.
“Thank you. I was looking forward to meeting you. I’m Isabella,” she replied. Isabella took the carton from her and placed it on the table.
She turned to Cassie and was surprised by the tight hug that came from her roommate.
“I’m Cassie,” Cassie excitedly replied while she held Isabella tightly.
“Whoa!. Someone is very excited,” Isabella whispered and hugged her back.
Cassie was an extrovert. Nobody could ever find her not smiling. She was a brunette with shoulder length hair and green eyes which always sparkled with excitement. She was that girl in class who would always pass her tests without even touching the books. Cassie was also a party-freak. She could not sleep if she did not go to a club.
“Let’s throw ourselves a welcome party, Isabella!” Cassie said in a very loud but motivated tone. “You have to see the clubs here. They’re awwwesome.”
Isabella smiled at how cute Cassie was and said, “Yeah, sure. I also want to look around.”
When Isabella was done unpacking her things, she sat down on her bed, closed her eyes and exhaled.
“I do not like when I see a girl crying.”
She could not stop thinking of Elijah and what a gentleman he was. She realized that she had been thinking about him ever since they parted ways at the airport. She had never felt this attracted to a guy before. It was strange for her. The feelings Isabella was experiencing were unfamiliar. She wanted to be close to him, very close.
Cassie jumped onto Isabella’s bed and brought her back to reality. She had two cans of beer and the box of pizza in her hands.
“It’s dinner time~”Cassie sang in a very bad voice.
Isabella laughed and noticed that she had been starving.
“It’s my favorite kind!” Isabella exclaimed and grabbed a piece of the pizza.
“Let’s get ready and go out when we’re done,” Cassie managed to say in a weird voice because she had stuffed half of the piece of pizza in her mouth.
Isabella nodded, excited, and continued to munch on her piece.
“It’s so loud!” Isabella shouted in Cassie’s ear so that she could hear her over the loud music.
“That’s why we are here!” Cassie shouted back and winked at her. Soon Cassie was lost in the crowd, and Isabella found herself a seat at the bar to quietly wait for Cassie.
Ceilo was one of the most famous nightclubs in New York. It had an amazing interior with great music. The DJ was playing trance music, and the crowd was dancing to it like their lives depended on it. The place was impressive but Isabella did not feel comfortable being there. She felt suffocated and wanted to get out as soon as she could. She did not notice but she was the center of attention of all the single guys there.
Isabella looked breathtaking in the backless black mini-dress that Cassie made her wear. The short dress revealed Isabella’s perfect long legs. Her hair was tied up in a high pony. She sat at the bar, taking in the view of people carelessly moving to the upbeat music. Everything was new to her because she preferred libraries or her art room to nightclubs. Quietly observing the crowd around her, she sipped on her drink. She noticed a familiar guy coming towards her but could not make out who he was because of the blinking lights and darkness. As soon as she recognized who he was, she felt an unusual sensation in her stomach.
It was Elijah. The man who had been on her mind since the time she arrived in New York.
Elijah stood in front of her and looked into her eyes a little longer than he should have. He came as near as he could to her ear.
“You look exquisite, Isabella,” he whispered in his husky voice.
His breath on Isabella’s neck made the sensation in her stomach grow even stronger. She liked it when he was close. She wanted more of that breath, but she was too new to this feeling to realize what she really wanted. She was sexually attracted to him as much as she was mentally and emotionally. Isabella sat there without moving. His presence made her feel uncomfortable. She had been a confident woman all her life and had never felt uneasy around anyone. What was about him that made her feel so different? Isabella desperately wanted to find out.
“I cannot get you off of my mind, Isabella. Please, let’s go someplace quiet.”
Isabella wanted to tell him that she had thought about him as well.
It was as if she had no control over her body and she stood up to lean close to his ear.
“Lead the way,” she whispered.