Cocktails in Chelsea

by Moore, Nikki

  ‘Nothing.’ He stated.

  Okay,’ she eased back out of his arms. It was time to say goodbye. 'I should go in then. Good night and take care of yourself Nathan. Good luck with everything.' Kissing him quickly she pressed the intercom on the wall and announced herself, waiting for the automatic gate to swing open. Needing the moment to be over. Gutted because the sexiest, loveliest guy she'd ever met, who seemed to enjoy her company and who she loved spending time with and who she had the most incredible chemistry with, was about to walk away.

  No. That wasn’t good enough. She’d learnt something from this. Despite her interests and profession, and that in the past she’d been overlooked as a tomboy, she was a normal girl worthy of a guy’s attention. Added to which, this particular guy had made her feel special and wanted all day. That had to mean something. She just needed to grow a pair, when it came to her love life. Just do it, Sof.

  She spun around, ‘Nathan, I’d really like it if-,’

  'I don't think so,' Nathan said at the same time, grabbing her gently around the shoulders. ‘Sorry, what were you going to say?’ he looking down at her intently, black hair ruffling in the evening breeze.

  Scooping in a deep breath, ‘I want to see you again,’ she spilled. ‘What were you going to say?’

  His mouth quirked in the crooked smile she liked so much. 'I was going to ask for your number, Princess.'

  ‘Yay!’ She launched herself at him and kissed him soundly, as he swung her off her feet.

  ‘I take it that’s a yes,’ he grinned when they broke apart, panting slightly.

  ‘Hell, yes,’ she said fiercely, before grabbing his mobile from his pocket and tapping her number into it. ‘And if you don’t call me, remember I know where you work, and where you live.’ Her eyes twinkled with mischief.

  ‘Don’t worry, I’ll definitely be calling you,’ grabbing her front pockets he hauled her in for another long, steamy, delicious kiss. ‘And maybe I can come visit you in Bournemouth at some point, maybe check out those bar-restaurants you were talking about?’

  ‘That sounds like a plan.’

  He swept her hair back from her face, ran his forefinger across her full bottom lip, making it tingle. 'Great. I’ve always fancied a trip to the seaside. And what about you? Are you up for trips to London, as well as overseas?’

  'Absolutely.' She craned her head back to look into his intelligent, Bambi brown eyes. 'Yeah.’

  ‘Yeah?’ He hugged her closer.

  Running her hands up his arms, she tightened her grip on him. ‘Yes. A girl could definitely get used to cocktails in Chelsea.'

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  Valentine's on Primrose Hill

  New Year at the Ritz

  Skating at Somerset House

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  Nikki Moore

  I've adored writing and reading since forever and have always been a sucker for love stories so I'm delighted to be part of the fabulous HarperImpulse team! I write short stories and fun, touching, sexy contemporary romance and really enjoy creating intriguing characters and telling their stories.

  A finalist in writing competitions since 2010, including Novelicious Undiscovered 2012, I'm a member of the fantastic Romantic Novelists’ Association. I blog about three of my favourite things – Writing, Work and Wine – at www.nikkimooreauthor.wordpress.com and am passionate about supporting other writers as part of a friendly, talented and diverse community, so you'll often see other authors pop in!

  You can find me at https://www.facebook.com/NikkiMooreAuthoror https://www.facebook.com/NikkiMooreWrites or on Twitter @NikkiMoore_Auth to chat about love, life, reading or writing… I'd love to hear from you!

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