A Summer To Remember: Novella (Lost Love Book 1) Read Online Free PDF Page A

me. "Would you like to discuss it?" I shrug. Humiliated, terrified of what he will think of me if I tell him the truth; who I truly am.
    "Alright, however if you need to talk, you know where I am." The only response I give him is a nod of my head. He stands and crosses the room. Grabbing the chair from the corner of the room, he places it beside the bed. "I'm going to stay here until you nod off." Opening my mouth to let him know it isn't necessary, he raises his hand to stop the flow of words tumbling past my lips. “For my piece of mind. Alright?” Reluctantly laying my head against the pillow. Xavier grabs hold of my hand and begins humming, which drives me into a restful sleep.
     
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    Waking the following morning, my hand feels unbelievably warm. What the heck! Opening my eyes, my gaze zoomed in on my hand still encased in Xavier's. He looks incredibly uncomfortable, sat the chair and his legs extended before him. I can't resist the urge to study his features. His cheekbones are sharp, his chin covered in days’ worth of stubble. Giving him a rugged appearance, making him considerably more gorgeous. He's grinning at me, Oh my god, is that a dimple? Cheeks blazing, I drop my eyes to the floor.
    “Hey look at me,” his hand goes underneath my jaw, forcing me to meet his piercing gaze, "don't be shy. Are you feeling better today?" Still feeling emotional. If only I could erase the dreams. Not really interested in reliving the nightmare, I playfully nudge Xavier. "Thank you for staying with me last night. That was sweet of you. But right now you need to leave. I really have to pee.” Xavier blasts out a laugh, raising his hands in mock surrender. "I'm leaving. There's no messing around when a lady needs to pee." As he departs and closes the door behind him, I can hear his chuckles from across the hall.
    Racing to the restroom, I'm all of a sudden hit with a bout of nausea. I'm not certain to how long I've been sat here when Nikki discovers me.  “Are you okay, girl? Why are you sat on the floor? It's extremely unhygienic you know." Not amused with her trying to lighten the mood, I send her a fierce glare. “If I move I’m likely to be sick.” Pulling a funny face, Nikki steps back. Where the hell is she going? Aggravation hits me with an extreme force.  Irritated, I yell "Where are you going? You can't leave me on the freaking floor."
    "I'll be back." after several minutes, she arrives stacked with saltines and a glass of soda. "Here you go. Eat something a beverage may ease the nausea.” Opposed to bringing the saltines into the restroom, she leaves them on the bedside table. Reaching down to assist me to stand up. "How about we get you back to bed," with a giant pull, I stand on unsteady feet. Wrapping her hand around my waist, she leads me toward the bed. Climbing onto the bed, I snack on the saltines until the nausea vanishes.
    "I saw Xavier leaving your room toward this morning.  Anything you might want to tell me?"
    "Not by any means. No."
    "Really, Izzy? Are you not going to tell me anything? Can you at least let me know whether he's a decent kisser?"
    “Sorry, to disappoint, honey, but nothing happened. Anyway, where did you stay last night because I'm almost certain you didn't go home?" Pink ascends onto Nikki's cheeks. Well, blow me down. I'm speechless.  In all the years I’ve known her, I've never seen her become flushed. "Are you blushing?" I can't resist the urge to play with her for a bit.
    "Quiet down. I like him, Izzy. When I'm close to him, I feel complete. Happy. I know I've known him for a brief while however I can't help how I feel. I’m not sure I want to.”
    "Be cautious, Nik. He's here for six weeks. What will happen when he leaves?" Emphasizing they're here for a short amount of time, for my own purpose. Especially regarding my fascination in Xavier. "I know," is the only reply I received. Pounding sounds on the door, I call to whoever's behind it to come in. The door opens,