Chapter 130: As A Couple
Claire sat at her desk, her fingers idly tracing the edges of a document she was supposed to review.
She had arrived at the office over two hours ago but she had been unable to get any work done.
Instead of focusing on work, her thoughts had been focused on Chris and even now, it was focused on him and everything about him.
His easy smile, the way he carried himself with quiet confidence, and the warmth he exuded when they spent time together.
An involuntary smile appeared on her face when she thought about the stunt he had pulled just because he had wanted to eat lunch with her.
She leaned back in her chair, staring at the ceiling as one question tugged at her insides.
Am I really ready for this? She wondered. Alex and Emma's words from both Wednesday night and earlier that morning echoing in her mind.
They had both encouraged her to give Chris a chance, but doubts still lingered. It wasn't that Chris wasn't appealing—he was. But her past experiences had left her guarded, unsure if she could open herself up again also coupled with the fact that she was older.
What should she do?
For what felt like the hundredth time, she replayed the moments she and Chris had shared. His sincerity, his gentle teasing, the way he looked at her like she was the only person in the room—it all tugged at her defenses, pulling down every walls.
With a sigh, Claire picked up her phone. Her finger hovered over his contact, her nerves making her hesitate. What's the worst that could happen? She thought, taking a deep breath before hitting the call button.