THE CHURCH GIRL

Chapter 29

****NAOMI'S POV*****

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I stood on the large beautifully decorated rooftop of the hotel and stared at the overview of the country and wow..it was amazing. I was freezing but the fresh air was doing me some good also. I texted Julia about us leaving early because I wasn't feeling too good and that lady still hadn't replied yet. Then my mind drifted back to what had happened earlier. If my guess was right, that guy thought i was one of his run through like his girlfriend said. Jesus, I felt humiliated and angry. I am twenty four and still a virgin you....geez. I didn't want to swear. I covered my shoulders with my arms from the breeze and still stood remote to the ground.

"Need some warmth? ", I turned to see Devon holding his coat out for me. I eyed him angrily and ignored him. I went back to looking at the breathtaking view when he got a little closer just two inches away from where I stood,"I'm sorry".

As if I heard wrong, I turned sharply at him surprised and then rolled my eyes and went back to my view,"Are you not gonna say anything?", he asked holding out the coat.

I was freezing cold that I let my pride go and allowed him put the coat over my body. Oh God it was soo warm and still smelled like his cologne,"Thanks", I said clearing my throat and leaning back on the balcony.

"I'm sorry for what Daisy said to you, and I'm sorry for what I said earlier", he apologised again,"You still not gonna say anything?".

I sighed and stood up straight, "Okay, apology accepted", I responded and then turned my attention back to where it was.

"That's it?, no tantrums, no scolding, no..nothing?", he asked curiously.

"You apologised, I said okay, what more do you wanna hear huh, that I'm glad you followed me here when I specifically told you I needed some air. Your girlfriend was nasty to me, I let that go, but to think of me as some cheap fanatic, that's beyond. Now if you don't mind, I need some air", I said making sure i didn't meet his eyes. He realky did look sorry but I wasn't going to make it that easy for him.

"Wow, you even look more beautiful when you are upset. How is that even possible. I am sorry. Is not everyday you hear me say sorry but when I do, I mean it", then he got closer, one more step from him and the space would be filled,"Can you at-least look at me? ", he asked closing the space between us searching for my eyes.

I turned with my arms folded on my chest,"What do you want?" I asked angrily.

"A date. Go out on a date with me", he asked smirking.

"I appreciate the apology but I have to respectfully decline your request", he still stood there smiling. I grabbed my purse from the balcony to leave when he jumped in the way. I almost bumped into him but he was quick.

"Do I make you nervous?", he asked suddenly.

I was taken aback. I didn't expect him to ask me that, not now,"No...why would I be nervous on your account. I just want you to get out of my way that's all", I literally just lied.

"Fine then. Then I guess a friendly kiss on the cheek won't hurt right? ", he got closer and learned in ti kiss my left cheek and I quickly interrupted moving a step back.

"Where is your girlfriend anyway?", I tried to change the topic.

"Don't change the topic doc. I don't know where she went to, and just for the record, she isn't much of a girlfriend", he explained like it was nothing.

"That's your problem, not mine. I'm not going on a date with you Devon, get out of my way", I said.

"Make me", he challenged hiding his hands in his side pockets and grinning.

"Just leave me alone, why are you even bothering me and not all those attention starvers outside. You are not even my friend and I don't any intention to have you as such so just back off", I warned.

"Well, you aren't my friend either, just go on the date with me and I will leave you be. You look cute when you pout your lips like that", he mocked brushing his fingers over my glossy lips and tasting it. That sent shivers down my spine and I looked away. He tasted the gloss on his finger and smiled, "strawberry", he whispered proudly.

I glared at him furiously and smiled mischievously, "You could have just asked me what flavor it was, and again, no, I'm not going on a date with you. I already declined".

"Guess a friendly peck is in order", he closed the gap between us and I stepped back.

"Don't you dare touch me. I have pepper spray in my purse. I will use it if you don't back off", if anyone knew me too well they would know that was a lie but I needed to breathe and not faint. God come on, give me a pepper spray. This is one of those moments when I need you. I prayed silently in my head.

"You don't even have your purse with you much less a pepper pray. I'm not leaving here without why I came in the first place Naomi", he said so softly like that was supposed to calm me down ,"It will be quick doc, just a friendly kiss on the cheek that's all", he said again.

He was annoying but I needed to get away from him,"Fine, just a peck and I leave and do not follow me this time", I stood still and watched him close the space I created when I stepped back. I have been learning how to smile with my eyes so perfectly but he did it so easily. He leaned in to my lips then I turned my right cheek to him. Instead, he smiled and tucked a hair strand behind my ears. His fingers were warm and soft. I looked away quickly to avoid any eye contact.

"You are insanely beautiful and breathtaking is hard to just walk away from you", he whispered close to my lips making me bite my lip from nervousness. I held his gaze for a short period and then looked away. He wasn't taking his eyes off and as much as I enjoyed it, I was uncomfortable but in a good way.I didn't want him to stop.

"Don't make me change my mind, or better yet, regret agreeing to this", I said calmly. Before I could say anything else, he kissed my cheek a few inches from my lips with my face in his palms. I cleared my throat after what I was sure a full thirty seconds and his lips were still on my cheek.

"You taste like strawberries", he said finally releasing my face.

"I know. I have a nose", I snapped trying to avoid his eyes. I could swear I felt my nipples hard and alert but I just didn't want him to notice.

"Next time is your lips", he smirked.

"There won't be a next time", I said pushing past him to the elevator near by.

RESPECT
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