Waiting for Better

Chapter Six

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Chapter Six

~Adalyn~

The whole time, including the time spent in the elevator, he was touching me in some way. Whether it be his hand on my back or his arm brushing against me softly, he was flanking me constantly.

And it was driving me insane. He could probably feel my reaction but I couldn't help but think he was taking it in the wrong way.

I didn't want him to think it was because I was turning into some blushing schoolgirl that had a crush. It wasn't that at all.

I mean, he is definitely the most attractive man I have ever seen and it had a small part in it, but the fact of the matter was I still don't know him. I don't even like to be touched by my friends or family let alone a complete stranger.

I don't want him to think I'm acting like this because I want him but then again, I really don't want him to know about my social anxiety either. Even if he did a background check he wouldn't be able to figure that out. I had refused to go see a doctor or therapist that could help so my records are therefore clear.

I was more than a bit surprised when he directed us to an old-styled Italian bistro but I didn't complain. It seemed more relaxed than the other restaurants and if it meant slightly less people then that made me happy as well.

"What would you like?"

Smiling as well as I could, I scanned the menu. My eyes automatically zoomed in on the cheapest thing. Old habits die hard I guess.

"I'll just have the 'Make your own pizza' with sausage and Pepsi." When he nodded in response I had been about to return to my thoughts when his actions had me freezing.

I tensed and practically held my breath as he pulled me close by an arm wrapped around my waist. "Why don't you find us a table while I order?" He had leaned down and whispered right into my ear, his breath fanning briskly on my neck.

Sucking in sharply, I jerked away. He hadn't been expecting it so I stepped out of his arms easily.

What he did was considered a big 'no, no' for me. I could barely contain myself with all of his hands on motions but when he neared my neck like that, I snapped. I don't know why but it has always bothered me. It was just something so strangely intimate that got to me whenever anyone did it.

I thought I saw hurt flash in his eyes briefly before it was gone and replaced by confusion. Before he could question me I said, "Sorry, I'll go find a table." I attempted a smile that probably came out as a grimace and walked stiffly towards an empty table.

Sliding into a window booth I balanced my elbows on the table while my face sunk down into my palms. I started breathing slowly to calm myself down.

I still can't believe he did that. I know he's my boss but I've only known him for four days. Who touches someone like that?

Maybe he was just a touchy feely kind of guy.

When I felt a little better, I put my arms down and just stared around the restaurant awkwardly. My eyes immediately latched onto another table filled with what seemed like a bunch of loud, boisterous high schoolers. All of them looked like seniors or juniors and they were all eyeing me while nudging one of their friends.

I knew what was about to happen and caught on pretty quickly though hoping they would smart up and change their mind. I knew I didn't look my age. Though I am twenty-two, I probably look sixteen or seventeen. I had always looked younger than I actually was and while some wished they did too and it was a gift, I hated it. Being 5'2 didn't help either.