Lost & Found Christian Romance

Chapter 2-"The Thrill is Gone"

(Axel)

I was looking at the most beautiful woman I ever saw walking away, she did not know I had watched her dance. She was free on the dance floor; she was sexy and loose. I was truly taken by her. I had to talk to her, I go after what I want. Why waste a perfect moment, I don't believe in creating regret? The next thing I know, she is walking away from me. I'm trying to save face because I rarely hear no. At the same time, I am refreshed, no one has stood up to me before or walked away from me. 

Now Toya becomes more appealing to me. I must find out more about her. I work the crowd and make my way over to my sister. I give her the get over here now look, she smirks and comes over. 

"What is it Axel, I am matchmaking here?", she said with an annoyed look on her face.

 "Tell me about that caramel dream, Toya, who is she?", I said still fantasizing about her.

"Oh, I see, the man who doesn't believe in love, is interested in a friend of mine?", Cynthia said now looking angry. 

"Cyn come on enough with the drama queen act, just tell me about her"? Now I'm irritated because I have to beg, but I'm trying to play it cool.

 "Toya is a Personal Assistant, to Drew & Company. I met her at an Art Show, and we clicked immediately. She was there for her boss purchasing some Art. She is somewhat withdrawal but when you get to know her, she is funny, and outgoing, intelligent, very down to earth. She is very elegant, and yet comfortable. But she's been hurt bad it's easy to see, she never told me what happened. So just stay away from her Axel, if you're trying to play games". 

"Cyn you wrap up for the night, I'm going home, call you in the morning.", finally I got what I wanted. 

I got in my black convertible and rushed home; I was hoping Toya logged into our website so I could find out more about her. But to my surprise, she did not create her account. All that was available was her report and assessment. I took my time and read everything, and then read it again. It was interesting. It was obvious she had been hurt, her profile contradicted itself, it was like reading about two different people. So which person was the real Toya, the shy withdrawal girl or the outgoing woman , or free-spirit I saw on the dance floor tonight? 

Cyn was right about her, she was always good at reading people and that was one of the reasons our business was so successful. Cyn was the hopeless romantic chasing after what mom and dad had. That era is lost in time, who gets married in this society or stays married for that matter. I do not believe in marriage or love. I have never been in love; I satisfy my needs with many different women. But with Toya, I felt different. I have no desire for hurting her, I have an urge to protect her. She is fragile; someone I would not normally approach. For some reason, I want to get to know her and not just in the biblical sense.

I took a shower and got in my bed. My phone was going off with different texts from all my women. But tonight, I was disgusted with myself. The thrill that those women usually bring, was not there. I closed my eyes and fell asleep.