his presence, I enjoyed myself just as much, if not more than I had anticipated. In fact, I might go as far as to say his company could have enhanced the day. Now I’m not saying that I am developing any feelings for the guy, I’m not. I just think in certain situations, he’s not as bad as I have thought he was, all these years.
We really did have a wonderful, energetic and invigorating day out there in the snow, and I am thoroughly exhausted when Luke drops me back at the house for a long and luxurious evening in, alone. I was invited to join the other parties for dinner and relaxing, but I declined in favour of a long, bubbly soak in my tub, a warming glass of red and to curl up in front of the fire with my secret weakness; a sickeningly sweet romance novel on my Kindle. I think I’ll go for a sexy, beach-set story tonight.
Given my single status, this is the perfect end to an exhausting, yet - fun, long day out in the cold. Of course, if I had a gentleman friend, my perfect evening would still involve the tub, the wine and the fire, but my novel would remain my own dirty little secret and the man would be an oh-so-welcome replacement, holding me in his arms, talking, kissing… oh enough.
With my tub full, I remove my clothes and take my hair down ready to sink in, and just as I’m about to leave the bedroom, my cell indicates that I’ve received a text message, so I quickly check it. The name surprises me, instantly.
~
LOVE, SEBASTIAN
iMessage
Today 7:14
Fantastic day, Lexie, thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed skiing with you! We should do it more often. Your company is missed this evening. Enjoy, hope to see you soon. S x
~
How very unexpected, and my reaction, too. I’m a little shy to admit that it made me smile, somewhat. I didn’t feel a response was necessary, but that text did something strange to me, it stayed with me all evening and I’ve no idea why. It wasn’t suggestive, it wasn’t flirtatious, and what’s more to the point, it didn’t have ‘Sebastian Love’ written all over it – not that I’d find that attractive. So why do I feel strangely… smitten? I don’t want him.
Good God, woman, you need a man; this is simply unacceptable.
CHAPTER FIVE
TUESDAY 24 TH DECEMBER – CHRISTMAS EVE
The past few days have been lovely. I’ve spent my time skiing with my friends and family, enjoying my favourite parts of Aspen during this festive season, working from home and eating delicious comfort food. It's what Christmas is all about for me.
I haven’t seen Sebastian since the day at Highland Bowl – since his lovely text message to me. It’s not like I’m disappointed or anything, but I wouldn’t have minded if he’d have spent some more time with my family over the past few days; we’re all getting along so well and have had so much fun together recently that I think he’s becoming part of the group, in my eyes.
Once upon a time, I would have been so against that, but having allowed myself to get to know him a little better, I’m warming to his personality a little. Though the minute he becomes lecherous again, I know my previous feelings about him will return.
Today is Christmas Eve and we have a wonderful day planned. Last year, the girls spent the day together, as did the boys, and then they all met up in the afternoon and spent the rest of the day with one another. I couldn’t make it last year because I had work commitments but luckily, this year, I’ve managed to get everything done so that I can spend the day with everybody else.
The girls are coming over here to spend the morning relaxing in front of the fire with coffee and pastries, while the boys have a morning ski. Then we’re going into town to do last minute Christmas shopping and shall meet up with the guys for a late lunch this afternoon, to continue with the new Christmas Eve tradition.
Right now, I’m applying make-up leisurely in my bedroom with a cup of coffee. I always love this time of
We really did have a wonderful, energetic and invigorating day out there in the snow, and I am thoroughly exhausted when Luke drops me back at the house for a long and luxurious evening in, alone. I was invited to join the other parties for dinner and relaxing, but I declined in favour of a long, bubbly soak in my tub, a warming glass of red and to curl up in front of the fire with my secret weakness; a sickeningly sweet romance novel on my Kindle. I think I’ll go for a sexy, beach-set story tonight.
Given my single status, this is the perfect end to an exhausting, yet - fun, long day out in the cold. Of course, if I had a gentleman friend, my perfect evening would still involve the tub, the wine and the fire, but my novel would remain my own dirty little secret and the man would be an oh-so-welcome replacement, holding me in his arms, talking, kissing… oh enough.
With my tub full, I remove my clothes and take my hair down ready to sink in, and just as I’m about to leave the bedroom, my cell indicates that I’ve received a text message, so I quickly check it. The name surprises me, instantly.
~
LOVE, SEBASTIAN
iMessage
Today 7:14
Fantastic day, Lexie, thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed skiing with you! We should do it more often. Your company is missed this evening. Enjoy, hope to see you soon. S x
~
How very unexpected, and my reaction, too. I’m a little shy to admit that it made me smile, somewhat. I didn’t feel a response was necessary, but that text did something strange to me, it stayed with me all evening and I’ve no idea why. It wasn’t suggestive, it wasn’t flirtatious, and what’s more to the point, it didn’t have ‘Sebastian Love’ written all over it – not that I’d find that attractive. So why do I feel strangely… smitten? I don’t want him.
Good God, woman, you need a man; this is simply unacceptable.
CHAPTER FIVE
TUESDAY 24 TH DECEMBER – CHRISTMAS EVE
The past few days have been lovely. I’ve spent my time skiing with my friends and family, enjoying my favourite parts of Aspen during this festive season, working from home and eating delicious comfort food. It's what Christmas is all about for me.
I haven’t seen Sebastian since the day at Highland Bowl – since his lovely text message to me. It’s not like I’m disappointed or anything, but I wouldn’t have minded if he’d have spent some more time with my family over the past few days; we’re all getting along so well and have had so much fun together recently that I think he’s becoming part of the group, in my eyes.
Once upon a time, I would have been so against that, but having allowed myself to get to know him a little better, I’m warming to his personality a little. Though the minute he becomes lecherous again, I know my previous feelings about him will return.
Today is Christmas Eve and we have a wonderful day planned. Last year, the girls spent the day together, as did the boys, and then they all met up in the afternoon and spent the rest of the day with one another. I couldn’t make it last year because I had work commitments but luckily, this year, I’ve managed to get everything done so that I can spend the day with everybody else.
The girls are coming over here to spend the morning relaxing in front of the fire with coffee and pastries, while the boys have a morning ski. Then we’re going into town to do last minute Christmas shopping and shall meet up with the guys for a late lunch this afternoon, to continue with the new Christmas Eve tradition.
Right now, I’m applying make-up leisurely in my bedroom with a cup of coffee. I always love this time of
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