~Lucas~
I’d been in London for five days on business, but every minute away from Bellmore was a struggle. Every thought kept drifting back to her, no matter how I tried to distract myself.
I’d almost dialed her number a hundred times, even composed half a dozen messages, but each time, I hesitated. It didn’t feel right to settle for a phone call or a text when what I really wanted was to see her.
And the fact that she’d been actively avoiding me before I left only fueled my frustration. I hadn’t expected her to be this stubborn. Even Derrick noticed how restless I was, shooting me knowing glances every time my gaze drifted out the plane window or when I’d check my phone, hoping for a message that never came.
I was supposed to stay a full week, but after five days, I’d had enough. With
