CHAPTER 13
TEAMWORK
Blanca winced and hugged herself when Carlos let her go, goose bumps spreading over her arms as they stood close to the back door of the house. She couldn’t help but notice Carlos’s taut muscles under his white fitted shirt and black pleated pants. His eyes burned into her as she gripped her wine glass tightly with the other. She had to get a top-up of her drink as her throat was parched.
Carlos smiled. “Are you cold?”
Blanca stood awkwardly. Why was Carlos looking at her that way? “No, I’m fine.”
Carlos frowned and rubbed the back of his neck while he slightly shuffled his feet. “It’s good to see you here. I usually get bored at these events.”
Blanca nodded. “I don’t know anyone except for a few from work and yourself, so it’s good to see a friendly face.”
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