Alexander Hale
Alexander stood in the doorway of his bedroom watching Vivian get ready for bed. She was at her vanity removing her makeup slowly
“You coming to bed?” he asked.
“In a minute.”
He walked over and placed his hand on her shoulder. The silk of her robe was cool under his palm. She didn’t lean into his touch. Didn’t acknowledge it at all.
“Vivian.”
“I’m tired, Alexander.”
“I know. I just thought we could…”
“I’ve been working all day. Back to back calls. Emails. Reports. I’m exhausted.” She set down the cotton pad and met his eyes in the mirror. “Can we not do this tonight?”
“Do what?”
“This. Whatever you’re trying to start. I’m too tired.”
Alexander dropped his hand. “I wasn’t trying to start anything. I just wanted…”
“I know what you wanted. And I’m telling you I’m
