Temptation

Chapter 3

Shiloh's POV

''I'd rather work all weekend than having to stand all night with an insurance agent, Ash, I'm not even joking.''

''They're not even that annoying, Luke seems like a nice guy.''

''I can't even stand their presence when i need them, imagine dating one willingly. And Luke? That's a pathetic name.''

''Fair, but it will be a fun night and maybe you can meet someone else at the bar,'' she says excitedly through the phone.

''I'm very happily single, i don't need that kind of burden in my life,'' I groan as i waled into my kitchen in desperate need of coffee. It should be illegal to call someone this early on a saturday. ''When was the last time you enjoyed a nice book with no distraction?''

There's silence from the other side for a few seconds until i hear a low sigh. ''I don't even like reading that much.''

''Bullcrap. Where will i leave Amelia?''

''With your mom, see? it's that easy.''

''My mom has had 8 children, the last thing she wants is to take care of more kids, especially now that all of us are out of the house.''

''I heard she remarried.''

''She's having a blast.''

''I bet but i don't need detailing,'' she said gagging. ''Look i gotta go. I'll text you the location, meet us at 9.'' she says hanging up before i protest.

Guess i'll have to call Sharon Amelia's nanny, i hope she won't mind me calling her on a saturday morning, I looked at Amelia sleeping on my lap...''Why would i need a man when i already have you with me?''

She simply turned to get more comfortable.

The rest of the day passed like a flash much to my dismay, I should have simply declined Ash but i agree that going out once in a while won't kill me. Staying at home all weekends does get boring after a while, but still won't convince me to date Lucian or whatever is his name.

I actually decided to dress nice, just so Ashely doesn't say i didn't even try. I picked a very simplistic black dress that was maybe too professional for a bar but i'd hate to wear something that would make neemah or whatever's his name,think that i'm dressing up for him.

''Thank you so much for coming, you're a life saver''. ''It's fine Ms Hansley''

The bar isn't very far and it's near the restaurant Ash and I had gone to before when she thought Mark had been cheating on her. I agreed to go because she needed a shoulder to hold her sad ass, and i'm not a monster.

We still don't know for sure if he did cheat or not but because of the lack of concrete proof and the children, Ash decided to put it aside but after that i just can't stand him.

''Look who decided to show up,'' Ash says as i near the table she was in, by her side sat Mark and another guy that i'm guessing must be Jamon, the most to incuding John.

''Very nice to meet you, the name is Luke, you might have heard of me already,'' he says with a smirk. This guy must be at least 50, they say the charm comes with the age but in this case, the only thing that comes with his age is that huge bald spot on top of his head.

I just gave him an uncomfortable smile that he most likely noticed and shook his extended hand. ''Shiloh,'' i say simply, sitting down near Patricia the supervisor of the journaling department--instead, one empty seat between us.

I could feel Ashley shaking her head from the corner of my eyes. It's not my fault the dude looks like a complete freak, and he's an insurance agent, that screams boring in every possible language. i can't strss enough.

''Drinks on me tonight,'' he says clearing his throat, seemingly trying to change the topic.

''How generous,'' i heard a voice from behind me, i don't have time to recognize it, Lucca sits down on the empty chair beside me. ''Sorry, i'm late.''. ''oh, i forgot to tell you Shiloh. I invited Miss Castilo to join us tonight,'' Ashley says with a hint of amusement. ''Must be hard being in a new country.''

''I bet.''

''This is Mark my boyfriend,'' Ashley starts introducing everyone at the table.

''The new intern, i see,'' Patricia says extending her hand to Lucca. ''I've heard about you.''

''Good things i hope,'' Lucca says smirking, as she shaked her hand, making Patricia blush.

''Uhm-- Patricia eyes me, ''Of course darling.''

''How old are you?" Ashley butts in.

''I'm 22''

''So what will you guys drink? I'll get them,'' Jhon says getting up.

''A coke for me,'' Ashly says.

''A coke for me too.''

''C'mon, you girls can always call a cab,'' he says.

''I'm not very fond of alcohol, i answer simply. That and i have a 4 year old girl waiting for me at home.

''Two cokes it is , what else?''

''In that case, a coke for me too,'' Lucca says.

''Trying to please the boss?'' I raised my eyebrows.

''Always.'' she says, mimicking my expression.

After everyone said what they wanted, Mark and Ash went to get our drinks, which might take a while since this bar is completely packed. More and more people kept coming in, making it extremely difficult to hear anything other than the pop music and constant shattering.

''I didn't think you'd come,'' Lucca said, leaning over to avoid screaming.

''How come?''

''You seemed pretty closed back at the office. You're different here, more or less, still intimidating and gorgeous.''

''Business and entertainment are two different things, we should keep them separated.'' I say ignoring the compliment.

''I see,'' she says with a small smirk. ''Well, we're not doing business now.''

''And what is that supposed to mean?'' i raised my brow.

''I think we should get to know each other better. I know a calmer place we can go after this.''

''I'll have to pass,'' i answer, not giving it a second thought.

''So quick to dismiss me. Ms Hansley, I can assure you my intentions are the best, i date to marry.''

''I bet, but how unfortunate it is that we have a no romance between colleagues policy.

'' Then it's my lucky day cause i don't start work until Monday, so technically we're just two strangers that met at a bar on a Saturday night.'' She's actually right but..... ''Still no,'' she groaned ''Why? cause it's just a one-night stand, after tonight we forget all about it like it never happened.....what do you say Ms Hansley?.'' '

'It's been a while''

''I'll be gentle,'' I mean i already told Sharon I'd be late, so why not?

''let's go''...............