POV ROBERT
I returned home after another long day of double duty, wishing only to relax and put my feet up. I had stored all the food I brought, including the leftovers from the pasta that Emma had prepared for me, in the fridge, and I was looking forward to savoring it. But before I could indulge in this moment of tranquility, I needed a quick shower to wash away the tensions of the day.
As the warm water cascaded over my body, my mind involuntarily drifted to Emma and the almost kiss we had shared that afternoon. The tension between us was palpable, and I wondered where this would lead us. I was breaking my own rules and taking risks I had never imagined. But at the same time, I couldn't resist the connection that existed between us.
While thinking about it, my cell phone began to rin
