"The masquerade? Oh! You mean when you sexually harassed me?" She demanded sarcastically.
"I didn't sexually harass you. You can hardly call it that. You looked amazing in that dress. Tempting me with those luscious legs of yours. I couldn't stop myself from following you to that porch. You looked mesmerizing under the moonlight. Either way, I realize that I messed up a lot. But I want a chance to make everything right. Please come back to New York. Come back to me. Let's start fresh. Be mine, my girlfriend. Let's go on dates. And do things normal couples would do."
Emily could see his frustration. He was struggling with the words and she thought it was so cute for someone as hard-edged as Alexander.
"Are you blushing?"
"Yes, I am." He immediately responded as he scratched his c
