Chapter 0077 Ella POV Alexander used his grip on my cheek to guide me gently into a more comfortable position , allowing him better access .
The press of his lips was soft yet firm , and my heart began to race , the effect of the kiss more powerful than I could have anticipated .
This didnt feel like the fake kiss we had shared before the one Alexander had used to test me .
No , this was different .
Just as that thought crossed my mind , Alexander pulled away .
I blinked owlishly up at him , confusion etched clearly across my face .
Alexander leaned back in his seat , a stunned look on his face as he watched me .
It took a moment for me to shake off the effects of the kiss .
Abruptly , I stood and walked to the back of the box , where the food and drinks were laid out .
I grabbed a cold drink from the cooler , taking my time to open it .
I needed a moment to gather myself .
My imagination must have been getting the better of me ; there was no way that kiss meant anything to Alexander .
He was simply a good actor .
The way my heart raced was just a physical reaction only natural when responding to someone incredibly attractive who also happened to be a great kisser .
It didnt mean anything more than that .
I just needed a second away from him to regain my composure .
Are you doing all right back there ? Alexander called , a hint of concern in his tone .
Im just fine , I replied , pressing the cold drink bottle between my hands in an attempt to distract myself from the lingering sensation of his lips .
I set the bottle down on the counter , remembering that I already had an unopened drink in the other room .
For a moment , I considered going to the bathroom to splash cold water on my face , but that would definitely give away just how much Alexander had affected me .

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I didnt want him to know ..
A few moments later , I returned to the box .
Alexander had gone quiet , his eyes fixed on the field where the players were getting into position .
I glanced at him from the corner of my eye .
He had a distant look on his face , like he wasnt really seeing the game but staring at something far away .
He didnt react when the game began , staying completely still .
I tried not to let his pensive mood distract me and focused my attention on the players instead .
I had no idea what was on his mind , and it didnt feel right to ask .
The game was exciting , and just as I had warned Alexander , I found myself cheering loudly several times .
Despite that , a silence hung between us , unbroken by conversation .
My phone buzzed halfway through the game , and I pulled it out to check the message .
It was a text from Elizabeth .
I rolled my eyes , feeling the heat rise slightly to my cheeks as I saw the screenshot she sent a picture of Alexander and me kissing on the big screen at the game .
We need to do lunch her message read .
Soon , I replied , then put my phone away .
I knew she wanted to gossip , and I didnt really mind .
After all , I did want to ask her more about Damien Rose ..
Wed only scratched the surface when we last spoke .
It seems the photo spread quickly , I said , turning back toward Alexander .
Chapter 007 ) +25 BONUS He looked at me with a confused expression , taking a moment before realization dawned on him .
A small smile played at his lips .
I figured it wouldnt take long , he said .
But what makes you say that ? Elizabeth just texted me an article something from social media about us , from a gossip site or something .
Well , good , he said , leaning back with a satisfied smile .
Our outing today was a success then .
Now if only our team wins , today will be perfect , I said with a bright smile .
Alexander scoffed playfully and rolled his eyes .
When the game is over , what would you like to do ? I looked at him , caught off guard .
I hadnt expected anything after the game , and while the idea of getting dinner with him was enticing , it also felt overwhelming .
I could still feel the ghost of his touch on my lips , and the thought of being alone with him for much longer made my heart race .
Maybe it was too much , too soor ww