57 Sexual Tension * Come in , Ewan … I dont think I have the strength to carry Gianna myself … Athena spoke as Ewan hesitated at her doorstep after she opened the door .
Aiden had assured her through a text some hours ago that her children were fast asleep , so she believed she was in the clear to bring her ex husband , now business partner , into her home .
When Ewan finally stepped into the room , he walked straight to the sofa to drop Gianna but Athena stopped him .
Please , her room is this way … She led the way to Giannas room , knowing that she couldnt pull it off as she was dead on her feet .
She also knew that Gianna would be more than cranky in the morning if she woke up tomorrow and found herself on the sofa .
Athena pictured the scenario , and shuddered .
She wasnt ready for it .
Hence the risk she was taking , bringing Ewan past the living room space .
Thank you very much , Ewan .
She spoke after they left Giannas room , and headed to the exit door .
Ewan paused , and turned to Athena .
Youre welcome , Athena .
There it was again .
Athena thought , as she managed to stay clear headed in front of this Ewan .
gentle Why did he go about pronouncing her name like a Greek god beckoning his goddess wife ? What was that lingering gaze , that tilt to his voice , that honey caress ? What was he aiming to achieve with it ? Seduce her ? As if ! Yet , when Ewan stepped closer to her , she didnt move an inch , instead she stood and watched him .
She blamed it on curiosity .
She wanted to know what Ewan was gunning for ; she wanted to know his intentions if left alone .
So , ignoring the sudden flaring of the nerve endings in her belly and skin at his approach , she remained rooted at the spot , her gaze fixed on his .
When he touched her cheek , and his eyes warmed with heat and apology , she still didnt say a word or walk away .
She watched him as if he was an interesting dream character .
But when he caressed her cheek with infinite gentleness and muttered her name huskily again , Athena knew she had to break away , or else her resolutions would have been for nothing .
She was done being curious .
What are you doing , Ewan ? Ewans hand fell from her check .
I dont know , Athena ..
67 Sexual Tension Stop calling my name like that … address me the way you did when we were married … Ewans eyes flamed with sorrow as the earlier heat in them disappeared .
But how can I address you the same ? With the power you possess now , you might lock me up for good ! ( ….
) Athena wasnt sure if Ewan was joking with her right now .
Her silence though , rubbed Ewan the wrong way .
Im sorry , Athena … Athena shut her eyes for a microsecond , hating the increased flutterings in her belly .
What the hell ! Do you want me to call you something else ? Like including the Doctor tag ? Would that stop the buffet of feelings assailing her body ? Athena didnt think so .
What I want is for you to leave now .
Thanks for the ride and for your help with Gianna .
Ewan hesitated , wanting to say something , but on a second thought , he let it go .
Alright then .
Thank you for tonight … He turned and strode to the exit door .
However , just as he opened it , he stopped and reverted to Athena .
You know if time travel was a thing , I would have returned to nine years ago , and I would have done things better .
I would have … A pause , where he inhaled and exhaled tiredly .
I just wish things can be different .
Would you have wished the same if I had returned as an illiterate ? As a nobody ? Ewan sighed tiredly .
There was no need .
He thought .
No need at all .
Without another word , he walked out of the house , and shut the door .
Athena let out a harsh breath .
Good riddance ! She cussed the next minute however , when she remembered the text Aiden had sent her concerning the doormen downstairs .
Quickly , she hurried out of her apartment , stopping short when she saw Ewan .
He was standing right by the wall , outside her apartment , looking down and lost .
Ewan , what are you still doing here ? aring match with him again .
Ewan said nothing .
His gaze , however , lingered on her ..
Athena shook her head .
She didnt want to be caught in a Come on , lets go .
They will soon lock up the building She hurried to the clevator , with Ewan right behind her .
When they entered the elevator , Athena felt it suddenly become smaller .
57 Sexual Tension It was like Ewan was sucking up the whole air and space ! Hadnt she come up with him earlier? What changed ? But even as she asked , she knew the answer .
Gianna had been with them in the ride up , and so the tension had been next to null .
But being alone in the living room , and now in the elevator , the tension was sparking all over .
Athena wished the elevator would go down faster .
But fate had other plans .
The elevator instead malfunctioned .
It crumbled and stopped totally .
No no no .
Athena mentally chanted , ruffling her hair .
She couldnt have this now .

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Glad she was with her phone at least , she tried the phone number of one of her workers who stayed downstairs , hoping the issue was a minor one , but the line wasnt going through .
What was the meaning of this ? What silly game was fate playing with her now ? She turned to Ewan , to apologize for this matter , only to see him hunched on the floor shaking and gasping rapidly .
What the hell ! He was claustrophobic ? Why wasnt she aware of this ? But hadnt he ridden the elevators before ? Was it because the machine suddenly stopped working ? Athena hurried to him , when the hyperventilation became worse .
Ewan , breathe … She allowed him to drag her to himself , to wrap his arms around her as she knelt before him .
Breathe Ewan , you will be fine .