Captured Lies
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"Bailey. We need to talk."
She glanced back over her shoulder, thankful he was staring out the window. She'd easily distracted him earlier from what he'd wanted to tell her.
"Oh. I thought we took care of that." She limped over to him and breathed on his neck.
He laughed as he faced her. She leaned in and standing on tiptoes, placed her lips over his. He hesitated only for a moment before he deepened the kiss. Tears instantly filled her eyes. She did everything in her power to stop them from overflowing.
There was a loud bang on the door.
"Guy? Your grandmother is waiting for you. She wants you there now."
Guy jerked back. "Penelope. Tell her we'll be there right away."
Not knowing what else to do Bailey buried her head in his shoulder. She took three deep, even breaths and swallowed the lump of guilt lodged in her throat. Her life just wasn't meant to have a happy ending.
She pulled back and spun away. She stumbled as her injured leg wasn't ready for that kind of move.
"Hey. What's the hurry?" Guy's arm whipped around her waist to support her. "We need to talk."
"Guy?" She pushed him away and walked to the door. "Let's just go. Let's get this over with. There'll be lots of time later to talk." She smiled what she hoped was a winning one, although she felt anything but.
He held her gaze for a long time. Finally he moved towards her and he cupped her face. "Promise me that you'll listen to me afterwards."
She looked down at the scuff mark he had on his chin. She reached out and gently touched it. "Sure." Turning she opened the door and headed for the stairs. Guy stepped in front of her and redirected her to the elevator. Once inside he grabbed her and hugged her tightly. Bailey couldn't resist kissing him.
One last time.
CHAPTER FORTY-NINE