Her Undeniable Temptation

Luke had already left the bakery but Zoe felt really odd after accepting to date him. Can someone just shout it to her capricious mind, Zoe was finding it hard to admit that she was really dating somebody! She decided to get off work early.

She really wanted to go meet Dora at the spa but got a message from that unknown number who had sent her a message last week asking if they could talk.

”Hey beautiful, I can’t wait to see you after your shift.”

Luke

Zoe could feel her face heating up, it felt like she was dreaming. She texted him back before setting her phone close to her chest. She wondered if this was love or something? She was about to head to the spa but got a message from Dora saying she couldn’t make it because she was going to Parker’s house to settle their differences.

Zoe decided to head home, when she reached home, she noticed Luke on the porch playing some game on the tv, Luke looked up from his game to notice she was back.

His face had a smile that melted her heart instantly, he grabbed her hand and pulled her to sit next to him. She could feel the rate of her heartbeat accelerate at this point. He placed his arms around her shoulder as he cuddled her pleasingly, all she thought at that point in time was if dad and mum came downstairs and saw them this way?

Zoe instantly stood up. ”Are you alright?” Luke asked, a bit bothered. ”Yeah, but what if dad and mum walk upon us?” Zoe asked, she could feel her hands getting sweaty.

He came behind her before fastening his hands around her waist before pulling her closer for a back hug. His face seemed to be buried at the crook of her neck and Zoe tried her best to hold her breath that had hitched in her throat! “How was work today?” He asked.

”It was fine, just some people ordering all kinds of pastries can be annoying.” Zoe said feeling shy around Luke for the first time. He chuckled, making her even blush harder.

He swiveled her over and kissed her on the lips passionately. Zoe didn’t know the exact reason why she felt shocked that he kissed her but he pulled her closer as their lips came in contact once again. Her hand woven through his hair making him g***n slightly! They both pulled away to breathe some air.

Luke chuckled again before giving her a sweet smile. ”Why are you smiling?” Zoe asked Luke. ”Because I am so lucky to have you as my girlfriend.” He said, making her blush again.

”Where are mum and dad?” she asked. ”They left on a date?” Luke said. He took a step closer to her as he took her hands into his. He kept staring into her eyes before speaking.

“I love you Zoe, and nothing or nobody can come between us,” Luke said. For a second Zoe thought maybe Luke might have seen the video of She and Alex smooching but she realized his tone was still loving since today.

She looked up at him. “What are you talking about?” She asked but he seemed embarrassed. ”Uhm on Monday when you left for Bella’s party.” Luke said, making Zoe shiver in fear of finding out. She held her breath so he could fully complete his statements.

”My ex-girlfriend came over to this house,” Luke finally said quietly. A sigh of relief brushed through her body, he wasn’t talking about Alex but Zoe still froze. How could she be this dumb not to think Luke must have had an ex, I mean he was a super hot dude that every girl would kill to have.

He noticed her reaction and quickly continued. ”Nothing happened between us, I swear.” Luke said. ”I never knew she was going to follow me here, I mean we broke up last summer.” Luke said, trying to explain himself.

”She said she wanted me back but I promise it’s only you I love Zoe.” He said, trying to cheer her up. ”I know you are mad at me right now but I don’t want any secrets between us so I’m clearing every doubt you might have later about my intention towards you.” Luke said.

Zoe moved closer to him as she threw her arms around his neck trying to hug him and wishing there was no secret among them. Later at night, in her room.

She had a joint video call with Bella and Dora.

Dora talked about how she had reconciled with Parker and Bella kept talking about her first date with Alex and what we think she should wear. Zoe knew it was stupid but she wasn’t paying much attention to what she was saying. She was such a good friend which Zoe knew but something deep down doesn’t sit right.

Zoe didn’t get the chance to talk to Dora about her dating Luke until the next day during practice. Bella joined their practice group as she sat down with Zoe and Dora.

”Yesterday you didn’t help out in choosing my dress.” Bella said, staring at Zoe. ”Oh, my network was poor.” Zoe lied hoping she didn’t tell that she was fibbing. It was weird that she agreed with a dreamy eye on her face. Speaking of Alex made Zoe glance around the practice hall in search of him, he wasn’t here though.

She turned to notice Mr. Obama in the hall. ”Today we have a dance teacher to put you guys into practice. And it counts on your grades, you should really pay much attention if you don’t want to lose a grade point.” Mr. Obama let out.

Surprisingly, it was a ballet class and Zoe had never tried ballet before in her life. The instructor gladly taught them the ballet but at some point, it was hard to swing around with her legs up touching her right hands and her left hand up.

Everyone tried doing as instructed and passed, but it was still difficult for Zoe. The dance teacher instructed her to stay behind and practice more so as not to lose a point. Zoe wondered how something she freely joined could now cause her a damn mark.

This was embarrassing seeing people leave her behind! She kept trying to swing around countless times but failed. She tried again and this time she hit her butt on the floor causing so much pain. Zoe couldn’t help but curse loudly.

A laugh echoed in the dance Hall. She looked up, who else but Alex was standing over her still laughing. She glared at him and he stopped laughing while he held his hand out to pull her up! She held it and let him pull her to her feet.

They stood there without saying anything for a bit. He was still holding her hands with a smirk on his handsome face. ”Uhm, thanks.” She mumbled awkwardly slipping her hands out of his.

”Having a problem balloting?” he said, making her frown. Zoe didn’t want more embarrassment right now! ”No, I don’t find it hard to ballet,” She said.

He laughed again and this time Zoe gave him a death glare! Glaring at Alex made it susceptible to dismiss his hotness. ”Why weren’t you in practice today?” Zoe asked, giving up on the glaring for now.

”You may lose a grade point also if you don’t know how to do ballet.” she said feeling kind of smug. He shrugged before saying. ”I have asthma and also a curse was laid on me by a witch so I can’t recognize faces.” He finally said.

Zoe laughed at the saying that he couldn’t recognize faces because a witch had led a curse on him, ”What does having Asthma and not recognizing faces have to do with ballet?” Zoe asked, totally lost.

He grinned before answering. ”Nothing, I really couldn’t spend all my day learning this stupid ballet. so I made it up that I had asthma and I might have an attack after turning around for a long time.

Mr. Obama totally understood and let me off the hook and I can keep my grade too,” He explained proudly. ”So you lied?” Zoe asked.

”I will admit that it wasn’t my best work but it got me out of practice.” Alex said.

She stared at him not knowing if she was awed or annoyed. ”What?” He asked but she just shook her head.