” “I don’t know what it is about you James, but you have completely disarmed me. I’ve already told you things I have not told my best friend. ...ut the timing …. I don’t know.” Cali paused, looking conflicted. “I just don’t know that the timing is right.” Cali dipped her head as she spoke, avoiding eye contact with those magnetic eyes of his. With a soft and gentle touch of his fingers, James lifted her chin to look into her eyes. “This is the perfect time Cali. Trust me, this is the perfect. She was right."I met you and life was never the same for me. When we finally made love I knew there would never be another like you. That's all I'm going to say about my sex life."We took a shower together and I took her home. I dropped her off hoping she wouldn't have to answer many questions.After that night life for me was never the same. Ariel's schedule was pretty much the same but Saturday nights were ours to share. A lot of Sundays I was also invited over for family events. I guess I was. . an injury?” He was being polite but seemed genuinely curious.“Yeah, I got stabbed in the shoulder by muggers on a family trip. Fortunately, I didn’t aggravate it when Chris Barrington assaulted me.” No eye twitch at that. He knew that name well since Lavi’s suit centered around him.Oxburn started looking at papers. “I’m glad you’re on the mend. Let’s get to the point.”“Good, good.” Clarence clasped his hands together. “My goal today is to move us to a resolution that benefits everyone.”Mr.. "Thanks Tahl!" I said.Tahlyx backed out of my drive and we went to the movie. I suggested a scary movie because I wanted to hold her hand. Tahlyx paid for me to get in and she even bought popcorn. This was perfect. When we got to our seats, I sat close to her and we shared the popcorn. In scary parts, I'd grab her hand and I would squeeze it tight. I could tell she liked it. She kept moving her knee closer and closer to mine. In the movie, there was a scene between to girls that were making.