As Stella turned to face Apollo, she noticed the change in his demeanor. Gone was his usual smirk or grin, replaced by a somber expression that perplexed her.
Apollo Dunn actually wanted to apologize for the kiss they shared at the business party. He knew it was his plan to make her fall for him but the truth is, he didn't plan to kiss her. He wanted to go slowly,yet he found himself wanting her.
She was just an irresistible temptation. One he couldn't resist.
"Mr Dunn?"Stella Cruze called.
But before starting his apology,he had something to clarify.
"Please,call me Apollo, just like you did at the party."he said "When we're in the office you can call me by my last name but when we are outside,call me by my real name, Stella."Apollo said .
Stella Cruze was transfixed. It looked like this was the first time he called her by her first name and for an unknown reason, she felt her heart race heavily. Stella Cruze was tongue tied and all she managed to do was to nod softly.
"I actually wanted to apologize."he said.
"For?"Stella asked softly.
Apollo walked up to slowly and she just stood still, admiring the young man who walked towards her.
"Don't you remember what happened between us?" He said when he finally stood infront of her. She felt her cheeks burn as a result of his piecing gaze.
Suddenly she remembered their kiss. The kiss that made her yearn for more. Stella averted her gaze. "I-I actually d-didn't think y—you'd actually apologize about that." She stuttered as she tucked a strand of her bronde behind her ear and looked away.
"Um."Apollo cleared his throat.
"I just wanted to say sorry and that it was just a mistake." Apollo clarified and Stella nodded.
"Sure."she said ."Well then I'll take my lead." Stella turned to leave, but Apollo grasped her hand, stopping her in her tracks. His voice was soft but commanding as he asked, "Before you go, I have to ask. Am I allowed to confirm something?"
"Confirm what?" Stella asked and folded her arms. Apollo moved closer to her and her heart raced but as usual, she kept her cool.
"I want to know if you actually," Apollo Dunn paused and continued when he was merely an inch away from her. "Enjoyed it?"he completed his sentence.
His question cought Stella of guard. She looked away. "What are you talking about Mr Dunn?" She shot back.
"Apollo please."he corrected.
Stella rolled her eyes.
"No!"she snapped. "Actually Apollo,"she pulled him by the collar and whispered into his ears.
"You actually made me hate kisses."she moved back.
"I'm just going to dance. See you some other time.....or never. Wink." Stella Cruze winked as she said and walked away.
Apollo stared at her back as she walked away with a smirk playing on his lips. He then sat on the barstool and stared at Stella Cruze who was graciously dancing on the dancefloor.