Invisible to My First Love by Lypstical Novel

Chapter 74 Chapter 74 Maddox 55 vouchere On our way back from dinner , the drive to Harper's place was quiet , except for her soft humming to the music on the radio . Her voice was barely audible , but it was enough to catch my attention . I found myself watching her more than the damn road . There was a way she absentmindedly tapped her fingers on her thigh , and that faint smile on her lips with her eyes closed . It got me . For the first time in a long time , I didn't feel the urge to touch her . Just watching her like that was enough and that realization scared me a little .

Suddenly , she opened her eyes and looked over , making me jerk my eyes back to the road and pretend to focus . " So ... " she broke the silence , " what am I supposed to wear to lunch at your father's estate ? " Her timing couldn't have been worse as I was still trying to get my shit together after nearly being caught staring . It took me a few seconds to answer and she tilted her head , probably wondering what was going through my head . " I'll take care of it , " I finally said , keeping my voice casual . She raised her eyebrows with curiosity . " What ?

Are you going to buy me a new outfit every time we have to go on one of these fake dates ? " She teased . " It's worth it . " The words slipped out before I could stop them and I instantly regretted it as her expression froze , surprise written all over her face . She wasn't expecting to hear that from me . The look she gave me made me instantly want to take it all back or at least cover it up with a smirk , an arrogant remark , fucking anything but in the end , I had no comeback . When we got to her place , I killed the engine and got out first , just like I always did .

I held out my hand for her and as she placed hers on mine and stepped out of the car , I resisted the urge to hold her by the waist . I didn't even want to let go of her hand . I thought it was ridiculous that I felt that way , so I finally dropped my hand from hers . As we made our way to the doorstep , she wouldn't stop talking . Her voice and movements were full of happiness that made me glance at her side profile more than I should have .

" I know I've said this a lot already , but I still can't believe you took me to The Valmont House , " she said, her hands coming together like she was holding some invisible treasure . " I'll never forget a single second of it . And the picture I took with Dante , I'm framing it ! That was ... damn , that was everything ." Seeing her so damn grateful over something so small still got to me . 11:49 Sat , Sep 27 M ... Chapter 74 473 at Savoochers After we got to the door , she began rummaging through her purse for the keys . " Where the hell are they ?

" She muttered , digging deeper , her frustration rising . " No , no , no . I can't believe this . Great ... now I'll have to break down the beautiful door just to get in ." I leaned against the pillar , watching her quietly . Hearing her panic wasn't annoying . It was amusing . She sighed , checked again and suddenly , her face lit up . " Yes ! " She pulled the keys out with triumph , doing a little hop in her heels and almost fell over . My reflexes took over and my hands wrapped around her waist before I could think . " Careful , " I said , keeping her steady .

Her face was so close to mine that I could feel the warmth of her breath . My eyes even betrayed me when they dropped to her lips before I forced myself to let her go . Quickly , she turned around , slipping the key into the lock . I stood behind her , fighting the image that ran through my head , which was turning her around , kissing her and carrying her inside to strip her naked . But no . I just stood in place , my hands at my sides . When the door creaked open and she stepped inside , she turned back to me with a welcoming smile . " Come in . " I shook my head lightly . " I can't stay .

I've got work to do . " That was a lie . I had cleared the whole night just so I could relax . I also didn't know how long I'd be out with her . There was still so much time , but I didn't feel the need to go inside . Her eyes flicked with surprise , but she hid it fast . " Okay , thanks for this evening . Goodnight ." " Goodnight , Harper . " Even after the door closed , I stood there for a few seconds . Maybe I should've gone in so I could make her moan my name just like I always did , but as I walked away , I shook my head firmly and smiled to myself .

That night was different and somehow ... it felt right . Harper Ella and Zoey were the first people I called early the following morning , their simultaneous squeals making me pull the phone away from my ear . " The Valmont House and dinner at one of his restaurants ? " Zoey said . " This is just the beginning of greater things to come . The envy and hate in the comments on the pictures Maddox posted ! If only I could laugh in all their faces ! " " OMG , Harper !

" Ella said , " I'm glad you're giving yourself a chance to be in a relationship again and with someone who deserves you , not that asshole Grayson . " 11:49 Sat , Sep 27 M ... Chapter 74 My smile faded instantly and I went silent . It must have been obvious as Zoey clicked her tongue at Ella . " Why did you have to bring him up ? " A " Look , I just couldn't help it , okay ? Harper , you know I won't bring him up ever again if that's what you want . " I forced a smile . " I'm okay . No need to avoid talking about him ." Clearing her throat , Zoey said , " Enough about him !

Back to your boyfriend ! That must've been such a romantic date . " She sighed like she had just imagined it all . " Did you have lit candles and roses ? Was there somebody playing the piano for you two ? " " For me , the best part was meeting Dante , " I said . " Girl , we know you love art and all but right now , we don't care about Dante ," Ella bluntly said . " We care about Maddox . What happened after he dropped you off ? " " Nothing ." " What ? Nothing ? " they said in unison . " Nothing at all . " " You're lying ! " Zoey snapped her fingers a few times like she was right . " I'm not .

He said he had work to do and just left ." Ella gasped dramatically . " That guy treats you like a full - time job when he gets his hands on you to make you feel everything he wants you to fucking feel ." " I know . " My voice lowered as I thought about how on the way back , he didn't even touch me . Something felt different . Ell and Zoey brought up some theories , but I barely heard them as my mind kept replaying the moment at my doorstep . There was a way he caught me , his hands sensually around my waist as his eyes dropped to my lips and then ... nothing .

As I still tried to figure out why , my phone buzzed with a text from Maddox . " Check your front door ." I was so curious that I wasted no time telling my girls . I'd call them later . I quickly hung up and hurried down the stairs , my heart racing as I took long strides in the living room . When I held onto the doorknob , I didn't know what to expect , so I held my breath , then swung the door open . 11:49 Sat , Sep 27 M