Chapter 79. Burly Man

The lights suddenly came on. Sarah and Adrian were shocked, and they awkwardly let go of each other. Even though she was pretending, Adrian's warm embrace was enough to make her nervous.

"Sorry, sir," she said as she stood up and smoothed her slightly messy hair.

Adrian cleared his throat, scratching his head as he thought of the right words to break the awkwardness between them. "Where were we before the lights went out?" he asked, rising to his feet and walking to the window to open the curtains that Kate had closed tightly that afternoon before they made love.

"Um," Sarah squeezed her fingers, showing him her worried face.

"Ms. Riley? Do you need some water?"

Yes! Adrian ate the bait! Sarah shook her head, "No sir, thanks, I'm sorry, I just..." She made it seem as if her hands were shaking.

Adrian walked quickly to her and squeezed her hands tightly, "Hey, it's over; you have