Cailean reflects on the recent developments in he and Aislynâs relationship while also deliberating over a big decision in his career. Meanwhile, Aislyn mends bridges with Axel.
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âI wish I hadnât had anything to drink, I couldâve driven you back. Itâs not like I have anything to do today anyway.â Cailean holds Aislynâs jacket out, and she slides her arms into it. âI appreciate the offer.â She says as they begin making their way downstairs. âAnd, Iâm sorry.â Cailean looks at her questioningly.
âIâve never seen you drunk before. Iâm guessing that was my doingâŚâ She adds quietly. âIt was Kimâs doing actually.â Cailean says matter-of-factly. Aislyn raises a brow. âI donât believe you, but thanks for saying that anyway.â
She slips her hand into Caileanâs as they reach the bottom of the steps and the naturalness of the gesture surprises him. He leans down and presses his lips to hers. âIâm regretting actually agreeing to let you go.â A blush spreads over Aislynâs cheeks at his words. âNow that youâve mentioned it, I donât think Iâve ever seen you drunk either.â He says as his eyes drift along the color forming on her face. âI act moreâŚâ Aislyn stops herself. âMore?â Cailean echoes to get her to continue. ââŚmore like how I used to be.â She says with distaste.
âAnd that is?â
âMore giggly, and emotional, and I hate it.â Aislyn says, her face reddening further.
âEverything youâre saying is only piquing my curiosity. Maybe our next date should be at a winery.â
âSorry to dash your expectations, but Iâve sworn off of drinking for good. It would take something extraordinary to see me go for any kind of alcohol willingly.â
Despite the lighthearted nature of their conversation, there was a weight to Aislynâs words, one Cailean wanted to carefully pick apart, but would have to wait until another time...











