Carla

Asher avoided conversation with me because he wanted to give the impression that he wasn't interested in me, but the truth was that he couldn't wait to rekindle our physical connection. It was clear from the way he looked at me that he was taken aback by what I had to offer.

I pretended not to notice him and went about my business as usual. I climbed onto the horse's back, and he extended a helping hand to me. Even though I didn't have much experience riding horses, I gave it my best shot anyway and tried to keep it under control.

Parallel to one another, we made our...