Clarissa

I turned to face him, a smile on my face though it was sardonic "Thanks, Rodriguez. You're too kind."

Rodriguez stepped closer to me, his eyes locked on my eyelids.

"I'm not being kind, I'm being honest. You're one of the most beautiful women I've ever met. And not just beautiful, but sexy and charming too."

I felt a surge of discomfort at Rodriguez's words. I didn't know how to respond, and I felt like he was making me uncomfortable on purpose.

I was twisted and it was as if I could decipher danger in his voice.

"Thanks, Rodriguez," I said again, trying to brush off the compliment. "But...