The flirting

Tess felt a spark of determination ignite within her as she watched Decker walk away down the hall. She couldn't help but feel a thrill of excitement at the prospect of getting to know this enigmatic stranger, despite his sudden retreat. With a newfound sense of flirtatious abandon, Tess sauntered out onto the sidewalk, her heels clicking out a sultry rhythm on the tile floor. She lifted her face to the sky, letting the sunlight dance across her skin as she called out to Decker's retreating back. " Hey!" she said, her voice husky and confident. "I think you owe me an explanation." Tess took off after him, her long strides eating up the distance between them. She was determined to get that explanation, no matter what it might take.

Tess baits the hook

Tess plays too hard to get