Kimia's POV 🖤
It's been a week since we arrived in Havana and Damien and I have been playing the role of a happy couple. We were currently at the gym where Nina introduced us to her friends.
Damien left to work out on his own while I was stuck with the ladies. And I was not loving it.
Put me in a ring and I'll fight.
Put me in front of a crowd and I'll wow them.
Put me behind a computer and I'll work wonders.
But put me in a yoga class, I'll crash and burn.
Yoga's just not my thing. Sure I can do a little stretches but,
I am not!,
I repeat,
I am not! a rubber band.
" You okay there Amelia?" Rhia one of Nina's friends asked.
" Yeah I'm okay." I replied panting.
" I swear you guys are better than this than I am." I said and they laughed.
" Well, we've had years of practice." Marcella, one of Nina's friends said patting my back.
We talked for a while about random things then the conversation steered towards Damien and I.
" He's such a romantic man." Olie gushed and I faked a blush.
" And handsome too." Faye chipped in and we laughed.
As if on cue Damien came to the punching bag directly in front of the studio we were in. The walls were see through glass so we had a perfect view of him as he worked out.
His muscles flexed with every movement he made.
It was really distracting.
It was really really hot.
" Look at those muscles!" Faye mumbled.
" Faye!" Olie exclaimed.
" What?!, Since when was it a crime to admire a piece of art?!"
As if noticing our gazes, he turned towards us and smiled, winking when he caught my eye. He picked up his water bottle taking a swing, his Adam's apple bobbing with every gulp.
Why ovaries?!, Why must you fail me?!
He motioned for me to come over but I stood still.
" What are you waiting for?, Go!" Nina said pushing me forward.
" Hey handsome." I said winking at him. He raised an eyebrow but he went with it anyway.
" Uhm, hey."
" So you single?" I asked batting my lashes.
" I'm off the market."
" Really?, Who's the lucky girl?"
" I don't think you'll know her."
" Well tell me about her, she seems interesting."
" Trust me, she's something else." He said pulling me closer to him.
" So what's she like?" I asked moving towards him. He hooked an arm around my waist and gazed down at me.
" Well, she's really amazing but she can be a smartass sometimes."
" Really?" I asked narrowing my eyes and he ' hmmed' in response.
" She's smart and funny and she's passionate about what she loves." He said resting his forehead against mine.
" And don't get me started on that beautiful body of hers."
" What about it?"
" It drives me fucking crazy!, And her lips, God! They're heaven. They make me lose control of myself. But you know what I like the most about her?"
" What?" I asked staring into his grey eyes.
" Her eyes. I know she hates them but, I think they make her special, different from other people. I love the fact that I can know how she's feeling just by looking into eyes." He said and I brought his lips down on mine savouring the feel of his lips on mine.
We finally pulled away to catch our breaths and he rested his forehead against mine.
" I have to go, the Minister wants an update on the mission."
" Go."
" What about the ladies?, I can't let you handle them all alone."
" Relax Dam, I'll be fine. I got this!" I said and he grinned.
We walked hand in hand to the studio where the ladies were laughing about something Faye had said.
" Ladies." Damien greeted with a panty- dropping smile.
" I'm sorry to interrupt your session, I just came to say goodbye."
" Why?, What happened?!"
" Well, I got a call from an employee, they need me to go over some documents."
" Oh, so what are you still doing here go!" Olie exclaimed and Damien chuckled.
" Well I came to say goodbye to you."
" Aww, that's so sweet of you." Rhia gushed and Damien smiled.
" Thanks, well take care of my girl for me."
" You have our word." Marcella said grinning.
" Bye!" He greeted before giving me a chaste kiss on my lips, then he walked out of the studio.
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Damien's POV ♣️
After the video conference with the Minister, my best friend Jason video called and we got talking.
" So how's work?".
" Ugh!, hectic as usual." He replied loosening his tie a little.
" Well what do you expect?, You're a one of the best attorneys in the country."
" Curse my amazing skills!" He exclaimed and I rolled my eyes.
" But those ' skills' are also what make women tolerate your ugly face."
" Who you calling ugly old man?"
" I'm only a year older."
" But you're still older. And you're clearly blind if you think I'm ugly.
Jason was anything but ugly but I'll never admit it to him. He stood at 6'1 with dark skin, dark hair, light brown eyes and a million dollar smile.
" Whatever makes you sleep at night."
" I'll have you know that I can get plenty of women if I want to, I just choose not too."
" Whatever you say. So any luck with the case I told you to check out?"
" Not yet. I'm certain that there's something but I just haven't found it."
" Okay, uhm..so what about the other one?"
" Your partner's case?"
" Yeah."
" I'm sorry man but that case is solid. They have so much evidence against her. Are you sure this girl's innocent?, I mean every single piece of evidence points to her as the culprit."
" She is!, I know she is." I replied pacing round the room a little. I got a text from Kimia saying she and Nina were almost home and I sighed then finally sat at the edge of the bed.
" I trust your decision Damien, if you think she's innocent then she's got to be innocent. I'll keep looking."
" Thank you."
I heard the sound of footsteps and they were getting closer so I motioned for Jason to keep quiet.
The door opened and Mia poked her head in and I sighed in relief
" Am I interrupting something?" She asked walking into the room quietly.
" No!, Not at all. Uh, you're home early."
" Yeah, it was faster than I expected. So Nina wants to know if you prefer burgers over burritos for lunch?"
" Yeah, I do."
" Great, I'll let her know right now." She replied. But as she was about to walk off I pulled her back and pulled her head down to meet my lips. We pulled apart when Jason akwardly cleared his throat.
Shit!, I forgot that we were still video calling!
" Uh, Mia meet Jason, my best friend. He's the attorney looking into the cases. Jason meet Kimia, my uh, partner.
" Nice to meet you." Jason greeted smiling politely.
" Likewise." Mia replied a little out of breath.
" And thank you for helping Rosa and I. I really appreciate it." She said softly.
" It's no problem at all." Jason replied with a small smile on his face.
" I should go help Nina. It was nice meeting you Jason."
" Okay, but don't you wanna shower first?"
" I'll take one downstairs." She replied walking out of the room.
" Okay!, What are you doing?!"
" What?!"
" With Kimia!, It's against the rules and you know it. You can't string her along like that. What happens when the mission is over?, Or if you're not able to get her out?!"
" I don't know!"
" Damien, you'll get in a lot of trouble if you continue with whatever is going on between both of you. Is she really worth it?" He asked and I sighed.
" I gotta go, bye." He said and before disconnecting. I shut down the laptop before closing it and sighed again.
I knew he was right.
But I didn't want to admit.
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Kamusta!
This isn't my best chapter but bear with me.
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