Damien's POV ♣️.
" Amongst the many prototypes we have presented, two stand out in particular. The first being the Adrenal Band." I said.
" For as many that do not remember what that is, I will gladly remind you. The Adrenal Band is a simple gold band with metal clasps similar to that on an handcuff. It not only acts as a tracking device, but it also controls the amount of adrenaline one feels." Kimia stated.
" Once the body exceeds the specific range, the band shoots volts of electricity to the brain via the blood stream and thus forcing a calm effect." I continued.
" With this device, it becomes impossible for targets to run far as they will be forced to stop by the volts of electricity once they exceed the stated adrenaline level. And even if they manage to maintain the adrenaline level, the band is a state of the art tracking device."
" Of course, knowing criminals, they are bound to find a way to destroy the band. That's why we added another feature, Kimia?"
" Once the sensors on the band are being tampered with, the band will automatically inject the wearer with liquefied tryptophan causing the wearer to fall into a deep slumber."
" The truth spray is the second prototype. The truth spray was designed by the CIA's lead scientist, Agent Clyde Romanov. It impacts the GABA receptors in the brain and the central nervous system, most noticeably affecting motor controls, inhibition and the risk/reward system. The result is that people will talk about anything and everything, respond quickly and without thought and otherwise immediately say whatever's on their minds."
" Just like alcohol, it causes you to say what's on your mind but the truth spray has been tweaked so the person affected only speaks the truth and will answer any question asked."
I smirked at Kimia as a thunderous applause sounded in the room.
" Well ladies and gentlemen, I think we can all agree that our agents have done a wonderful job." Henry said and everyone in the conference room nodded.
" Well done Kimia, Agent Myers and Agent Romanov."
" Thank you sir."
" So I believe we can start producing the prototypes right?"
" Absolutely sir." Clyde replied smiling.
" Very well then, I think we can adjourn this meeting."
***
Small arms wrapped around me from behind and I smiled.
I've missed this.
I turned and saw Kimia smiling up at me, wearing my shirt. I leaned down and captured her lips in a slow, deep and passionate kiss.
" Someone's in a good mood." She mumbled against my skin as she bit my earlobe. I chuckled and kissed her again.
" I'm happy."
" Why?"
" Because you're here." I replied and she smiled.
" I'm here. I'm home." She replied snuggling into me.
" You don't know how much I missed this." I whispered as I stroked her hair.
" How much I've missed waking up and seeing you next to me. How much I've missed seeing you in my shirt and nothing else." She smacked my chest and I chuckled.
" Being able to hold you like this" I hugged her tighter.
" And kiss you like this." I kissed her again till our lips were swollen.
" Please don't leave me Mia, I don't think I can survive without you."
" I'm not going anywhere Dam, you're stuck with me."
She peered at me through her lashes and my heart clenched. Her hair was wild and untamed, it was a mess. Her lips were still swollen from my kisses and she had dried drool stuck to her cheeks.
" You're beautiful." I whispered stroking her face.
" And you are biased." She retorted and I chuckled.
" I tell it as I see it."
" I'm in love with you Kimia Aubrey Reynolds."
" And I'm in love with you Damien Adrien Myers."
***
Kimia's POV 🖤.
I stared at my reflection in the mirror and smiled. I looked happy. My eyes were bright, my cheeks were flushed and my lips were constantly smiling.
I smelt him before I saw him. That rich masculine scent mixed with the strong smell of coffee beans could only come from one person, Damien.
" You look breathtaking."
" I know."
" Modest much?" He teased.
" I finally agreed with you and that is what I get as a response?!"
" I'm just teasing you babe, relax." He said pulling me close so he could kiss my forehead.
" Babe could you help me with this?" I asked fiddling with the clasp of my necklace.
" Of course." His hands touched my collarbone and I shivered. He smirked. He moved his lips closer to my ear and said,
" If we start now, we're gonna miss dinner."
I pouted and he smiled.
" Cute."
I smiled impishly.
" Trust me when I say, cute is just my cover."
I sauntered out of the room with a chuckling Damien in tow.
I saw him playing with something in his pocket out of the corner of my eye and stopped.
" What's in there?"
" It-"
I dipped my hand into his pocket and brought it out before he could stop me.
It was a ring.
But not just any ring, it was my ring. The promise ring he had given me in Havana.
" Damien." I breathed out.
" I was going to sell it and get you another one. But I- I don't know. I mean I do know but…" He started rambling then paused
" Jesus!, What am I saying?!" He exclaimed running his hand through his hair and I giggled.
" Kimia, I couldn't throw it away. But I know it will probably bring back painful memories. I'll buy you a new one that's if you still want…us, if you still want to marry me. You still want to marry me, right?"
I smiled.
" Fuck! Mia say something!, I'm dying here!"
I laughed at his expression.
" I don't want another ring. I want this one. Sure it brings back painful memories, but it also brings back happy memories. That's what love does right?, It's brings pain and happiness. And yes, I still want to marry you."
" You do know by saying yes you're agreeing to accept me, all of me. Including my coffee loving and choclate milk stealing part, right?"
" Now that you mention it, I don't think I can live with-"
He groaned and I let out a small laugh.
" Yes, I know."
He kissed me and pulled back grinning. His lips had part of my (no doubt now smudged) red lipstick on them. He slid the ring down my finger and kissed me again.
" I can't wait for you to be Mrs Damien Myers." He mumbled against my lips.
" I can't wait either."
" I love you Mia."
" I love you too Dam."
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The End.
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