~~The past always seems to find a way to be part of your present~~
3rd Person POV
He twisted and turned as the images flashed in his mind. His temple and clothes where drenched in sweat. He was having that nightmare. He could see her, vividly, as though she were actually right next to him. Her captivating smile never once left her face and just like that, she slowly faded away.
He yelled out to her in hopes of changing a destiny he so wished he could alter. Tears tumbled down his cheeks uncontrollably as he begged her to stay but like always she never stayed. What made him even more confused and what made everything a hundred times more perplexing was the fact that her smile never once left her face as if, somehow, giving some sort of omen that maybe she didn't want to stay. As if he were coming up from an ocean, his eyes shot open as he gasped for air.
He always had the same dream every night with the same outcome- she always left and didn't bother looking back.
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Xander's POV
To say the very least, I was pissed. How could a woman, that I barely knew, cause me to have an outburst of emotions? How was she able to make me want her without her even having to bat her eye lashes? The moment our lips had touched, I knew there and then that I was definitely under her spell. Everything about her was attractive yet so toxic. I've never felt so helpless and weak before but when she moaned ever so softly, I knew I needed her.
After she had told me to forget about the kiss, I was quite taken aback. In fact, I was furious. I just couldn't understand her and I think that's what made me the most frustrated. There's no way of knowing what really goes on in her head and she doesn't ever try to be the slightest bit expressive. Watching her pretend like nothing happened when we had returned back into the club made me feel like I had lost a fight. She seemed to be all good while I couldn't stop the images from replaying in my head. When she finally left, all I could think about was how our next training session was going to go.
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Angelina's POV
(Next day…..)
"Beep, beep"
I groaned in despair as my six o'clock alarm ringtone buzzed through my room. Unconsciously, I threw my pillow towards my alarm clock knocking it off my table and finally getting the silence that I desired.
After about five minutes, I reluctantly got up and attempted to sit but then I was knocked back down by a sudden unrelenting throb in my head. I guess these were the cons of drinking alcohol. Eventually, after about a further fifteen minutes, I was able to successfully get out of bed and prepare myself for my training session with Xander.
Just the mere mentioning or thought of him made my heart skip a beat. Somehow, my fingers automatically began trailing my lips as I reminisced last night's kiss. I guess the reason I was still not over the kiss was because it was actually my first deliberate kiss. I had been kissed before by some guy but the atmosphere was completely different. My first kiss was actually not by choice but I guess that would be a story for another day.
I quickly got ready and took a painkiller before leaving the house. To say the very least, I was extremely nervous. I had butterflies in my stomach and I just couldn't understand why I was feeling this way because of a silly kiss. Countless times I pondered whether to call in sick or come up with some sort of excuse just so I wouldn't have to face him. After about five minutes of self psychological therapy, I decided to woman up and do exactly what I told both of us to do- pretend like nothing ever happened. I figured since he already forgot about the kiss, I might as well act like we didn't even see each other yesterday.
~~(at the gym)~~
Upon arrival, I quickly got changed into my usual sports bra and shorts. Xander hadn't yet arrived and I was beyond relieved. I began my stretches immediately and for the shortest time, I had forgot about Xander. That was all before I smelt his intoxicating cologne. I turned around and yelped in surprise when I saw the close proximity between us. This caused me to fall flat on my bottom.
"Woah, are you ok?" he asked as he offered me his hand.
I took his hand and dusted myself before saying, "Xander!!" I yelled. "Who stands that close to anyone without saying a word?" I questioned.
This man had the audacity to look at me dead in the eye and laugh. Was he out of his mind?
"I don't recall saying anything that was humorous sir," I replied while crossing my arms. It's moments like these that I realise how sassy I can be.
Suddenly, he moved dangerously close to me and whispered into my ear, "You might want to stop crossing your arms like that especially if you're wearing a bra that barely holds anything intact."
I stood- frozen and embarrassed. I immediately moved away from him and tried to cover up my chest. "You're such a pervert Xander!" I stated. "Why were you even looking at them?" I asked.
He then moved extremely close to me again and in his deep husky voice, he whispered, "I know we promised to forget what happened last night, but for some odd reason my mind has just been filled with you and quite frankly I can't forget the kiss," he bluntly he stated.
I was speechless. Everything he had just said made me want to jump on him and just kiss him. I was ready to risk it all in that moment. Just as I was about to make my confession a voice boomed through the whole room, "Ma'am wake up. We're here." And just as I opened my eyes, realisation dawned to me and I was beyond disgusted and embarrassed in myself. I quickly paid the taxi driver while apologising for delaying him. Thankfully, he was really kind and let it go without demanding an extra charge. I slapped myself on the cheek feeling guilty for having had such a perverted dream about Xander.
There in front of me stood the gym that now looked more and more like a lions den each step I took closer to its entrance. How was I going to survive todays session?
Just as I was about to enter the elevator, an extremely sinister voice spoke, "We meet again, Princess." My heart dropped when I recognised whose voice it was.
Chris.