I abandoned my car and crossed the road in a jiff. I hurriedly stepped into the cinema, worried that I might miss her. She could be in any of the rooms watching a movie, and if she were, I would have to wait for two hours for her to come out of there. My eyes skimmed the whole floor and finally rested on her back. She was facing the board, nibbling on her index finger, pondering whether she should or shouldn’t watch a movie. Which movie? I couldn’t care less. As long as I get to talk to her and get to know her, it’ll be enough for me.

“Should I or shouldn’t I?” she mused.

“Whatever it is, I think you should,” I answered from right behind her. Then she slowly turned around to face me.

Her long and wavy brunette locks swayed as she pivoted. For that moment, my breath caught in my throat as my blue eyes locked with her hazel ones; sparks erupted in me.

“You think I should?” she asked, looking straight into my eyes.

“Wholeheartedly,” I replied softly.

“Which would you prefer?” she continued.

“Whichever your heart desires,” I bantered, eyes glinting.

“Hmm… Have you watched The Martian before?” she spoke again in her husky tone.

“Nope,” I smirked.

“Do you want a gist of it? I won’t tell if you hate spoilers,” she smiled.

For a moment, I was rooted to the spot by her carefree and beguiling smile. Man, I am hooked. Totally and unconditionally hooked.


My Curvy Italian Queen

“If I do accept your offer, you have to follow my rules, Kin,” Ami said with a sly smile.


“Uh-oh… I don’t know where this is going to lead to, but this is not gonna be pleasant, right?” I smirked.


“It’s easy. If you agree to abide by the rules, I’ll reward you, and if you don’t, I’ll punish you,” she uttered, then laughed inwardly at my reaction.


“Now I’m in suspense of what you meant, baby. I’m anxious just wondering about it,” I groaned.


She giggled softly and said, “It won’t be difficult to follow. I will be the editor in your office, provided that’s all I will be and nothing else.”


“What are you saying?” I stared at Ami, her intentions questionable.


“I mean, I accept your offer to be your personal editor but strictly that and nothing more. I want to keep our work ethics intact, no hanky panky while working,” she said with a straight face.


Chapter 38