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

Fate. I so wish Kin and I would end up together, but there were still hurdles to leap. If Kin is still positive once the whole story is through, I will be the happiest woman alive.


“After the story went out, the whole company went chaotic. Mom told Dad about Rick’s betrayal a day after I shipped the envelope to you. If we hadn’t stopped him from attacking Rick, he might have killed him with his bare hands,” I smiled wanly.


“Your dad must be a big man,” Kin chuckled.


“Oh yes, he was. He’s probably as tall as you but twice the muscles,” I grinned.


“Wow, I would have loved to meet him,” Kin said quietly.


I gazed at Kin and said, “Mom and Dad were a congenial couple, and you would be their favourite instead of me if they had met you,” I said wistfully. Kin just smiled.


Chapter 45