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

Before I could walk into the bedroom with Ami, Dad said softly, “Amidala, if it’s all right with you, I might have to steal Anakin for a little bit. I hope you don’t mind.”


Ami smiled at Dad and replied in her melodious voice. “Dad, you don’t have to ask.” She gazed at me and uttered, “I might hit the sack after I wash up, love.”


“Yeah, you should, baby. It’s been a long day,” I murmured as I pulled her into my arms for an embrace.


“I’ll be in the study, Anakin,” Dad said, and before he turned around, he looked at Ami and smiled, “Goodnight, my daughter.”


“Goodnight, Dad,” Ami replied, and after Dad walked towards his study, she gazed at me and said, “I am the luckiest girl in the world.”


As I gazed lovingly into her eyes, I murmured, “You do realise Mom and Dad are in love with you, right? Even Marvin, for that matter. So, we are the fortunate beings, Ami, to have you in our lives.”


Chapter 65