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

“Ready for what?” Doug asked dumbfoundedly.


I realised the way Kin’s mind worked the same as mine. He knew I needed to find out what Loretta and Sam were saying in those videos and who could do it better than him and Miguel.


“Just watch and listen, Doug. Then you’ll understand,” I said.


The first video showed the date from two years ago, a day after Richard Kane’s betrayal was stripped to the world. Both Loretta and Sam were in a restaurant discussing intently, and I could see Loretta looked grim and upset. Then I heard Kin’s voice as his eyes were focussed on the reel while Miguel scribbled on the piece of paper.


(“The story got published yesterday,” Loretta said.


“Yeah, I know. It was all over the papers and news,” Sam said.


“I hope he’s coping well. He was never good at controlling his emotions,” Loretta retaliated.


“Want me to check on him, see if he’s okay?” Sam added.


Chapter 80