Not so official date

Maricela

Now I'm sure Damien and I will get along just fine. We had a decent conversation on our way to the hotel.

" Damien right"

" yes miss"

I wasn't sure so I decided to ask " you look a bit Korean or Chinese....."

He laughed a bit and spoke " Korean miss. Half actually and half British"

" Cool, so how did you meet Lucas" if I wanted to know something about this man I better start from people around him.

" Well he sort of hired me for job once and since then ive been working for him." He replied still focused on his driving.

"For how long" I'm starting to appear more curious than I should be,but who cares.

" hmm I think 5 years"

" That's long enough to know someone. What's he like"

" well, he's not much of a talker if you've noticed..."

" I very much have"

" yeah, and he's very observant. For him I guess Family first. He's never really been active in any other areas of his life apart from work and family."

" oh Ohkay and .... What about the women he's dated or stuffs like that" I wanted to know that too.

He laughs and doesn't even try to hide it.

" I think you would have to ask him that yourself Miss. I don't really know about them."

" so you're saying they exist and that you just don't know about them. Is that it?"

" I'm saying whether they exist or not I have no idea" he turns a bit to look at me since I turned quiet for some minutes.

" Focus on driving" I kinda yell

He laughs again when he realizes I didn't want him to see me embarrassed.

" if it makes you better, you are the first woman he has ever treated this way"

I get excited at first but then I realized this guy just said he knew nothing about the women Lucas has been with

" How do you know that "

" You are the first woman I've been charged to protect, to get assigned to, that too on a business trip. I guess that should mean something."

"Maybe" I don't admit it, but inwardly I'm pleased to know all that.

The VVIP suite is booked in my name and so we have no problem checking in. Right after I'm settled I shower and change into my sweat pants. I want to text Lucas but I remember I didn't take his personal contact.

" I hope we meet soon" with that I fall asleep imagining lots of things....

It's morning and I'm so looking forward to today. After dressing up I call for Damien and he arrives much earlier than expected.

" how was your night Miss" he asks

" good. I'm super energized for today" I smile and grab my phone and bag off the table

" that's good to hear, where do you want to visit."

Where I want to go first? I had made a list of places I wanted to visit when I get here. I go through my phone to check the first 3.

" well since I'm starving let's go to Holybelly"

" After you" he does a little courtesy which gets me laughing all the way to the car.

Breakfast was pretty impressive.

French people and food.

After I cross if off my list we head over to the Notre Dame cathedral. I had heard lots about and so I decided to visit it this time since I couldn't the last two times I was here

We visit the louvre museum next and I have lots of fun. I take lots of pictures and upload them on my handles with impressive captions. Ofc Damien was my photographer.

It's a little after 3pm that I decide to rest a little since I get a bit bored. I want to do something else and the perfect idea comes to mind.

" Damien"

" Yes Miss"

" Cielo has a company here right"

" yes miss, that's where boss is having his meeting"

Good I can meet him there.

" Let's go there." I say and get ready to leave

" I'm not so sure about that"

" why not, he asked you to take me anywhere I wanted to go and I want to go there so let's move"

" alright , if anything happens I'm not to be blamed , that is something not related to your security"

" Whatever" I roll my eyes and we set off.

It takes us almost an hour to get there. I'm tired though but I figured I could do with a bit of adventure

" hi miss how can I help you" the receptionist asks with a smile. I must say the people here are quite friendly and good at their job.

" I'm here for a tour . I'm with Mr Cielo.

" I'm Afraid he's quite busy and so we would have to wait to confirm with him before we allow you in"

Of course what was I thinking. He wouldn't tell the whole world about me when we are yet to even know where we stand. I am about to leave when I remember his card.

" I don't how much of help this can be but..." I take out the card and hand it over to her.

" I'm sorry Miss, we'll attend to you quickly"

Ohhhkay this is better. I was given a secretary to show me around the place. With Damien trailing behind me we went through almost every corner of the building. It was really fascinating watching what he had done with this place since I learnt he opened this branch.

" This is the presidential suite and his office." The lady points to the floor way above us.

"He should be done with his meeting by now"

"In that case I guess we can end the tour here. You guys are doing a great job"

" thank you ma'am" I almost frown who's the ma'am over here.

Damien notices nd tries to contain his laughter. One glare from me is enough to set him straight.

Satisfied I turn to leave, our eyes that meet and for a second I don't know what to say.

" Miss Keegan"

" Mr Cielo" I nod at him and begin walking towards him. He stays still and I stop when there's a decent distance between us.

" I see you're having a good day" he speaks

" yes, I decided to tour this place a bit . And I'm impressed. You've developed this place so well".

" thank you" he says and now I'm left standing with nothing to say

" if you're not to tired I have a dinner reservation. If you would like to join"

"No"

" I mean I'm not tired" I smile to cover up my almost disaster

" alright let's go then".

.....

He pulls a seat for me and I'm impressed the second time.

Such a gentleman

" thank you" I say and take a seat. He nods and takes his seat.

" what would you like to eat" he asks and picks up the menu for me .

" I think a juice and salad will be fine. Ive had lots to eat today" I smile recalling all I did today. I don't remember the last time I've had a vacation.

" hm I can tell. With all the places you visited, it's quite obvious" a waiter attends to us and he gives him our order.

" Is Damien paid to report to you what I do also" I ask sounding a bit offended. I'm not.

"No, I asked him to. If you're here with me I want to know whether you have a good time."

I'm impressed again. This man exactly what to say to create a serene atmosphere.

I guess he sensed my being offended.

" I guess that is nice of you" I say to him

He nods again.

" You're not much of a talker are you?" I had to ask.

He smiles a bit and this time I notice it.

The waiter brings in our order, not giving him the chance to reply.

" I bet since you barely talk you adhere to table manners then. Especially the one that says no talking whiles eating" I laugh a bit to show that Im just joking, well not entirely.

" I don't mind yo talking. You can ask questions if you have any." He says and drinks from his glass.

" alright. It's nothing really, I just wanted to say thank for the other night. I remember everything that happened and me giving you consent... But you still left me untouched and so I'm grateful". Took me lots of courage to say this

He wipes his mouth and looks at me " I don't really know how much of important virginity is to you but I guess it does matters. The more reason why I didn't touch you."

He knows I'm a virgin!!!!!!. Just how much did I say while drunk!!!!!!!

" Did I say that to you also" I ask looking as mortified as I can be

" I thought you said you remembered everything" he says and continues his meal

" Apparently not" ohhhhh Godddd

" You are not judging me right, like based off of everything I said to you"

" no"

I get a bit relieved. I need him to think well of me.

" That's good then. It's very important that people who matter to you think the best of you" I say to make things a bit light than they actually are.

" I matter to you?"

" what no?"

" I don't?"

" no I didn't mean that" at this point I'm dead.

" It's fine I understand, you should relax" he says and laughs a bit.

" you know if someone had told me you would be this cunning I wouldn't believe" I say to him

" I wouldn't believe either"

"Hm" I smile and have a bit of my juice.

...

We spot Damien parked right outside the restaurant. I get in the car and Lucas asks Damien to take me back safe and sound.

" Have a goodnight Maricela".

" you too Lucas" he doesn't smile back but he looks at me quietly and intently, like telling me with his eyes that he will have a good night. We drive off...