One Cold Moment

chapter 12

 
Yankee stood at his window a glass of wine in his hand, watching the perfect view of the winding passage away along the lawn outside. He stood shirtless, his ashes sweatpants hanging off his waist, his free hand tucked into his pocket. His mind was doing a series of flash back.

After Anthonio asked him when he was coming down for work, he still have him the same answer. He knew his boss was going to start calling him soon.

Yankee loved his job, there was something always thrilling about it. was it the freedom? or the fear before taking off a flight? The feeling of fear about what's infront of him, whether he would make it to his destination or not. That fear always kept him going.

Anthonio was right when he said Yankee didn't wanna leave Mexico because of marina. But again, his job meant everything to him.

Yankee shuts his eyes, picturing the images of the crashed plane his parents had died in. that day was a dark one for Yankee. and for Pedro too as he could still remember the news. His parents bodies were barely recognized. Yankee drives his hand through his hair as the images and memories stung him like a needle pearching his every being.

He had cried alot that day and the many months that followed. His fingers rumble to grab his phone with a swipe of his thumb across. The first person on his call log was marina. He stared at his phone and finally decided to give her a call.

"Hey Marina" he greets.

"Hey Yankee. how are you?"

"I'm fine. You?"

"Am good.” so.........??? you busy?"

"Umm....Nah. why?"

"I'll meet you at the plantation."

"Alright."

He quickly throw some clothes on and head out to the plantation.
Walking behind trees where the sea was heard hitting ashore. She was clad in a Peach chanel top and dark jeans, her hair a ponytail. He walks slowly behind her as she continues to go through her phone absentmindedly.

"Hey there"he says.

"Hi Yankee." with a smile plastered on her face.

"You look Ravishing in that dress." He comment.

"Umm...thanks.” she replied still smiling.

"So you need anything like coffee or something? the cold is pretty intense."

"Actually. am....he cuts her off. I'm not taking no for an answer."

"Ok then.” she chuckled sweetly.

"Let's take a few strides to the coffee chop."

"So.......? Marina broke the silence.

"what about your parents I've never seen any visiting or something."

His smile vanished immediately and he was completely flustered and upset. Yankee shuts his eyes, picturing the images again. He finally spoke.

"They died in a plane crash. He drives his hand through his hair as the images and memories stung him."

"I'm so sorry about your loss."

"It okay Marina. I mean it's all in the past now."

She quickly pulls him in, wrapping her arm around him as he takes deep breaths.” she spoke softly you know my dad left us when I was little and I lost mum."

She sobs softly so I don't know how it feels to have a dad, my mum have always had my back few years ago some bad guys took her. She inhale his scent, nuzzling in his warmth.

He pulls back slowly looking straight into her eyes. I’m sorry Marina you don't deserve that horrible experience.

She sighs, it’s so obvious she looks completely upset. She place her head on his chest, his intoxicating scent filling the contained space around them. And for the first time she told someone about her life and actually feel relaxed it was like she lifted off her burden.

In few minutes time they were in a coffee shop. They got the coffee and heard back to the plantation.

"Uhm.....can we rest for a while he says pointing at the two  chairs under a mango tree."

"Sure."she replied.

"Can I ask you a question Marina?"

"Yeah. What's it?” she asks with a worried face.

"Have you been in a relationship before?"

"Jeez...I didn't see that coming actually no."

"Huh?" Yankee's eyes widened.” so you've never been inlove before?"

"Well......I did have crushes in high school and college but never lasted though."

"Wow that's amazing!"

"Huh? Why will you say that? and how is me not being in a relationship amazing?" she asks rolling her eyes.

"Hey don't get any ideas okay we are just friends."she says.

"Really? What if I do something silly like right now."

"What do you wanna do? Hope am safe?

"Sure Marina you're in good hands. He winks.

In a matter of seconds, he picked her face up and crashes his lips on hers. she was shocked at first and didn't react till she felt him tightened his grip on her sides.

Her subconscious was saying what the hell is wrong with you Marina he's a stranger for God sake. she quickly pull out from his grip.

"I'm so sorry Marina didn't mean to do that I just can't.......he couldn't finish his sentence. Her mouth pressing in a straight line and start kissing him butterflies erupted in her stomach, it felt so right, so perfect, like it's meant to happen. he pulls at her waist and she leaned into him, allowing him explore the depths of her mouth. Like nothing else mattered. In the heat of the head- spinning make out, Marina opens her eyes and stared at the man infront of her. She had never felt this way about anyone. Even staring at him, how his eye lashes shadowed his cheeks felt so right. That small smile sweep made her heat skip a beat. What was he doing to her?

he pulled even closer by her waist and begged for entrance again soon enough there tongues were fighting for dominance. as she continue to stair at his eyes. his lips corners into a smile and he leans to kiss her lips, she felt her heart thud against her ribcage. she tries opening her mouth but couldn't. she just stair at him, her breath picking up pace.

she firmly plants her palms on his strong biceps and tried pushing him back, she needed to breath. He opens his skin tearing eyes and watched hers. He breaks the kiss and continued to watch her pleased. a Small smile played at his lips, causing Marina to cower her face and watch his chest instead. She feels his arms circle her neck hugging her into his chest. His scent stung her nostrils immediately.