UnBlock My Heart

Chapter 1

Athena Winslow has been a suspense writer for 15yrs, trying to break into the romance category agaisnt her better judgement but her literacy agent seems to think its for the best, atlest thats the case Ian is currently trying to make over the phone.

Rolling her eyes, Athena blew out a frustrated sigh. "You're forcing me to do something that just doesnt come naturally to me. I do thriller suspense not sex. I wont do it. Ian"

" Ive got a eight-figure contract and a film on the line that says otherwise. Sex is part of the deal Athena." Ian gruffy voice hoarse from years of cigareets abuse took on a hard edge.
"
Screw the contract." Athena gripped the phone tighter and ranked her fingers threw her curly shoulder-lengthened red hair.

The silence on the the line was deafening and Athena suddenly, mildly felt guilty.

Ian Blaine was one of the best literacy agents in the business and Athena lucked out with landing him after years of having her work not measure up to the pay she previously received. She was know making more money writing that she had only dreamed of making since signing with Ian 8 years ago. "Look, Im sorry. This is so frustrating. I just cant understand why my book needs sex scenes, not every one need sex in their life," Athena replied dryly.

Athena, everyone needs sex in their life darling, just because you are currently on a celibacy trip doesnt mean your readers are. Your fans will be outraged if you dont -"

"Add in sex scenes" Athena began to pace her office in her home liked a caged animal. Athena paused her pacing and rolled her golden brown eyes to the ceiling.

" Its a murder mystery, not a romance novel. Give me a break."
" Ive given you a fat contract and I'll remind you that you signed it!' You have a deadline coming up and is not nearly finish with the book as you are suppose to be..." He snappped his fingers. " Hey wait a minute . Ive gotten an idea."

" What?" Athena had a sinking feeling she wasnt going to like this idea- she rarely ever does.

" Have you heard of Haven Linken?'

Athena swallowed a groan, she was right, she didnt like where this idea was leading . " Yeah shes a popular exoctic writer. I met her at a writers' conference two years ago at St. Thomas " It she been noted that Haven sat at her table. All smiles and was a chatty cathy all night. She was also freaking gorgoeous and Athena didnt need her to be distracting her now or then,

" Well, she writing a romantic suspense erotica and is in need of some help with the details."

" No way !" Athena shook her head, but she could tell Ian was n longer listening. He was on a roll and ther was absoultely no stopping him. This was how she got ropped into adding sex to a novel that in her opionion didnt need sex. Damn, this man could sell people in hell lice water, knowing it wont do them any good. " Ian, I dont want to hook up with Haven Linken."

"Shes fun. You'll love her'

Athena groan. " Im not fun, She'll hate you for this.'

"actually it was her idea, Ian said casually, " she requested you to help her out of the list of people i gave her"

" I find that hard to believe" Athena replied with a roll of her eyes.

" If i have to collab with her we can do it via email, she sighed,

" No Haven is already at my cabin in Anderson, thats 2hr 29min away from Atlanta , so you cna drive there with no problem. Its a great place to write, Athena. Quiet and peaceful, with no distractions . Haven goes there four times a year.

" I really dont want to interruptvacation are you sure this isnt somthing we could do via email, Athena was desperatly trying not to go see Haven by any means, especially since she wasnt to nice to her when they last say each other in St.
Thomas. She didnt want to drive the way to South Carolina to have the door slammed in her face.

" its a very big log cabin, Athena. You and Haven shouldnt have any problems getting into each other private space. Pack your warm clothes the winter can be pretty narly as you head into the mountains.

Athena tuned Ian out and started thinking of all the things that could possible go wrong for a black woman driving up the mountains in Souht Carolina.

Less than five minutes of their one-sided conversation, Athena's fax machine hummed and spit out the directions to McGriffin Lodge. She glanced at her computer and realize it was going on one o'clock. Athena was definetly not an night owl even though Ian was, partially to do with his insomina. Athena stared at her screen were she was trying to make since of her sex scene that just wasnt happening, you would think being a woman she would know how to write these things. She knew her problem was that she forgot what good sex felt like, her vow of celibacy was due to her ex constantly cheating and Athena ending up with trich, something she was so embarrass about.

If she could just remember what good sex felt like she could avoid meeting Haven again. Ah, Haven the thought of her brought back the memories of her. Athena remembered a riot of aubourn curls, cleavage spilling out everywhere and a pouty mouth made for kissing. Ugh she was driving her craxy and they werent even in the same room.. yet.

Athena pushed back from her desk and headed into her bedroom to start packing. Opening her winter closets she looked at all the coats and cute winter outfits and starting throwing them in her travel case along with sensible underwear. Athena started to mental prepare herself for the long drive to Mc Griffin Lodge in Anderson South Carolina, who knows this might be the book that seals her film deal.

Haven squealed with excitment into the phone, as she jumped up and down in the kitchen, where moments ago she was trying to cook herself some chicken alfredo from scratch. IT wasnt going so well. " So Athena Winslow is actually coming here to work with me, thats awesome ?"

" Dont get to excited," Ian warned. She can be a real pain in the ass. She isnt exactly-- uh, social and girl power friendly"

" i know i met her at St Thomas Writers Convention two years ago. She's one of the those strong, female lead types, that come off as bitchy but all about their business. Very domintatrix i love writing about those types. I know her type, I'll be fine." She wrinkled her face as she stirred he burnt, still hard noodles .

" Haven, Athena is a real woman, not a character in one of eroticas, she will not hesitate to snap you like a twig.There is nothing remotley romantic about Athena Winslow, terrifying yes, romantic, absolutely not"

Haven smile a little " You know her that well?"

" Ive been her agent for 8years, and she took a vow of celibacy after a bad relationship, and as far as I know she hasnt been serious about anyone since."

" Maybe she just havent met the right person to get serious about again," Haven said hopefully, while racking her ruined dinner in the garbage.

" Now wait a minute, im not sending Athena to you for a pet project you two are to help each other with the book and nothing more. Keep this strictly professional Ian warned

" Haven giggled " I will try my best to control my hormones and get my done sir," She tried to do a salute but realize Ian couldnt see her anyway.

" Well what time should i expect her," Haven asked

"knowing Athena shell be there in time for breakfast. Ian replied

" Great that give me time to look my best."

" Just remember to get my book done " Ian replied.

" Haven giggled and replied," Will do boss."

After finishing up her called with Ian, Haven decided to order take out while she ready herself for meeting Athena for the second time. She picked out a cute outfit to be seen in, hopeful that Athena will appreciate the extra mile she was willing to take on her apperances.