Mija Priestess

Part 6

"Hey Soph, where have you been? I have been trying to get hold of you for the last 2 hours." That broad Australian accent was instantly recognisable as Rhea.

"Hey. Really sorry but I have been sleeping. Damian thought I needed it so demanded I get a nap and drop him a text when I wake up."

"Wait? Did you just say that you were sleeping? Do you mean sleeping as in actually snoring and dreaming sleeping? Because you don't do that." She paused for a second and before I had a chance to answer she continued. "Hold on, why are you messaging Damian when you wake up? What's going on?"

I giggled a little feeling almost like a schoolgirl. "Nothing is going on Rhea. Obviously you know all about me making an ass of myself in the gym and basically he walked me back to my room and stayed in the room while I showered, just in case I fainted again. We had a chat and I told him a few things about Dylan, then he told me to get some sleep and left. I need to text him to let him know I am awake and he has said he will take me for dinner and then we can discuss his gear for Saturday. Before you say anything it is completely platonic and yes I slept enough to dream. First time in a long time."

"Wow, now that is a lot to take in. I asked him to just keep an eye on you not babysit you. How do you feel about opening up too him? I wasn't expecting that, I thought that you were just having coffee. Just don't fall for it when he calls you Chica, ok? I can't have one bestie breaking the other one anymore than she already is."

"Chica? He has been calling me Mija. Does that mean that he doesn't like me then? He did say that he was looking after me so that you didn't kill him with your thighs. He just wants to make sure I don't make myself too ill to make his gear, there really is nothing in it."

"Woah, I have never heard him call anyone bar one person Mija before and that was years ago. Just be careful with your heart, I love Damian but I know how much he likes women and how charismatic he can be. Your heart still needs time. Just promise me you will be careful and won't allow him to mess with you?"

"I promise. Now I need to go and get ready as I actually feel quite hungry and could murder a steak. Plus I have had 2 hours sleep when I should have been working and want to make sure I don't fall too far behind. See you Friday." And with that we said our goodbyes and ended our conversation.

I took a breath, calmed and composed myself before I messaged Damian; Hey, sorry I was so long but just woke up. Still fancy grabbing a bite? X

I sat on the edge of my bed half expecting no reply, what I hadn't expected was him to reply as quickly as he did. Glad to hear you slept Mija. I'll knock for you in half hour, let me grab a shower as just finished a workout. Steak sound good? Xx

Perfect. See you in 30. Xxx

I had half an hour to get myself ready and make myself look good without looking as though I was trying too hard. After all it was just a dream, he hadn't actually kissed me or made a move. This was just 2 colleagues going for steak. I decided on some tight black skinny jeans that hugged all of my curves and some black Mary Janes with white arrows on (after all he is known as the Archer of infamy and would hopefully feel touched I had paid that much attention to detail). I then finished it off with a plain black Bardot top and leather jacket so as not to appear as though I was trying to impress him.

I curled my hair as it was already slightly curled from being allowed to dry naturally and then did a simple smoky eye and red lip. Once ready I still had a few minutes before Damian was going to be knocking for me so I sat in the armchairs by the window and tried not to get too worked up.

Just as I was sat daydreaming, I heard a deep muttering at my door but I couldn't make out what they were saying. Then came the knock. I answered the door and there was Damian stood in black jeans, black shoes, white shirt with the sleeves rolled up and black vest button up over the top. I felt myself swallow hard as I looked at him.

He looked me up and down before talking. "Wow, te ves muy sexy Mija." I didn't know Spanish so I just looked at him and smiled waiting for a translation. "Sorry, you look good Mija."

I felt my cheeks flush slightly. "Thanks, you look pretty good yourself. Didn't know you could scrub up that well. Shall we go?" Damian smiled and offered me his arm like a gent, I bent down to pick up my design folder.

"What's that Mija?"

"Just the designs, I thought to save some time I could show you them over dinner." I suddenly felt nervous as though I had done something wrong. Damian took my folder off of me and placed it back by the door. I looked at him as though I was in trouble.

"Let's go and enjoy dinner and we can come back and sort designs later. Just enjoy some time away from work. Ok?" I nodded and with that we left to go to an upscale steakhouse Damian had managed to book.

DAMIAN'S POV

I know this wasn't a date but I really did feel that Sophie deserved to be treated nicely. Just a few hours away from work would do her some good. I had spoke to Rhea as she had rang me and advised that Soph had told her that we were going for dinner. I explained to Rhea I was just making sure she wasn't lonely and that she was taking care of herself. Rhea wasn't buying it and I got another slating from her about making sure I didn't hurt Sophie. That was something I had no intention of doing.