Mija Priestess

Part 10

I stirred myself awake, confused and slightly hurt. I checked my phone and I had slept for 7 hours, uninterrupted. But where was Damian? I sat up in bed and pulled my covers right up around me. I felt vulnerable and let him in and he didn't even say goodbye. Thankfully things hadn't gone any further than kissing and sharing a bed. I double checked my phone but nothing, not even a text.

Just as I was starting to allow tears to slide down my cheeks, I heard my door opening. I froze in horror before seeing Damian coming into view. I sighed in relief. "Good morning sleeping beauty. I got you some breakfast." Damian raised his hands showing me 2 hot drinks in one and a brown paper bag in the other. "I got you a coffee and then we have some fresh croissants from the bakery around the corner. Reception are sending up some fruit salads in a minute as well." Damian walked over and placed it all on the coffee table before coming back to the bed. "Have you been crying? What's happened Mija?"

I sniffed them back and smiled. "I'm fine, can't believe that I slept for that long though. Probably tears of relief at finally sleeping through the night. Why didn't you wake me?" Damian sat on the bed next to me and put his arms around me, pulling me closer to his chest.

"I didn't wake you because I knew how tired you were and you looked so peaceful. Is that why you were crying? Did you think I had just up and left you without saying goodbye?" I ashamedly looked down. "I don't even do that to women I don't necessarily want to wake up with Soph, why would you think that I would do that to you? I was just trying to take care of you. Stop thinking the worst of me and then maybe you'll realise I am actually a really nice guy."

Damian held me for a few more seconds while I stopped myself from allowing more tears to flow. "I'm sorry. I just don't know how to act when someone other than Rhea is nice to me. All I seem to do at the minute is accidentally insult you and yet you still forgive me and carry on being nice. You must really need those tights." I laughed as I ended my sentence.

"I do need them but I also need to get myself to the gym. Why don't we have breakfast and then I will leave you too it as I have a busy day ahead myself. I need to get a workout in and then I have a radio station interview so can't be babysitting you all day." He grinned that now all too familiar cheeky grin of his to let me know he was playing.

I playfully punched him in the arm. "I don't need babysitting thank you very much. I would much prefer the term puppy walking. Let me off the lead and out of your sight and all hell will break lose." Damian raised his eyebrows at me and smiled almost as though he was in agreement.

The croissants were amazing and still warm as they really were that fresh, I had never tasted pastries like it. It was nice to finally be enjoying food again. While we were talking and having breakfast the door knocked. I answered and at the door was one of the bellboys from the hotel with a package. "Miss Taylor?" I nodded with a mouthful of croissant. "This was just delivered to reception for you." I took the parcel, handed him a tip and closed the door before returning to Damian.

I eagerly opened the package and examined the black and purple materials inside. Damian looked at me, impressed. "We only discussed my ring gear a few hours ago so either that was really quick or you already knew which one I was going to pick."

"I had a feeling from what you wear in the ring what materials and colours you like so I had already ordered them before showing you the designs. I also looked back over a few old matches of yours at premiums to get a feel for exactly what it is that you like. How did I do?"

"I don't think that you could have got it more me if you had tried." Damian finished the last bite of his breakfast before admiring the material in the box. "I like it Mija. Seems as though I was right, you will be able to please me." This time it was said seductively not playfully and teasing as it had been before.

"Well I certainly aim to please in all aspects and everything I do." I just couldn't help myself from flirting back even though I could feel myself screaming inside for him to kiss me again.

"Glad to hear it." Damian shuffled uncomfortably in his seat as he had done the day before. "Anyway, I need to make a move and get showered ready for my workout. What have you got planned for today? Make sure you sleep if you need too and that you eat please Mija."

I smiled before replying and holding the package of material. "I have some ring gear I need to get done so I will be sat in here all day listening to music and slaving away at my machine. Think of me while you are living it up in the radio station being waited on." I put on a damsel voice which made us both laugh.

"Good, I need those tights. I will leave you too it and maybe catch you later Mija." I walked Damian to the door as I wanted to grab a shower and the bathroom was right next to the hotel door. Damian stroked my cheek as we were saying our goodbyes at the door and kissed me on the head before leaving. I closed the door and sighed. It had been so hard not to kiss him goodbye properly but I needed to remember this was a working relationship, nothing more.

DAMIAN'S POV

Walking away from her room and going back to mine felt strange, almost like I shouldn't be doing it. I felt as though I wanted to be back with her but I know I needed to work and so did she. I felt as though I needed to have a quick chat with Rhea, maybe she could help me figure things out or give me another dressing down. I admitted to myself that I wanted to kiss Sophie goodbye properly but I needed to remember this was a working relationship, nothing more.