Mija Priestess

Part 11

Once showered, which yet again led to fantasies of Damian walking in and joining me, I finished getting ready and decided I would avoid the gym today. I needed to get started on Damian's tights and Rhea's too, thinking of Rhea I needed to speak to her. Now.

Thankfully she answered after just a few rings. "Morning Soph, how are you feeling this morning? I had a feeling I would be hearing from you shortly." She sounded cheery but accusatory at the same time.

"I am good...thanks. How are you? What made you think that you would be hearing from me? Other than the fact we at least message everyday." Before she had chance to answer me I answered for her. "Spoken to Damian this morning by any chance?"

"How did you guess? What the hell is going on between you two? Something feels different with the pair of you. He is constantly asking questions about you and talking about you and you are finally sleeping and sounds as though you are smiling as you talk too. Spill pipsqueak."

"Nothing is going on, we have a professional working relationship at the end of the day, no more than that. If something was going on then we would be together right now wouldn't we?" I paused but she didn't answer me so I continued. "I like him Rhea, I'm not going to lie to you but I know nothing will happen. He knows he needs to stay on my good side and help me power through the next few days in order to get what he wants."

"Yeah, sounds to me as though he carries on then you will be giving him exactly what he wants. You both sound smitten. I absolutely forbid it, I am still picking up the pieces from the last jerk that broke your heart. How much harder is that going to be if it is someone I work with day in and out who is like a brother to me?"

"Look Rhea, I love you and I love how much you care about me but maybe the harmless flirting isn't anything other than that. I have slept well, I am eating again and I woke up this morning after 7 hours of sleep. I haven't had that in over 6 months. Just please let me enjoy this feeling for the time being. My heart isn't involved, this is purely just a bit of flirting between two adults."

"So why did you kiss him then?"

Shit! "He told you that. Fuck, it just kind of happened and then I apologised and then the second time was him but that was it."

"No, he didn't tell me and he didn't need too because I know you better than you realise and I know you better than you know yourself. You just got played Soph. At the end of the day I can't keep you apart as much as I want too and it comes from a place of love. Just be careful Sophie, please."

"I promise I am trying my hardest to protect my heart. As I said I know nothing is going to come from this, it is just two adults having a laugh. Anyways, I need to go because I have a whole day of sewing ahead of me because I need to save your asses."

We laughed and said our goodbyes and Rhea yet again expressed her concerns before leaving me be. I put my air pods in and got to work. In no time I had all of the panels cut and was ready to get pinning and before I knew it I had been working non stop for 4 hours without a break.

I was sat on my bed relaxing when the message came through. Hey Soph, how is the work going? Have you had a break to eat lunch yet? X

My heart fluttered as I read the message in front of me, I was starting to feel like a teen again. Not yet, just having a break. Thinking of nipping to Subway, saw one within walking distance. How was the workout? Xx

No need. Look outside. Xx

I went to my door and opened it a little but saw nothing until I opened it fully. On the floor was a Subway bag and drink. I picked it up and went back inside to my phone. I quickly texted Damian. Did you get me this? Xx

Yeah. Turkey ham, extra cheese and all salad but no olives on Hearty Italian with a diet coke and a white choc macadamia cookie. That is what you said is your favourite last night wasn't it? Xx

I couldn't help but smile as I messaged him back. That is exactly what I order. Thank you so much. Xx

You're more than welcome Mija, now eat, recharge and then get my damn tights sewn. ;-) Xx

Thank you and good luck with your radio chat. Xx

I tucked into my lunch and couldn't help but feel for the first time in a long time that things were really on the up. I just need to keep reminding myself though this is a working relationship, nothing more.

DAMIAN'S POV

I finished at the gym and just had a feeling that Sophie wouldn't have eaten so decided to grab her some lunch. I remembered her saying what her favourite from subway was and went and grabbed it for her. I dropped it by her door and went and stood at mine. We texted and I saw her come to the door, it was nice to see her smiling. She picked it up and went back inside. Seeing that smile really made my day and I just couldn't help but focus on seeing that smile again.

She wished me luck for my interview and that was the end of the chat as I knew I needed to get ready and she needed to eat and get back to work. I couldn't wait to see her again later on though, just to see how she was getting on with the gear of course. I just need to keep reminding myself though this is a working relationship, nothing more.