The Spy

Chapter 25

He walked up to her and placed a gentle hand on her cheek, turning her face towards him. "Hey," he said softly. "Let's forget about all that for a moment."

Isabella's eyes met his, and she gave him a small nod. John leaned in and pressed his lips to hers, letting the kiss linger. As their lips moved in unison, John felt the weight of the world fade away. All that mattered was the woman in his arms.

The kiss deepened, and John's hands roamed over Isabella's body, pulling her closer to him. Isabella let out a soft moan as John's hands traveled under her skirt, and she tangled her fingers in his hair, pulling him closer.

As they broke apart for a moment to catch their breath, John couldn't help but smile at the way Isabella was looking at him. Her eyes were filled with a mix of desire and adoration, and he knew that he had succeeded in taking her mind off her worries.

"Better?" he asked, grinning.

Isabella let out a breathy laugh. "Much better," she replied, her voice low and husky.

John leaned in for another kiss, and they lost themselves in each other once more, forgetting the outside world and all their troubles for a while longer.

John sat next to Isabella on the private jet as it flew towards Egypt. He could sense her unease about meeting her father and the whole situation with the Mona Lisa.

"Is there anything else I can do to help ease your mind off things?" John asked.

Isabella turned to him, her eyes softening at the concern in his voice. "Just being here with me is enough, John."

John reached over and took her hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "Well, how about we make a plan for when we land in Egypt? Maybe we can do some sightseeing or find a nice place to have dinner."

Isabella's lips curved into a small smile. "That sounds nice. Maybe we can visit the Pyramids or the Sphinx."

"Sounds like a plan," John said, feeling relieved that he could distract her, even if only for a little while.

As they continued their conversation, John couldn't help but steal glances at Isabella's profile. Her dark hair was pulled back into a ponytail, and her skin was glowing in the soft light of the jet's cabin. 

As the private jet flew smoothly through the sky, John turned to Isabella and asked her to give him a minute. She looked at him curiously but agreed as he made his way towards the front of the plane.

He quickly pulled out his phone and started typing away, his fingers moving deftly over the screen. Isabella watched him for a moment, wondering what he was up to. She knew he was always full of surprises, but she had no idea what he was planning now.

After a few minutes, John turned to Isabella with a grin on his face. "I hope you're hungry," he said. "I've organized a little dinner for us."

Isabella's eyes widened in surprise. "What do you mean?" she asked, looking around the plane.

John motioned for her to follow him, and he led her to the back of the plane. He had transformed the small space into an intimate dining area, complete with a table, chairs, and soft candlelight.

Isabella was speechless. "John, how did you do all of this?" she asked, still in shock.

John just grinned. "I have my ways," he said. "Now, sit down, and let me serve you."

Isabella laughed, feeling more relaxed than she had in days. She sat down at the table, and John started bringing out dishes of food that he had prepared. They ate and talked, enjoying each other's company and forgetting about the troubles that awaited them in Egypt.

As the plane started to descend towards the runway, Isabella turned to John with a smile. "Thank you for this," she said. "It was a wonderful surprise."

John smiled back at her. "Anything for you," he said. "And, Isabella, I was wondering if maybe when all of this is over, you might want to go on a real date with me?"

Isabella's eyes widened again, but this time in surprise. "A date?" she asked.

John nodded. "Yeah," he said. "You know, dinner, maybe a movie, the whole nine yards."

Isabella smiled, feeling her heart race. "I'd like that," she said.

John grinned. "Good," he said. "Now, let's go see what kind of trouble we can get into in Egypt."