"Oh My God! I am so sorry!" I stare down at the brown stain now covering my nude dress from top to bottom, wow he got me good. I stare down at my beautiful dress before attempting to glare at the stupid idiot who just barged straight into me like I am invisible. In truth most of the time I am - no I am not superhuman or anything special believe me - however tonight was about to change that I had a blind date and I wanted to shine. I shouldn't worry too much though as my date didn't even show, or maybe he took one look at you and ran the hell away. Before I can berate myself any further the cold chill from my wet dress snaps me out of my thoughts.
"Don't worry I was leaving anyway." I stand and retrieve my bag from the back of my chair then straighten my now destroyed dress with as much dignity as somebody wearing a full pint of what smells like lager can muster. So not a lot then. Without so much as another glance at Mr Blind as a Bat, I make my way towards the exit of the beautiful cocktail bar my blind "Date" prefers to frequent - just not tonight - I force my head up and my shoulders back. I take a deep breath trying to show confidence I really don't feel right now and stride toward the door only something restrains me, or rather someone causing me to stumble backwards. Fucking brilliant.
"Miss please...Let me... I don't know? Can I pay for the damage?" He stutters and I take my first real glance at my sabator. He is...Oh god he is gorgeous. Not in a traditional sort of boy next door way/GQ model, but in his own manly, rugged sexy way that screams raw sex that will stay with you forever. I blush scarlet when I realise I have done nothing but stare at him for the last couple of minutes like some strange creeper. Shit what did he say to me again?
"Huh?" Wow he's going to be really impressed by that Nat. High five to the dumbass.
"Your dress, I ruined it so I should be the one to replace it... If you gave it to me I could maybe get it cleaned or replace it." He clears his throat and runs his hand through his short black hair, looking at the floor like it's really interesting and I just want his eyes back on me.
"You want me to give you my dress....now?" I stare pointedly at him with one eyebrow raised trying my hardest to fight the grin from taking over my face, when his head snaps back with rapid speed.
"Yes...Shit no... I mean not whilst you're wearing it but well..." His chocolate brown eyes dance round the room search for something but coming up empty then return to mine.
"I'm Dominic." He says clearing his throat again and from the red tinge to his cheeks I gather it's a nervous action.
"Natalia." I return as for the first time tonight - hell today - a genuine smile takes over my face. When he smiles back it's like thousands of butterflies are dancing in my belly. This will not end well.
"Well Natalia would you like to get a drink with me?"
"You want to buy me a drink?" It's hard to keep the shock out of my voice and from his expression I think I needn't have bothered trying.
"No... I want you to buy me one. You do owe me one after all." He smirks as my jaw hits the floor but says no more.
"Oh this should be good. How exactly did you come to the conclusion I owed you anything?" I want to feel angry but for some reason all I can manage is a smirk that mimics his. God he is so sexy.
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Everything To Lose
Romance"Yes I knew who you were that night. I planned everything, well not you spilling your drink on me but hey whatever works. You see Lucinda has always taken what's mine so I thought I would give her a taste of her own medicine. Sorry babe but you're j...
