Silk & Cologne | Miguel O'Hara

Chapter 28 - Invasion

"One order of hot and fresh empanadas for Mr. Miguel O'Hara!"

I announced my arrival as I stepped back into his lab, seeing the platform raised up. I swung my way up there just as Miguel was turning towards the sound of my voice. He seemed genuinely surprised to see me back so quickly.

It was the next day now, and there still hadn't been any sign of Isabella. Miguel had been working around the clock, monitoring for any activity. After dropping off his order of empanadas, I stuck around to chat and help out with any minor tasks to lesson the load on his plate. This morning, I popped in to say hi, asking if he wanted another order of empanadas and he said yes.

"You're quick," He smirked a little.

"Well, I figured you were hungry, so why keep you waiting?" I shrugged my shoulders. "You'll need fuel if you want to keep doing what you're doing,"

After a quick breakfast with Hobie and the others, I picked up a package of empanadas for Miguel, just as I promised. Hannah did say the way to get to a man's heart was through his stomach, so? Would it hurt to try?

"Come on, and eat up," I smiled as I reached into the bag and pulled out one of the boxes, setting it on a table. "Lyla ratted you out and said you didn't each breakfast,"

"Lyla!" Miguel growled at the AI as her little holographic body stuck her tongue out at him.

"Hey, you don't take care of yourself? I tattle, those are the rules," She sneered.

"So I sweat talked the chef and asked to make two fresh batches for you," I smiled as I brought out the second box and opened it up.

Miguel stepped closer towards the table, his mouth watering at the sight. "All of this is for me?"

I hummed in approval, nodding as I crossed my arms over my chest.

Miguel couldn't help but chuckle softly as he reached down and grabbed an empanada, taking a bite out of it. His eyes fluttered closed, his expression was everything I could hope for. He felt like a kid in a candy store.

"Thank you, Lisa, I'll eat these while I work," Miguel spoke before gulping down his bite. "Isabella could be anywhere. I have to stay vigilant,"

Eating while he works? Not sitting down to take a breather? Oh no, I'm not letting that slide. I coughed into my fist, gaining Miguel's attention as he was turning back towards his computer station.

"You know what I like most about you, Miguel?" I asked him with a sweet expression as I stepped closer towards him.

I didn't miss the faint blush on his cheeks as I neared, but he managed a calm smile as he raised his brow curiously in my direction. "What's that, Lisa?"

"I do honestly find your snark and sass quite charming," I admitted, looking up at him as I was mere inches away from him. "Not to mention your work and passion,"

"Oh, just stroke my ego, why don't you?" Miguel teased softly. "What else?"

"I also like it–," My hands gently placed themselves on his chest and I could feel his heartbeat racing under his suit and skin. It was beating just as fast as mine as I pushed him back down into his chair. "-When you actually sit down to eat something and take care a break once in a while?"

"Duh! I've been trying to explain that to him for years!" Lyla rolled her eyes as her holographic hand flicked Miguel's forehead before vanishing as he swatted her away.

I couldn't help but laugh at the gesture. Lyla really did care for him, and while on the outside it appeared that Miguel despised the constant dotting, he knew he'd be lost without her.