‎‧₊˚✧The Distance Between✧˚₊‧

Part 9

Charles texted Mila the time to meet Pierre and Kika, it was only the hotel bar, but it was a casual evening to meet the other couple.

Mila took the elevator to the roof, meeting Kika in it, the two girls recognised each other immediately.

"Oh my goodness you must be Mila!" Kika said, pulling her into a hug and kissing her cheek.

"Yes I am, you are Kika?" The girls smiled at each other. They knew they would be fast friends. The two chatted as the elevator ascended, they walked out and met the boys at the bar.

"I see you two have already met then?" Pierre laughed at the coincidence.

"Yes baby, I love her already. Careful Charles I might steal your girl." The four laughed together.

"Not so soon Kika, I only just got her," Charles pulled Mila beside him. "What do you want chérie?"

"Just a martini Charlie, I'll pay."

"Don't even think about it. I haven't let you pay for a drink since I met you. I'm not starting now." He turned to the bar and flagged down the barman.

"So Mila, what brings you to the races?" Pierre asked. "Not your brother I hope." Kika punched him lightly in the arm.

"No actually, work. I'm with Sky now so I'll be hanging around for a while. Translating live feeds and the websites mostly."

"Oh that's so cool Mila," Kika doted. "I'm still in university but I do modelling and stuff so I have a bit of freedom to come and watch this guy." She pointed at Pierre with her thumb.

"One martini for ma chérie," Charles presented it to Mila with a flourish.

"Thank you Charlie," Mila slipped her hand into his back pocket, depositing ten euros. Smooth.

"That is bold." Charles whispered to her, and she gave him a quick peck on the cheek.

"I am nothing if not bold Charles."

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The four left the hotel after a few drinks and went to a restaurant, the boys were having a dry night as they had to be up for testing in the morning.

"And then-" Kika gasped for air, she could barely make it through the story, she was laughing hysterically. "Pierre tried to step off the Segway and it swung around and knocked him over! It was funnier at the time I swear." She wiped a tear from her eye.

"We don't have any stories like that yet," Charles frowned slightly. He had turned to Pierre, looking away from the girls.

"It comes with time mate, relax. Remember me and Kika had the whole summer to have fun, you've had one day. You haven't even asked her out yet."

"True, true. I want to spend the rest of my life with her. I'm being serious."

"I know how it feels mate. I'm properly in love."

The two men turned towards their respective partners, love glowing in their eyes. The girls were laughing together, their drinks were hitting hard in the Bahrain heat, and they were both too funny in each other's eyes.

"I think we need to get you ladies back to your rooms. It's a big day tomorrow." Charles motioned with his head to Mila, "let's get out of here." He whispered.

The four walked back to their hotel, it was peaceful and not too warm anymore.

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"I would stay with you baby, but we are both properly starting work tomorrow. If you have another nightmare don't hesitate to call me."

Charles kissed Mila on the forehead and took a step back. You are perfect.

Mila pouted at Charles. "I hate that you're right. I'll miss you."

"Goodnight Mila. I'll see you in the morning." Charles walked to his room and blew a kiss to Mila before closing the door.

This man is everything I have ever wanted.