‎‧₊˚✧The Distance Between✧˚₊‧

Part 20

Mila woke up to an empty bed. Her heart beat fast in her chest, anxious, why would he leave with no warning? She called for him, with no answer. Mila wandered through the apartment, she called for Charles another time before coming to the kitchen Island. A bouquet of pastel tulips sat in a vase on the counter, a note laying beside, "Training with Andrea, be back later <3" Mila felt her stomach flip, no-one had ever given her something this nice.

I can't believe I would think of him leaving. He isn't Alejandro Mila. Remember who he is, he loves you.

When Charles returned, he gave Mila a quick kiss on the cheek before getting into the shower. Mila decided to follow him in.

"Mila I'm in here!" Charles shouted  from behind the misted glass.

"Why do you think I came Charlie?" She replied, her voice irresistible to the man.

She undressed silently, stepping around the corner of the large shower. Charles almost dropped his jaw.

She is more perfect than I ever could have imagined.

The light of the shower hugged her curves, water beginning to hit her legs as she stepped closer to Charles. Her tanned skin contrasted with his paler arms, as he pulled her closer to him.

"Mila," Charles breathed. "You are the most beautiful woman I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. You are perfect, inside and out."

Mila couldn't control her body, she grabbed the back of Charles's head, pulling him closer into a kiss. His hands wandered her body, touching places he had only dreamed of. He made a motion to lift her onto him, but her breath faltered, and she stepped back.

"Not now Charles." She was firm in her stance, making Charles question internally.

"Are you okay? Do you want to stop?" 

"I'm okay, just not that."

"Okay. I love you."

"I love you too."

Charles's eyes softened, he was slightly worried about the girl, but that was for another time. He was so in love with her.

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Charles and Mila drove through the streets of Monaco. Charles was taking her to his favourite restaurant, a small Italian place, out of the way from paparazzi.

"The view is gorgeous Charlie!" Mila was amazed by her surroundings. The sea stretched further than she could see, and the city of Monaco was entirely below the road. Small boats were scattered on the sea, and vintage cars roamed the streets.

"I am so lucky to have had this as the scenery of my childhood, it is the most beautiful place on earth."

"You're right about that. I want my kids to have a place like this to grow up."Mila looked out the window, her sincerity shone on her face. Charles looked at her.

I want nothing more than to raise a family with this girl. I am completely in awe of her.

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As the two ate, the owner of the restaurant came to speak to Charles. He spoke Italian, and Mila only understood parts of what he was saying. She picked up on "haven't seen you" "how is your mother?" "who is this?". She smiled politely at the man as Charles introduced her.

"Gio, this is Mila Sainz, my girlfriend. Mila, this is Giovanni Ricci, he owns this restaurant and is a good friend of my mother's."

"Hello Giovanni, it is nice to meet you, the food is amazing!"

"I am glad to hear it, and please, call me Gio" Gio spoke in a thick Italian accent, and acted as if Charles was his own son, ruffling his hair before leaving the table.

"I love how much people love you Charles." Mila beamed at the man.

"It is hard for them not to I guess. People act like that with you too you know."

"I didn't really notice that. I'm glad."

The two ordered dessert and Mila admired Charles as he looked at the sunset. She wished the res of her life could be that same as that moment. The sun glistening back up at them off the sea, his hair still tousled by Gio's ruffle, the brightness in his eyes showing wonder and love. Mila tucked her hair behind her ear as the wind blew it in front of her eyes.

God, don't let this moment end.

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Sorry for the delay on this chapter, and how short it is! I was on holiday so I decided to take a short break but I'm back so there is no need to panic. (I know no one was dw.) the next chapter will be up soon and if you have any requests let me know!